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An Iranian UAV used by Russia in its war against Ukraine

An Iranian UAV used by Russia in its war against Ukraine

Exploited in Russia: African women forced to make drones

They hoped for a better career but ended up in Russia's war factories.Those affected shared their stories with DW.

Participants, including Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili (center), taking part in a protest march

Participants, including Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili (center), taking part in a protest march

Who is Georgia's president, Salome Zourabichvili?

President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to step down, calling the appointment of her successor "a mockery of democracy."

Protesters, some covering their face, stand in line in Georgia

Protesters, some covering their face, stand in line in Georgia

Why are thousands of Georgians protesting day after day?

Protesters in Georgia say they're fighting not just for their European future, but also against Russian influence.

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a view of Sudzha with destroyed buildings on both sides of a street

a view of Sudzha with destroyed buildings on both sides of a street

Between propaganda and reality: Russians in Kursk speak up

Between propaganda and reality: Russians in Kursk speak up

Thousands of residents have fled, and the people who remain live in a state of fear and feel neglected by Moscow.

Zelenskyy and Trump look at each other during their meeting in the White House

Zelenskyy and Trump look at each other during their meeting in the White House

Russia gloats over tensions between US and Ukraine

Russia gloats over tensions between US and Ukraine

Reactions in Russia to the dramatic meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy were predictably jubilant.

A woman, independent journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, appears in court holding Filipino journalist Maria Ressa's book 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'

A woman, independent journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, appears in court holding Filipino journalist Maria Ressa's book 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'

Georgia: Journalists and dissent under targeted attack

Georgia: Journalists and dissent under targeted attack

The trend of post-election persecution in Georgia is intensifying.

Police in riot gear fire tear gas during a fourth day of nationwide protests against a government decision to shelve EU membership talks in Tbilisi early on December 2, 2024.

Police in riot gear fire tear gas during a fourth day of nationwide protests against a government decision to shelve EU membership talks in Tbilisi early on December 2, 2024.

Georgia anti-government protesters accuse police of violence

Georgia anti-government protesters accuse police of violence

Thousands rally 7th night over alleged EU accession suspension as unrest grows over ruling party's October election win.

Protesters in Tbilisi with European and Georgian flags

Protesters in Tbilisi with European and Georgian flags

Tbilisi: Protesters clash with police for third night

Tbilisi: Protesters clash with police for third night

Crowds are protesting the Georgian Dream party's announcement that it's suspending accession talks with the EU.

A protestor holding an EU flag bangs the flagpole against a barricade.

A protestor holding an EU flag bangs the flagpole against a barricade.

Uneasy quiet in Georgia after disputed election

Uneasy quiet in Georgia after disputed election

As the new parliament of Georgia was holding its first session, many opposition MPs opted for a boycott.

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