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Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine's kill zone, where drones hunt humans Nick Connolly in Kyiv | Ralph Martin 21 hours ago21 hours ago Russia's stalled full-scale invasion of Ukraine has created one of the deadliest places on Earth. Is its drone-dominated front line a glimpse into the future of warfare? https://www.dw.com/en/ukraines-kill-zone-where-drones-hunt-humans/video-77233451 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | What to make of Ukrainian drones in NATO airspace Phil Gayle | Teri Schultz 05/19/2026May 19, 2026 A Ukrainian drone that entered Estonian airspace is thought to have been targeting Russian positions, Estonia's Defense Minister says. NATO plays down Ukrainian drone incidents, but is there concern behind the scenes? https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-make-of-ukrainian-drones-in-nato-airspace/video-77221803 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Russia needs China trade more than ever Dagmar Zindel 05/19/2026May 19, 2026 Just days after US President Donald Trump visited China, Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to Beijing for a two-day trip. Relations between China and Russia have grown closer but also increasingly unequal. https://www.dw.com/en/russia-needs-china-trade-more-than-ever/video-77220398 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |