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Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, is one of the world's global powers. It launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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July 18, 2025

EU agrees on 18th sanctions package on Russia

July 18, 2025

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July 16, 2025

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July 16, 2025

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July 15, 2025

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July 13, 2025

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How hackers could take down Europe’s power supply

How hackers could take down Europe’s power supply

Cybersecurity is essential for energy providers—can they defend themselves against attacks from hackers?
TechnologyJuly 17, 202507:08 min
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan on July 3, 2024.

Azerbaijan edges away from Russia's orbit as rifts emerge

Azerbaijan edges away from Russia's orbit as rifts emerge

Are relations between Moscow and Baku, longtime allies, entering a chill? DW tracks the developments.
PoliticsJuly 16, 202503:27 min
A composite image shows US President Donald Trump (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R)

Has the relationship between Trump and Putin gone sour?

Has the relationship between Trump and Putin gone sour?

Recently, Trump seems to have grown frustrated over Putin's reluctance to agree to a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
PoliticsJuly 14, 202502:46 min
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, July 14, 2025,

Can Trump's new Russia sanctions threat force Putin's hand?

Can Trump's new Russia sanctions threat force Putin's hand?

Russia's economy has proven resilient against Western sanctions. But now the US has threatened to ramp up the pressure
BusinessJuly 14, 2025
A residential building destroyed in a Russian attack on Odessa on July 11, 2025

Why Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukraine

Why Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukraine

What does Vladimir Putin hope to achieve? And how can the destruction be stopped?
ConflictsJuly 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin stands next to fencer Sofya Velikaya, who holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a medal around her neck

Russian army major to compete at fencing world championships

Russian army major to compete at fencing world championships

Sofya Velikaya is a decorated Russian fencer. She is being allowed to return to competition — despite her military rank.
SportsJuly 11, 2025
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A sign displaying the Golos logo is seen on a door

Russia's election watchdog and voter rights group disbands

Pressured by authorities, Golos will disband after 25 years of monitoring elections and campaigning for voters' rights.
PoliticsJuly 11, 2025
Putin (left) and Aliyev, both in black suits and dark ties, seated at a dinner table in front of several dishes of food. Putin is glancing at Aliyev, who is speaking.

Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?

Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries.
PoliticsJuly 3, 2025
Smoke rises over the city after a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Kyiv

Are interceptor drones Ukraine's best option against Russia?

Moscow is increasingly attacking Ukrainian cities with Shahed drones. Could interceptor drones provide protection?
PoliticsJune 28, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Why Russia hesitates to help Iran in conflict with Israel

Russia is unlikely to directly assist Iran in the conflict with Israel despite the Kremlin's defense pact with Tehran.
PoliticsJune 17, 2025
An illustration of the explosion of an atomic bomb with a mushroom cloud in the desert.

Risk of nuclear war grows amid new arms race

A dangerous new nuclear arms race is emerging as arms control is severely weakened, according to a new SIPRI assessment.
ConflictsJune 16, 2025
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.
Human RightsJune 14, 2025
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