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Putin friend allegedly moved millions through Swiss accounts

Prosecutors made the comments in a trial of four bankers accused of helping Russian cellist Sergey Roldugin.

A view of the coffin with the body of Joseph Stalin surrounded by flowers.

A view of the coffin with the body of Joseph Stalin surrounded by flowers.

Why the cult of Josef Stalin is flourishing

The Russian state is promoting the Soviet dictator through new monuments. Why would a country celebrate a mass murderer?

Political scientist Gleb Pavlovsky is seen prior to the 29th Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy

Political scientist Gleb Pavlovsky is seen prior to the 29th Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy

Putin's former 'political technologist' Gleb Pavlovsky dies

Pavlovsky went from being a close adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin to an eloquent and staunch critic.

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Ukraine marks a year of war — as it happened

Poland says the first Leopard tanks have already been delivered to Kyiv.

Russland/Südafrika Putin im Gespräch mit Cyril Ramaphosa

Russland/Südafrika Putin im Gespräch mit Cyril Ramaphosa

Can African countries choose their own allies?

South Africa is reluctant to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They're hosting a joint maritime drills with Moscow.

Vladimir Putin and Wang Yi shaking hands

Vladimir Putin and Wang Yi shaking hands

China urges Russia-Ukraine cease-fire and peace talks

The position paper on the war in Ukraine comes amid Western accusations Beijing is considering supplying arms to Russia.

Wide shot of the UN General Assembly from a distance, showing the whole chamber and the podium. Speaking, though not very discernible in the image, is French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.

Wide shot of the UN General Assembly from a distance, showing the whole chamber and the podium. Speaking, though not very discernible in the image, is French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.

Ukraine: UN members endorse resolution to end war

Though it's non-binding, advocates of the German motion calling for "lasting peace" hope for symbolically broad support.

A demonstrator holds up a cardboard placard with the image of missiles raining down on a Ukrainian mother and child, Sofia, Bulgaria, April 7, 2022

A demonstrator holds up a cardboard placard with the image of missiles raining down on a Ukrainian mother and child, Sofia, Bulgaria, April 7, 2022

How Russia's Ukraine invasion impacted southeastern Europe

DW takes a closer look at how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has affected Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Romania.

A rescue crane and rescue workers amid the rubble of a destoyed apartment block in the city of Chasiv Yar

A rescue crane and rescue workers amid the rubble of a destoyed apartment block in the city of Chasiv Yar

Russia's war on Ukraine in numbers

Cities in ruins, refugees, billions spent on the military, here are 10 graphics showing the effect of the invasion.

Demonstrators in Paris stand in solidarity with Ukraine at a rally marking one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Demonstrators in Paris stand in solidarity with Ukraine at a rally marking one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian MP: 'We just want to be alive'

As the anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, a Ukrainian MP tells DW that tyrants like Putin must be stopped.

Russia s President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

Russia s President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

Putin blames war on West, suspends nuclear disarmament pact

The major speech comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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BG Karneval Rosenmontag l Scholzomat-Wagen in Mainz

Putin, Scholz among German carnival parade satire targets

The war in Ukraine's impact on the satirical artworks at 2023's Rose Monday carnival parade is considerable.

People take part in a pro-Ukrainian demonstration, during the Munich Security Conference holding a sign that reads "Diplomacy alone with Putin is not enough"

People take part in a pro-Ukrainian demonstration, during the Munich Security Conference holding a sign that reads "Diplomacy alone with Putin is not enough"

Putin's shadow looms large at Munich Security Conference

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dominated talks in Munich. There was a clear message for the man who started the war.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at a Conflict Zone panel during the Munich Security Conference

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at a Conflict Zone panel during the Munich Security Conference

Mitch McConnell on Conflict Zone Special

The Senate GOP leader joined French, Polish and Ukrainian leaders at the Munich Security Conference.

Local residents walk in a street of Bakhmut

Local residents walk in a street of Bakhmut

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says Bakhmut residents must leave

The Ukrainian government says all remaining residents of the Donbas city of Bakhmut should leave now. DW has more.

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DW "To the Point" Sendungslogo englisch

Putin's latest offensive: How is NATO responding?

