16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (152+ words) dw.com Will Elon Musk give Ukraine Starlink's eyes over Russia? Despite Elon Musk's polarizing reputation and controversial involvement in US politics, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded him the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest honors. The reason is…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (786+ words) Russia's war on Ukraine has prompted several European countries to abandon a landmark 1990s landmine treaty. DW examines what is at stake. Raheela Bibi was outside playing with her siblings when a landmine exploded. It was August 2020 and she was 12, living…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (795+ words) It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing. Raheela Bibi was outside playing with her siblings when a…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (97+ words) Marking 35 years of independence, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to keep fighting for a "just and lasting" peace. Political scientist Mikhail Alexseev describes Zelenskyy's domestic challenges. On Ukraine's 35th Independence anniversary, President Zelenskyy struck a defiant tone. Does this position risk…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (121+ words) DW.com Ukraine celebrates 35 years of independence Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has delivered a defiant message to Moscow. saying his country "will not back down until there is a just and lasting peace." Zelenskyy made the comment in an address…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (154+ words) Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon confirmed that 16 of its nationals had been killed while serving in the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (321+ words) Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was assisting German authorities with their investigation into the Nord Stream explosions. A second Ukrainian national was arrested in connection with the blasts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated on Sunday that Ukraine was not involved in…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (441+ words) The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (485+ words) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv by a special train, just days ahead of Ukraine's 35th independence day. His visit comes as two Ukrainians were killed overnight in Russian attacks. Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned Russia's escalating drone…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (96+ words) DW.com Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv are intensifying as Ukraine runs low on US-made Patriot interceptors. With ballistic missile threats rising, more residents are forced to seek shelter underground. Ukraine's dwindling air defenses and intensified Russian missile attacks are…...