Topic: Russia

Topic

OpenAI scraps release of its latest AI model over safety concerns

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is dedicating a large majority of its IPO prospectus to laying out the risk factors associated with AI, according to Reuters. Also in this edition: Russia adds another layer of secrecy to its energy sector and NASA reboots Boeing's struggling Starliner rocket programme.

29 Sept 2026, 09:30 UTC

Business

Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops

The decree marks the fourth increase in Russia’s military staffing levels this year as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth winter.

29 Sept 2026, 09:19 UTC

World

Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences

Footage of attack on Academy shows people leaning out of windows as bright flames engulf part of the historic building.

29 Sept 2026, 04:21 UTC

World

Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze

A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv, killing one person

28 Sept 2026, 17:30 UTC

World

Hybrid warfare: The threat of Russia looms over the Mediterranean

The CIA has reportedly warned several countries that Russia is preparing to launch hybrid operations across the Mediterranean Sea. But is the risk real, or is it a form of cyber warfare?

28 Sept 2026, 16:13 UTC

Politics

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine after Moscow vows to continue war

Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine on Sunday, authorities said, a day after Moscow vowed to continue the war. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched about 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week. Kyiv accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians as winter approaches.

27 Sept 2026, 22:56 UTC

World

Poland fears Ukraine war could spill over

In Poland, a close ally of neighbouring Ukraine, concerns are growing that the war could spill across the border. Our next report comes from Suwałki, a city in a region bordering Russia and Belarus that is considered particularly sensitive for NATO countries. Caitlin Brown reports.

27 Sept 2026, 10:44 UTC

World

‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.

27 Sept 2026, 08:42 UTC

World

Switzerland votes on country's neutrality

As other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country’s centuries-old neutrality in the constitution. Switzerland has not fought a military conflict since neutrality was established in 1815, but some argue that measures such as sanctions can undermine that principle. The vote also raises questions about how neutrality can be maintained amid Europe’s changing security landscape, with Russia at war with Ukraine and the US putting press

27 Sept 2026, 08:42 UTC

Politics

German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions

Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.

27 Sept 2026, 03:47 UTC

World

Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations

A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.

26 Sept 2026, 21:35 UTC

Politics

Lavrov: Russia’s war in Ukraine will continue ‘through to the end’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed that the objectives of Moscow’s military operation will be achieved.

26 Sept 2026, 20:02 UTC

World

Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe

Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression.

26 Sept 2026, 16:29 UTC

World

At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes

At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure.

26 Sept 2026, 16:26 UTC

World

At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks

New strikes come as Russian FM accuses Europe of doing 'everything it can to thwart peace talks' with Ukraine.

26 Sept 2026, 16:25 UTC

World

Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines

It's the first such meeting since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. DW has the latest on day 5 of the UN General Assembly debate.

26 Sept 2026, 15:28 UTC

World

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says

Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

25 Sept 2026, 19:47 UTC

Politics

Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.

25 Sept 2026, 18:12 UTC

Politics

'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius

In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.

25 Sept 2026, 16:05 UTC

Politics

'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW interview with Lithuania's prime minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius

In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discusses threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.

25 Sept 2026, 15:04 UTC