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How has Ukraine survived Russia’s war?

Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko refuses to give up hope, telling DW "life will prevail."

A Ukrainian army sniper faces Russian troops near Bakhmut

A Ukrainian army sniper faces Russian troops near Bakhmut

'Historic' deal to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian assets

G7 leaders have backed a multibillion-dollar deal to use the interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Close-up of the face of a young bearded man

Close-up of the face of a young bearded man

Ukrainian teacher from Kyiv joins the fight against Russia

Civilian life in Ukraine has become impossible, said a teacher who has now volunteered to fight against Russia.

A Taurus KEPD fighter jet in flight

A Taurus KEPD fighter jet in flight

Ukraine war: West mulls easing weapons restrictions for Kyiv

As Russia's troops are gaining ground, some call for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons against targets in Russia.

G7 Finanzminister Treffen Italien

G7 Finanzminister Treffen Italien

G7 makes 'progress,' but no deal on Russian assets for Kyiv

G7 finance ministers discusssed options for using interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, military vehicles are seen driving along a road flanked by forest.

In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, military vehicles are seen driving along a road flanked by forest.

Russia announces tactical nuclear weapons drills

The announcement coincided with a visit of Germany's FM Baerbock to Kyiv.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in 2024, Ukrainian flags are visible in the background

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in 2024, Ukrainian flags are visible in the background

Can Ukraine's Zelenskyy stay in power without an election?

President Zelenskyy's term officially ends May 20. But a scheduled election was postponed in March due to the war.

Paramedics help an injured Kharkiv resident.

Paramedics help an injured Kharkiv resident.

Kyiv accuses Russia of targeting civilians in Kharkiv region

Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting civilians, which Moscow has consistently denies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspects the fortification lines in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspects the fortification lines in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Kyiv orders all-out defense against Russia in Kharkiv region

While Kyiv works to stabilize the situation on the northern frontlines, Russia's cross-border incursion continues.

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian position with a howitzer mounted on a truck

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian position with a howitzer mounted on a truck

Kyiv: Russia setting its sights on Ukraine's northeast

Ukraine's president Zelenskyy confirms there's heavy fighting in the Kharkiv region.

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Border escape: Ukrainians flee Russian-occupied territories

Ukrainian civilians tell DW their stories of fleeing Russian-occupied territories via the only open border crossing.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna speaks into a DW microphone

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna speaks into a DW microphone

Kyiv expects NATO to announce measures on securing airspace

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna told DW about what she expects from NATO's Washington summit in July.

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Polen | Ausweisausgabe Ukraine

Kyiv's rules for military-age men abroad causes anger, doubt

Authorities want to ensure that Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years old living abroad return home.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky

Ukraine says eastern front has 'deteriorated significantly'

Kyiv's military is struggling as Russia intensifies its efforts to move forward in the east of the country.

Several Ukrainian children sit in a circle to relieve trauma in one of their therapy workshops.

Several Ukrainian children sit in a circle to relieve trauma in one of their therapy workshops.

Kyiv group helps kids cope with trauma of war

The loss of home, security, family and friends due to war with Russia has left Ukrainian children immensely traumatized.

A view of Judge Yevhen Mezentsev in his combat uniform in front of a museum-era machine gun he and his colleagues use to shoot down Russian drones

A view of Judge Yevhen Mezentsev in his combat uniform in front of a museum-era machine gun he and his colleagues use to shoot down Russian drones

Ukraine: Kyiv's 'drone hunters' defend city against Russia

As Russia steps up its air campaign against Ukraine, judges in Kyiv have swapped robes for camouflage.

Man loads missile fragment into armored demining truck outside of five-story building

Man loads missile fragment into armored demining truck outside of five-story building

Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv

Russia has launched its largest missile and drone attack on Kyiv in weeks, causing residential damage and casualties.

A destroyed Russian tank in the yard of a private house in Hostomel,

A destroyed Russian tank in the yard of a private house in Hostomel,

Germany looks into war crime reports in Ukraine

Russian soldiers are accused of firing on civilian cars in Hostomel two years ago. A German investigation is underway.

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pictured during a joint meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pictured during a joint meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion

Western leaders have taken part in a ceremony in Kyiv marking the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Ukraine | Krieg | Raketenangriff auf Charkiw

Ukraine | Krieg | Raketenangriff auf Charkiw

Russian strikes kill dozens in cities across Ukraine

Russian forces carry out a large-scale missile attacks hitting various cities across Ukraine.