Ukrainian troops are under pressure. Are NATO's arms deliveries sufficient?

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Deutschland | BG Goslar

Shrinking cities make room for refugees

Many German states say they can't take in any more refugees. But one district has found a solution.

Ukrainian servicemen of the artillery unit of the 80th Air Assault Brigade stand near Bakhmut on February 7, 2023.

Ukrainian servicemen of the artillery unit of the 80th Air Assault Brigade stand near Bakhmut on February 7, 2023.

Ukraine updates: NATO warns of donor ammunition shortages

NATO's Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine was using ammunition faster than NATO members could produce it. Follow DW for more.

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcome Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcome Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris

Ukraine updates: Macron, Scholz meet Zelenskyy in Paris

Macron and Scholz assured Volodymyr Zelenskyy their countries will support Ukraine as long as necessary. DW has more.

The MH17 wreckage in a warehouse

The MH17 wreckage in a warehouse

MH17 probe links Putin to missile that brought down plane

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely provided the missile that shot down the Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine.

A Russian tank fires a shell in Ukraine

A Russian tank fires a shell in Ukraine

Kyiv and Wagner dispute Blahodatne control in Ukraine

Ukraine said it repelled an attack in the Blahodatne area. Russia's Wagner group say they control it. DW has the latest.

Several TV sets, some showing static, two showing war, one showing a man with glasses

Several TV sets, some showing static, two showing war, one showing a man with glasses

Can Putin's propaganda destabilize Latvia?

Russia is trying to win over Latvia's Russian-speaking minority with victory slogans.

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DW Sendung | To the point | Totale Englisch

Putin's war: Infighting in the Kremlin?

Russia continues to mercilessly attack Ukraine. How will the West react?

A photograph of Andreay Gurkov wearing a suit, a blue short and a red tie.

A photograph of Andreay Gurkov wearing a suit, a blue short and a red tie.

Opinion: Putin has lost the gas war against Germany

Russia can no longer blackmail Berlin, because even in midwinter, Germany's natural gas storage facilities are full.

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DW Sendung To The Point | Totale E

Western tanks to turn the tide?

Ukrainian troops are under pressure in the Donbass. Will Western tanks turn the tide?

A Saint Petersburg billboard shows a Russian soldier and promotes Russia's armed forces

A Saint Petersburg billboard shows a Russian soldier and promotes Russia's armed forces

Will Russia launch another mobilization drive?

Ukrainian officials and Russian experts now predict a second mobilization wave. How likely is this?

Fiona Hill swearing in to testify before US Congress in November 2019

Fiona Hill swearing in to testify before US Congress in November 2019

Fiona Hill on Conflict Zone

Former top US expert on Russia tells DW that Putin hasn't changed his Ukraine goals.

Frans Timmermans interviewed by DW-TV

Frans Timmermans interviewed by DW-TV

Timmermans: 'Ukraine deserves all our support'

The vice president of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, speaks to DW's Max Zander.

Bosnian Serb leader and member of the Bosnian Presidency Milorad Dodik waves as he leads thousands in a protest in Banja Luka, Bosnia, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Bosnian Serb leader and member of the Bosnian Presidency Milorad Dodik waves as he leads thousands in a protest in Banja Luka, Bosnia, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Bosnian Serb leader awards Putin highest medal of honor

The medal was to recognize the Russian president's "patriotic concern and love" for Bosnia's Serb-controlled half.

Workers removing debris from a destroyed building

Workers removing debris from a destroyed building

Russian war bloggers: Pawns in a political game?

Russian bloggers' criticism of the Russian military leadership is growing, but is that just part of a political ploy?

Close shot of an Indian police officer using his cellphone in New Delhi, India, 2019

Close shot of an Indian police officer using his cellphone in New Delhi, India, 2019

Russian lawmaker dies after fall in Indian hotel

Pavel Antov's death came two days after a friend of his, also Russian, died at the same hotel in India's Odisha state.

Ukrainian soldiers fire an artillery system

Ukrainian soldiers fire an artillery system

Russia's Ukraine war based on 'a disastrous miscalculation'

British Historian Mark Galeotti explains why the West did not believe Russia would invade Ukraine.

