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Russia's invasion of Ukraine and wider threats to the UK and its allies share "a lot of similarities" with the three-year run-up to the Second World War, the armed forces minister has said. Al Carns, a former special forces colonel in the Royal Marines, said Ukraine is on the frontline of Europe's defences as Vladimir Putin's full-scale onslaught enters its fifth year.
The war in Ukraine has become a grinding test of attrition, where movement on the map is measured in metres, not miles. In the frozen wastelands where this fight is being waged, it feels never-ending.At stake.
Kyiv say attacks have targeted energy infrastructure, leaving authorities scrambling to protect heating systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine has secured changes from SpaceX to curb Russia's Starlink use. Follow DW for the latest.
Five men have been arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine will continue in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. DW has more.
Russian attacks, biting cold, and heat and power outages are grinding Ukrainians down. But polls show a society sticking together under fire and one unwilling to compromise with Russia.
Published on 29/01/2026 - 18:59 GMT+1•Updated 19:02 Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on...
Amid Russia's attacks, the EU will provide Ukraine with €153 million in emergency aid. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz denounced Russia's "daily war crimes" against Ukraine's civilian population. Follow DW.
President Donald Trump has said Russia's Vladimir Putin "agreed" not to strike the capital for a week with a harsh cold snap forecast. Russia routinely targets Ukraine's electricity supply. Follow DW.