People remove debris at a food market following what local Russian-installed authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike

People remove debris at a food market following what local Russian-installed authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike

Russia blames Kyiv for deadly blasts in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces have denied claims by Kremlin-installed officials that they killed at least 25 people in Donetsk.

A Russian A-50 early warning plane flies over Red Square in Moscow

A Russian A-50 early warning plane flies over Red Square in Moscow

How Kyiv shooting down a Russian spy plane could impact war

Analysts lay out the potential military consequences for Kyiv and Moscow if the claim is accurate.

Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis (L), Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office C), and Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic WEF (R) in Davos

Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis (L), Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office C), and Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic WEF (R) in Davos

Delegates meet in Davos to discuss Kyiv peace plan

Around 120 national security advisors are set to join talks. Russia was not invited and has dismissed the event.

Local residents remove debris at the site where a house was destroyed in a Russian missile strike in the town of Zmiiv (Kharkiv region)

Local residents remove debris at the site where a house was destroyed in a Russian missile strike in the town of Zmiiv (Kharkiv region)

Russia launches air strikes on Ukraine

Missiles struck targets across the country, including a shopping center and high-rise buildings.

Two men sit on a bench with their backs to the camera in front of a wall with dozens of photos of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The man on the right is in uniform, and has put his arm around the other.

Two men sit on a bench with their backs to the camera in front of a wall with dozens of photos of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The man on the right is in uniform, and has put his arm around the other.

Ukraine: Life goes on in wartime

For nearly two years, Ukrainians have been living with the consequences of Russia's invasion. There's no end in sight.

People gather around a large crater outside a residential building in Kharkiv that was damaged in a Russian missile strike

People gather around a large crater outside a residential building in Kharkiv that was damaged in a Russian missile strike

Ukraine's Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by Russian strikes

Zelenskyy credited Western air defence systems for averting greater damage as residential areas suffer serious blows.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with servicemen involved in the special military operation at Vishnevsky Central Military Clinical Hospital on January 1, 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with servicemen involved in the special military operation at Vishnevsky Central Military Clinical Hospital on January 1, 2024

Russia to 'intensify' attacks on Ukraine, Putin warns

The Russian president vowed to step up attacks on "military installations" following Ukraine's strike on Belgorod.

A view shows the Kharkiv Palace Hotel heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike

A view shows the Kharkiv Palace Hotel heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike

Russia targets Kharkiv in latest strikes on Ukraine

Russia said the attack on Kharkiv was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod a day earlier.

Ukraine Angriff von Russland auf Kyiv

Ukraine Angriff von Russland auf Kyiv

Russia launches fresh air assault on Ukraine

Russia's intensified assaults on Ukraine in the last week of 2023 leave civilians fearful of an uncertain new year.

Smoke rises over a residential building in Kyiv after a Russian missile and drone strike

Smoke rises over a residential building in Kyiv after a Russian missile and drone strike

Ukraine's air defenses overwhelmed by Russian assault

Kyiv is looking to Western allies to make good on the promised delivery of defensive missiles.

More than half of Ukraine's children have been displaced at some point during the war.

More than half of Ukraine's children have been displaced at some point during the war.

Children affected by Ukraine war find help at special school

A school in Kyiv provides a special educational environment for Ukrainian children who have, for example, lost a parent.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels.

Hungary criticizes Ukraine's EU prospects

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vetoed a plan to send Ukraine another €50 billion in EU aid.

In this Friday, April 4, 2014 file photo, a Scythian gold helmet from the fourth century B.C. is displayed as part of the exhibit called The Crimea: Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea, at Allard Pierson historical museum in Amsterdam.

In this Friday, April 4, 2014 file photo, a Scythian gold helmet from the fourth century B.C. is displayed as part of the exhibit called The Crimea: Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea, at Allard Pierson historical museum in Amsterdam.

Disputed Crimea gold treasures returned to Ukraine

After years of dispute with Russia, the ancient gold objects have now been returned from the Netherlands to Ukraine.

Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy at the train station where the EU leader arrived in Kyiv

Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy at the train station where the EU leader arrived in Kyiv

Ursula von der Leyen makes surprise visit to Kyiv

The visit comes ahead of a report next week that will detail Ukraine's progress in its bid to join the EU.