EU Cristina Vanberghen

EU Cristina Vanberghen

Opinion: Russia's war in Ukraine will be long and protracted

Cristina Vanberghen

From Thermopylae to Waterloo, from Troy to Dien Bien Phu, sowing confusion was always a calculated tool of warfare.

North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner Group, says US

Pyongyang is defying UN sanctions to provide weapons to Russia's Wagner Group, the US has said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Bakhmut

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Bakhmut

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy visits front-line city of Bakhmut

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the front-line city of Bakhmut. DW has the latest.

Russian service members are pictured in the fog

Russian service members are pictured in the fog

Russian clowns 'unlikely' to help troop morale in Ukraine

Russia's plans to send circus performers to the frontlines are unlikely to boost morale, the UK says. DW has the latest.

Ukrainian State Emergency Service firefighters clear the rubble at the building which was destroyed by a Russian attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Ukrainian State Emergency Service firefighters clear the rubble at the building which was destroyed by a Russian attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Kyiv warns of long blackouts after Russia strikes

Ukraine is working on restoring heat and electricity after Russian airstrikes left several cities in darkness.

Israel Jerusalem Besuch Präsident Putin

Israel Jerusalem Besuch Präsident Putin

Is it time for Russia's Jews to leave the country?

Moscow's former chief rabbi, Pinchas Goldschmidt, says a new Iron Curtain could descend on Russia.

Olaf Scholz in the Bundestag

Olaf Scholz in the Bundestag

Olaf Scholz: Putin has not achieved a single goal in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has failed in his mission to divide Europe, damage democracy and take Ukraine quickly, Olaf Scholz said.

The Patriot air defense system

The Patriot air defense system

Ukraine updates: US nears delivery of Patriot missiles

The United States could make an announcement as soon as Thursday, according to reports. DW has the latest.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban walks past a row of EU flags at the Europa building in Brussels, Belgium, May 30, 2022

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban walks past a row of EU flags at the Europa building in Brussels, Belgium, May 30, 2022

Hungary: What's Viktor Orban's problem with Ukraine?

Ukraine has long been a hostage of Viktor Orban's domestic and foreign policies — and not just since Russia's invasion.

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Tschetschenen-Führer Ramsan Kadyrow

Tschetschenen-Führer Ramsan Kadyrow

Russia: hardliners put pressure on Putin

What does it mean for the war and for Putin that the Kremlin is so far from its goals in Ukraine?

Images of Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin and the words 'Spy bank out. A vote for Orban is a vote for Putin' are projected onto the facade of the headquarters of the Soviet-era International Investment Bank in Budapest, Hungary

Images of Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin and the words 'Spy bank out. A vote for Orban is a vote for Putin' are projected onto the facade of the headquarters of the Soviet-era International Investment Bank in Budapest, Hungary

Is Hungary becoming Russia's spy hub within the EU?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban seems to be turning a blind eye to the presence of Russian agents in his country.

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin behind glass in court

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin behind glass in court

Russian opposition politician sentenced to 8+ years jail

He had published a YouTube video discussing atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bucha.

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TTP | Stills aus der Sendung To The Point | 8.12.22

Russia vs. Ukraine: Who is better equipped for winter war?

Russia and Ukraine continue to engage in a fierce battle despite freezing temperatures.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attending a press conference

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attending a press conference

Russia nuclear threat curbed 'for the time being': Scholz

The German chancellor said international pressure on Moscow helped "put a stop" to a potential nuclear escalation.

Alexander Lukashenko (l.) and Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Russia in May 2022

Alexander Lukashenko (l.) and Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Russia in May 2022

Belarus has been taken 'hostage' by Russia

Putin is trying to create a "puppet regime" in Minsk, the spokesman for Belarus' democratic opposition tells DW.

A home and car destroyed by Russian missiles in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

A home and car destroyed by Russian missiles in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

Ukraine updates: Russia unleashes missile barrage

A wave of Russian missile attacks has destroyed civilian infrastructure and left at least two dead. Follow DW for more.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pictured at a press conference

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pictured at a press conference

Germany's Scholz says world faces 'epochal' shift in op ed

After plenty of criticism in 2022, Olaf Scholz has written an essay on Germany's response to Russia invading Ukraine.