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Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs
Seoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.
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Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse.
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Russian strikes kill eight, injure dozens across Ukraine
Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy says Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles on Ukraine in past week.
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Ukraine, South Korea relations sour over North Korean POWs
South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology.
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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.
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South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea's presidential office criticised Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.
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Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
The Czech Republic ease past Ukraine to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the 12th time thanks to wins for 2026 Wimbledon finalists Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova.
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Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv continued to exchange strikes on Saturday, with Russian attacks killing at least four people across Ukraine. As both sides intensify their aerial attacks, US President Donald Trump said he hoped Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin would reach an agreement and “settle” their differences. Morgan Ayre reports.
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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.
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Russia accuses Europe of opposing peace projects in Ukraine
Russia's head of diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov, accused Europe of systematically opposing peace projects in Ukraine, according to him, from the position of the United States.
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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
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Russian students: Propaganda in school prepares them to die
The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda at school on the war in Ukraine and their future.
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Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations
A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.
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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.
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Inside the Russian classrooms where 'patriotism lessons' prepare children to die for their country
The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.
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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.
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New Russian and Ukrainian strikes, at least 16 dead in both camps
At least 16 people were killed on Saturday in strikes in Russia and Ukraine, according to local authorities, in a context of intensified attacks between the two countries. Civilians are among the victims, including, on the Ukrainian side, in Zaporijia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Kiev.
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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.
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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.
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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.