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DW Dokumentationen | Kiews Techno-Szene packt an

Kyiv's Techno scene rebuilds - Reconstruction, to the beats

They are young, they love music and they are living in a time of war.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv

EU touts support for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv

EU foreign ministers ventured to Kyiv with a message of solidarity. But their trip comes as fissures threaten to appear.

A view of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (left) and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell shaking hands

A view of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (left) and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell shaking hands

EU pledges lasting support for Ukraine at Kyiv meeting

For the first time, the bloc's diplomatic leaders have convened outside its borders, and in an active war zone.

The foreign ministers of the EU and Ukraine at a meeting in Kyiv on October 2, 2023.

The foreign ministers of the EU and Ukraine at a meeting in Kyiv on October 2, 2023.

EU foreign ministers in Kyiv in show of support

It is the first time that the EU Foreign Affairs Council has met outside the borders of the European Union.

Berlin Interim Mayor Kai Wegner (r) and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko (l) at the famous Brandenburg Gate

Berlin Interim Mayor Kai Wegner (r) and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko (l) at the famous Brandenburg Gate

Kyiv, Berlin strike twin town deal as Mayor Klitschko visits

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told his Berlin counterpart Kai Wegner, "Together we are much stronger than alone."

David Petraeus gestures with one hand while holding a microphone during a panel in Kyiv

David Petraeus gestures with one hand while holding a microphone during a panel in Kyiv

Petraeus: 'Good chance' Kyiv counteroffensive gains continue

Retired US General Petraeus told DW that Russian defenses are "formidable" and noted Ukrainians were gaining ground.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba greets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Kyiv

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba greets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Kyiv

US top diplomat Blinken makes surprise visit to Kyiv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's surprise visit to Kyiv coincided with a new aid package for Ukraine.

A flash from the explosion of a missile illuminates Kyiv during a Russian missile strike.

A flash from the explosion of a missile illuminates Kyiv during a Russian missile strike.

Massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 2

Ukraine says an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones has killed at least two people in Kyiv.

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Ukraine: Red Cross helps civilians evacuate Kupiansk

As Russian forces step up attacks on the village of Kupiansk in northeastern Ukraine, DW correspondent Aya Ibrahim accompanied a Red Cross unit helping civilians to evacuate the area.

A Soviet-era monument to friendship between Ukraine and Russia was dismantled in Kyiv in spring 2022

A Soviet-era monument to friendship between Ukraine and Russia was dismantled in Kyiv in spring 2022

Kyiv imposes ban on Russian-language culture

Human rights activists say the move is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Members of the Ukrainian army operate an air defense system outside Kyiv.

Members of the Ukrainian army operate an air defense system outside Kyiv.

War in Ukraine: Protecting the skies over Kyiv

DW's Aya Ibrahim speaks with Ukrainian troops operating an air defense system outside Kyiv.

A missile exploding in the sky just above buildings

A missile exploding in the sky just above buildings

Ukraine updates: Focus moves to Russia amid Wagner rebellion

Moscow says "anti-terror" measures have been taken after Yevgeny Prigozhin's challenge to top brass. DW has the latest.

A view shows the damaged Chongar bridge.

A view shows the damaged Chongar bridge.

Ukraine updates: Ukraine 'damages' key Crimea bridge

Russia-appointed officials have said a Ukrainian missile attack has struck the Chonhar bridge. DW has the latest.

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Allies pledge billions for Ukraine's reconstruction

Ukraine's allies have pledged several billion dollars in non-military aid to help rebuild the country's infrastructure and to fight corruption. The donations were announced at a special conference being held in London.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, second from right, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, third from right, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly, fourth from left back to the camera, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, fifth from left, and Senegal's President Macky Sall, third from left, attend their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 16, 2023.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, second from right, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, third from right, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly, fourth from left back to the camera, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, fifth from left, and Senegal's President Macky Sall, third from left, attend their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 16, 2023.

African delegation in Eastern Europe: More than a photo op?

An unprecedented African peace mission to Ukraine and Russia leaves observers in the region wondering about the timing.

Mechanized infantry vehicles unit moving up to the front in the town of Orikhiv in Ukraine

Mechanized infantry vehicles unit moving up to the front in the town of Orikhiv in Ukraine

Ukraine updates: Kyiv claims first counteroffensive gains

Kyiv said it had made the first modest gains in reclaiming territory from Russia as part of its counteroffensive.