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Kyiv
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
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Ukrainians prepare to defend Kyiv from attack
DW's Mathias Bölinger went to the outskirts of Kyiv and met people preparing for the Russian advance.
Civilian evacuation efforts hampered by fighting
Allegations of breaches have made it difficult to establish humanitarian corridors.
Ukraine rejects corridors that lead to Russia
Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia's top diplomats are set to meet later this week. Follow DW for the latest.
Russia shells Mariupol as cease-fire attempts stall
A temporary cease-fire in the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha has failed.
Threatened by war: Ukraine's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Ukraine's rich and diverse heritage includes seven World Heritage Sites. UNESCO has called for their protection.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Putin for direct talks
Ukraine's president has said he is willing to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin personally for talks. DW has the latest.
The situation in Kyiv a week into the war
The situation in Ukraine's capital is stable, but there are fears of shelling elsewhere. Alexander Savitsky reports.
'Most stayed': Ukrainian artist in Kyiv
Yevgenia Belorusets, an artist based in both Kyiv and Berlin, speaks to DW from the Ukrainian capital.
Fear mounts in Kyiv as Russian troops approach
Long lines to get food, nights underground — DW reporter Alexander Savitsky reports on life in the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine: Kyiv TV tower hit, 5 reported dead
Ukraine's leader has delivered an emotional speech to the European Parliament. Catch up on the latest developments.
Ukraine: Kyiv fights back against Russian assault
Russia claims to be attacking military infrastructure, yet countless civilian buildings have been hit as well.
US tells nationals to consider leaving Russia
The US Embassy in Russia said commercial flights in and out of the country could complicate travel. DW has the latest.
Kyiv: Seeking shelter in subway stations
As Russian forces attack the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv residents are taking to metro stations to stay safe.
Invasion of Ukraine: What has happened so far?
Kyiv held out overnight against Russian attacks and bombing as fighting intensified in other cities.
Ukraine - A cultural melting pot
Euromaxx looks back at trips to Ukraine - from Odesa via Chernivtsi to Kyiv.
Zelenskyy rejects rumors he has fled Kyiv — as it happened
The Ukrainian president has posted a video to social media from outside his office in Kyiv. Follow DW for more.
Eyewitness: In Kyiv, as Russia invades
Distant explosions, long queues and the fear that any moment Russian troops might arrive. Yet most of Kyiv remained calm
Brazilians ask for help leaving top Ukrainian clubs
Brazilian footballers from Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv have appealed to their government for help leaving Ukraine.
Biden is 'convinced' Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
The capital, Kyiv, would be a target of the invasion, expected in the coming days, US President Joe Biden said.
Ukraine latest: US relocating embassy from Kyiv
As diplomatic efforts to avert a potential conflict continue, DW gives you the latest developments.
Who supplies weapons to Ukraine?
In the face of the Russian military buildup, NATO countries have sent thousands of tons of weapons to Ukraine.
Scholz stresses Ukraine support, but no weapons
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Germany "stands close by" Ukraine, ahead of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Scholz warns Putin of 'immediate' sanctions
Ahead of talks in Kyiv and Moscow, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned Russia of tough penalties if it invades Ukraine.
US calls on non-emergency staff to leave embassy in Kyiv
The State Department "ordered non-emergency employees" to leave its embassy over fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Breaking
German nationals urged to leave Ukraine
Berlin closed its Donetsk consulate and asked Germans to leave Ukraine unless their presence is "absolutely necessary."
Kyiv wants de-escalation, but also more weapons
While trying to avoid domestic panic, Ukraine is still calling on allies to supply weapons. Why?
Crimea gold dispute reaches next level
The highest court in the Netherlands is looking into a legal dispute between Ukraine and Russia over Crimean artifacts.
Can Turkey mediate a deal between Russia and Ukraine?
The Black Sea nation has much to lose if Russia invades Ukraine. That is why President Erdogan wants to mediate.
Expats in Ukraine not rushing to depart
As diplomatic staff get pulled from Ukraine, foreigners working in Kyiv tell DW life is going on largely as normal.
Kyiv mayor urges Germany to rethink arms exports
Boxer turned politician Vitali Klitschko told DW he is disappointed with Germany for blocking arms deliveries.
Vitali Klitschko: 'We need defensive weapons'
Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko tells DW he is disappointed with Germany's stance in the Ukraine crisis.
US, Western countries pull families of Kyiv embassy staff
The US and several other Western countries are concerned about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian court freezes ex-president's assets
The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating Ukrainian former President Petro Poroshenko on charges of high treason.
Biden and Putin to discuss Ukraine by phone
US President Joe Biden is to offer Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "diplomatic path" to defusing tensions over Ukraine.
Russian court says country's soldiers in Ukraine
A Russian court has said the country's armed forces are present in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin has denied the claim.
Lewandowski's artistry seals top spot for Bayern
Bayern Munich have secured their path to the last 16 of the Champions League in snowy Kyiv.
Will Ukraine take in migrants from Belarus-Poland border?
A German lawmaker's idea to relocate migrants from the Poland-Belarus border to Ukraine has few supporters in Kyiv.
Babi Yar memorial concert
A concert to remember victims of the 1941 massacre of Jews in Babi Yar is being held near the Ukrainian capital.
Tragedy of Babi Yar: An assembly line of death in Kyiv
Eighty years after the Babi Yar massacres, the memory of the Holocaust victims is becoming ever more present.
Ukraine's LGBTQ march draws thousands
Kyiv's annual gay pride parade returned after missing a year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukraine investigating Belarusian activist's death as murder
Belarusian activist Vitaly Shishov was recently founded dead in a suburb of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
Ukraine boosts security for Belarus dissidents
President Zelenskyy ordered a full investigation into the death of Vitaly Shishov, who was found dead in a Kyiv park.
Kyiv hopes for more as Zelenskyy meets Merkel
Ukraine's frustration is evident ahead of what will probably be a last meeting between Merkel and its leader, Zelenskyy.
Ukraine united behind Shevchenko despite ongoing conflict
Even at Euro 2020, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is ever-present. But Shevchenko's team is uniting fans.
LGBTQ troops at war with homophobia in Ukraine
In addition to their front-line combat, LGBTQ soldiers have rights to fight for, too.
Ukraine opens symbolic synagogue at Holocaust site
The movable structure of the synagogue recalls a book. It's the first building in what will be a much larger memorial.
Eastern Ukraine: Saber-rattling between Moscow and Kyiv
Tanks rumble past, cannons thunder: Russia and Ukraine have reinforced their military presence in the Donbass region.
Inside Europe 26.02.2021
NATO awaits Joe Biden's Afghanistan plans - The EU imposes sanctions over Navalny - Will a Polish libel trial threaten future research on the Holocaust? - Some German schools reopen amid rising COVID infections - The UK's lockdown roadmap - Guilty plea in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case - A night on the town, despite lockdown, in Kyiv - Investigating iIlegal logging in Romania
Kyiv angry at Steinmeier over Nord Stream, WWII comments
The president of Germany pointed to the "bigger picture," including WWII, when asked about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Ukraine bans pro-Russian TV stations
Ukraine's pro-Western president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has signed decrees banning pro-Russian media outlets.
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