Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Istanbul after delay Karl Sexton | Kate Hairsine | Dmytro Hubenko with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters ++++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Istanbul after delay Karl Sexton | Kate Hairsine | Dmytro Hubenko with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Published 15 hours agoPublished 15 hours agolast updated 22 minutes agolast updated 22 minutes ago Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are taking place with lower-level delegations. This will be the first time the two countries have held direct talks since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW. https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-talks-begin-in-istanbul-after-delay/live-72561045 © 2025 Deutsche Welle 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. Von der Leyen: Putin does not want peace Aaron Tilton 39 minutes ago39 minutes ago EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed anger at Vladimir Putin's decision not to attend the first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in three years. https://www.dw.com/en/von-der-leyen-putin-does-not-want-peace/video-72569989 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Starlink satellite system shaping modern warfare Paul Jäger 5 hours ago5 hours ago Starlink provides Ukraine with high-speed internet — vital for communication and drone operations. But control over the system lies with Elon Musk. How risky is that? https://www.dw.com/en/starlink-satellite-system-shaping-modern-warfare/video-72565310 © 2025 Deutsche Welle How do drones shape the war in Ukraine? 5 hours ago5 hours ago Global military spending is rising—but low-cost drones are reshaping warfare. In its defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is heavily relying on this technology. There are several reasons why. https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-drones-shape-the-war-in-ukraine/video-72565286 © 2025 Deutsche Welle