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Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Can French 'war culture' lead Europe's rearmament push? Lisa Louis 3 hours ago3 hours ago France's military sector is one of Europe's strongest and could play a decisive role in making the continent's defense sector autonomous. But there are hurdles. https://www.dw.com/en/can-french-war-culture-lead-europes-rearmament-push/a-72139551 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Ukraine braces for Russian offensive ahead of negotiations Ryan Allen 6 hours ago6 hours ago Ukraine and its western partners are accusing Putin of trying to drag out US-led talks in order to strengthen Moscow's position at the negotiating table. Many in Kyiv fear Russia could be planning to launch a new offensive in the coming weeks. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-braces-for-russian-offensive-ahead-of-negotiations/video-72170976 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Putin is going to test us', military historian warns Michaela Kuefner 20 hours ago20 hours ago "Especially in Germany some people think we are still at peace. And I say, no, we are not," says Sönke Neitzel. In an interview with DW, he calls for strong statesmanship "to make clear that we are not willing to live under Russian hegemony." https://www.dw.com/en/putin-is-going-to-test-us-military-historian-warns/video-72168798 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |