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Approaching Famine? The Global Food Shortages Caused by Putin's War

The Global Food Shortages Caused by Putin's War - Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP

The Global Food Shortages Caused by Putin's War - Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP

Russia's missiles are also destroying the fields where Ukraine produces corn and wheat for the whole world: One-third of the world's grain needs are at risk. What can still be done to stop a hunger disaster of global dimensions?

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A European Bomb Debate over Nuclear Deterrence Heats Up in the EU

Debate over Nuclear Deterrence Heats Up in the EU - National Nuclear Security Administration

Debate over Nuclear Deterrence Heats Up in the EU - National Nuclear Security Administration

Putin's war has unleashed a debate in Berlin that has been taboo for decades: Does Europe need a share nuclear deterrence of its own? By René Pfister, Britta Sandberg und Christoph Schult

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Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance - Norman Konrad / laif

Germany's New Leading Woman Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance

Following a run for the Chancellery mired with problems, the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock is now in the spotlight as foreign minister. She had hoped to establish a more feminist foreign policy, but is that possible in times of war? By Susanne Beyer, Valerie Höhne, Jonas Schaible und Christoph Schult

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"I Still Hoped that Putin Possessed a Remnant of Rationality" - Dominik Butzmann / DER SPIEGEL

German President Steinmeier on the War in Ukraine "I Still Hoped that Putin Possessed a Remnant of Rationality"

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier admits to having misjudged Russian President Vladimir Putin. He discusses his country's sanctions regime and how dramatically the invasion has changed European realities. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Veit Medick

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The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies - Maxar Technologies / European Space Imaging

Weapons for Ukraine The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies

Berlin has refused to go along with a gas embargo against Russia and it has been slow with weapons deliveries for Ukraine. The atrocities in Bucha are creating additional pressure for the German government to act.

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"Do You Want to Die Quickly or Slowly?" Survivors Describe the Russian Atrocities in Bucha

Survivors Describe the Russian Atrocities in Bucha - ROMAN PILIPEY / EPA

Survivors Describe the Russian Atrocities in Bucha - ROMAN PILIPEY / EPA

Russian soldiers shot and killed hundreds of civilians in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv. DER SPIEGEL went there to talk with survivors about their shocking experiences under the occupiers. By Christian Esch und Thore Schröder in Bucha, Ukraine

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Global Societies

With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere - Joost Bastmeijer / DER SPIEGEL

Humanitarian Catastrophe in Somalia With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere

Ukraine isn't the only place where children are dying because of the Russian invasion. With all attention on the war there, aid money is drying up in other regions – including in Somalia, which is experiencing a devastating drought. By Heiner Hoffmann in Somalia

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"Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It" - Gleb Garanich / REUTERS

Surrogate Motherhood in Ukraine "Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It"

Before the war, Ukraine was the global leader in surrogacy. Now, one of the country's largest clinics is desperately trying to protect its babies from the violence until their parents can come and pick them up. By Nicola Abé

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Driving Up Grain Prices - Zakaria Ahmed / DER SPIEGEL

Putin’s African Victims Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Driving Up Grain Prices

Putin’s war in Ukraine may seem far away from Southern Africa, but the consequences are being felt here too. Many countries in the region depend on grain imports from Ukraine and Russia, and prices are exploding. By Heiner Hoffmann und Asha Jaffar in Nairobi

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Is It Possible to Oppose the War and Still Work for Putin? - Nathan Murrell / DER SPIEGEL

Coop Himmelb(l)au and Its Spectacular Projects in Russia Is It Possible to Oppose the War and Still Work for Putin?

Wolf Prix is one of the world’s most famous architects, but he is also working on massive projects for the Russian government, including an opera house in Crimea. In an interview, he claims to be no “moralist” and explains why he hasn’t withdrawn from the projects, despite international criticism. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Susanne Beyer und Ulrike Knöfel

Sponsorship Money – Paid for by the State - Manchester City FC / Getty Images, DER SPIEGEL

Manchester City's Cozy Ties to Abu Dhabi Sponsorship Money – Paid for by the State

Since the sanctions imposed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, links between English football clubs and authoritarian states have been in the spotlight. Internal documents show that Manchester City has received funding from a government agency in Abu Dhabi. By Rafael Buschmann, Nicola Naber und Christoph Winterbach

German Intelligence Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians - Roman Pilipey / epa

Possible Evidence of Russian Atrocities German Intelligence Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians

The images of the murdered civilians in Bucha shocked the world. DER SPIEGEL has learned that German intelligence intercepted radio traffic from suspected perpetrators. It appears that such atrocities were part of the strategy of Putin's army. By Melanie Amann, Matthias Gebauer und Fidelius Schmid

"We Promised Bridget We Would Come Get Her" - Evgeny Maloletka / DER SPIEGEL

The Perils of Wartime Adoption "We Promised Bridget We Would Come Get Her"

An American couple signed up for a surrogate child from a Ukrainian agency, but the girl was born with disabilities. The parents rejected her. Now, Bridget is six and a different American family is trying to adopt her. Their efforts have been hampered by the war. By Timofey Neshitov

"Ignoring the Possibility of Progress Is a Sure Method of Destroying Ourselves" - Hanna-Katrina Jędrosz / DER SPIEGEL; Evgeny Vasenev / Cavan Images / Getty Images

Physicist David Deutsch on the Infinity of Advancement "Ignoring the Possibility of Progress Is a Sure Method of Destroying Ourselves"

Fly to the stars? Conquer the climate crisis? Mankind can solve all problems, argues British physicist David Deutsch. Progress, he says, is the key: technical, moral, political and scientific. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Rafaela von Bredow und Johann Grolle

German Industry Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario - Illustration: Nigel Buchanan / DER SPIEGEL

What if the Gas Is Cut Off? German Industry Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario

German industry and the government in Berlin are ill-prepared for a possible halt in supplies of natural gas from Russia. A new emergency plan is being developed to prevent an economic meltdown if deliveries cease.

At the Scene of the War Crimes - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

The Horrors of Bucha At the Scene of the War Crimes

As the Russian army's advance came to a halt north of Kyiv, the occupiers apparently began indiscriminately murdering civilians: people riding their bikes or walking their dogs. Impressions from a city filled with destruction and death. By Christian Esch und Thore Schröder in Bucha, with Photos By Johanna-Maria Fritz and Emile Ducke

Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

War Crimes in Ukraine Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia An Editorial by Mathieu von Rohr

The horrific crimes committed by Russian soldiers in Vladimir Putin’s war of extermination shows that a return to the old status quo will not be possible with this Russia. Germany should be doing everything in its power to back Ukraine.

On the Ground in the Unyielding City of Kharkiv - Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

Standing Up to Russian Brutality On the Ground in the Unyielding City of Kharkiv

The violence in Kharkiv has been brutal and the shelling relentless. Those still in the city are doing their best to keep going, keeping the streets clean and even finding time for some classical music – despite their fury, and mourning. By Christoph Reuter und Maxim Dondyuk (Photos) in Kharkiv, Ukraine

A Visit To a Town in Mourning - Yevgeny Kondakov / DER SPIEGEL

The Coffins Are Arriving in Russia A Visit To a Town in Mourning

The first of the soldiers killed in fighting in Ukraine are now being brought back to their homes in Russia. Families are waiting for the remains of the fallen, young men like 23-year-old Yury Dushkin, who has been buried in his hometown of Inza. By Christina Hebel und Jewgenij Kondakow (Photos)

Meet the Small-Town Mayor Who Wants to Topple Orbán - Akos Stiller / DER SPIEGEL

Elections in Hungary Meet the Small-Town Mayor Who Wants to Topple Orbán

In Hungary, all opposition parties have united behind a single candidate. But does small-town mayor Péter Márki-Zay stand a chance against the illiberal system of Viktor Orbán in elections on Sunday? The surprising answer is: Maybe. By Jan Puhl

"The West Will Decide on Putin's Bankruptcy" - Maksim Blinov / SNA / IMAGO

Economist Jim O'Neill on Russia "The West Will Decide on Putin's Bankruptcy"

Jim O'Neill once coined the term BRIC to refer to the rapidly growing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. In an interview, he discusses why the Russia of Vladimir Putin has failed to live up to expectations. Interview Conducted by Peter Littger

A Visit to Trostyanets After the End of the Occupation - Efrem Lukatsky / AP

Liberated from the Russians A Visit to Trostyanets After the End of the Occupation

The Ukrainians have liberated the town of Trostyanets following a month of Russian occupation. The occupiers left behind destruction, dead civilians and a shaken populace – who say the Russian soldiers didn't even know why they were there in the first place. By Christoph Reuter in Trostyanets, Ukraine

"The Only Way To Change Anything in Russia Is a Revolution" - Jacek Prondzynski / Newspix / IMAGO

Interview with Chess Grandmaster Daniil Dubov "The Only Way To Change Anything in Russia Is a Revolution"

Vladimir Putin frequently uses sports stars to promote his propaganda. But Russian chess grandmaster Daniil Dubov is standing up to the Russian leader and the war in Ukraine. In an interview, the 25-year-old explains why he is willing to take that risk. Interview Conducted By Florian Pütz

"If Putin Does Back Off, It's Always Just a Pause" - Mikhail Klimentyev / AFP

A Trio of Russia Experts Discuss Moscow's War "If Putin Does Back Off, It's Always Just a Pause"

Kremlin experts Nina Khrushcheva, Sabine Fischer and Masha Gessen are concerned about what Vladimir Putin might do next. They are concerned that the war in Ukraine may get even more brutal – and that Russia will be isolated for the foreseeable future. Interview Conducted By Christian Esch, Maximilian Popp und Christoph Scheuermann

"The World Is Finally Seeing What Russia Is Really Like" - Bulent Kilic / AFP

The Attack on Ukrainian Culture "The World Is Finally Seeing What Russia Is Really Like"

The Russian army appears to be bombing monuments and cultural sites in Ukraine. In an interview, Polish Culture Minister Piotr Gliński warns that Moscow is trying to destroy the country's national heritage. Interview Conducted by Jan Puhl

A Visit to the Children's Hospital of Zaporizhzhia - Emin Özmen / Magnum Photos / DER SPIEGEL

Targeting the Weakest A Visit to the Children's Hospital of Zaporizhzhia

The horrors of Russia's war in Ukraine are on full display in the children's hospital of Zaporizhzhia. Doctors there spend their days removing shrapnel from the bodies of young war victims as they prepare for a future that could be even bloodier. By Alexander Sarovic und Emin Oezmen (Photos) in Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine's Western Neighbor Rises To the Challenge in Crisis - Piotr Malecki / DER SPIEGEL

Poland's Refugee Miracle Ukraine's Western Neighbor Rises To the Challenge in Crisis

No other country has taken in as many refugees from Ukraine as Poland. Volunteers and a large Ukrainian immigrant community have stepped up to fill in the gaps left by the government in Warsaw. But how much longer can they manage? By Karolina Jeznach und Steffen Lüdke

Germany's Chancellor Opts for a Low Profile at a Moment of Crisis - Illustration: Tim O'Brien / DER SPIEGEL

Where's Olaf? Germany's Chancellor Opts for a Low Profile at a Moment of Crisis

In the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discarded decades of German foreign policy tradition and upended his own party's approach to Russia. Since then? Crickets. By Melanie Amann und Martin Knobbe

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

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