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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. Germany to help Ukraine with long-range missiles Alex Gerst 46 minutes ago46 minutes ago Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced "a new form of military-industrial cooperation" with Ukraine. He says Germany will help Kyiv develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations or restrictions. Merz made the statement after a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-help-ukraine-with-long-range-missiles/video-72706182 © 2025 Deutsche Welle© 2025 Deutsche Welle EU plans new 'maritime security hub' in Black Sea region Ella Joyner in Brussels 3 hours ago3 hours ago The war in Ukraine has raised geopolitical stakes in the Black Sea region. Now the EU wants a maritime security hub to guard critical infrastructure and shipping there. But details remain vague. https://www.dw.com/en/eu-plans-new-maritime-security-hub-in-black-sea-region/a-72704500 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Czech-Slovak relations chill to glacial Lubos Palata 9 hours ago9 hours ago Czechia and Slovakia have been independent states for over 30 years. Until recently, the bond between them was extremely close. But among other things, the subject of Ukraine has driven a wedge between the two neighbors. https://www.dw.com/en/czech-slovak-relations-chill-to-glacial/a-72697750 © 2025 Deutsche Welle