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The Unwanted Georgians Don't Always Roll Out Welcome Mat for Russian Exiles

Georgians Don't Always Roll Out Welcome Mat for Russian Exiles - Dmitrij Leltschuk / DER SPIEGEL

Georgians Don't Always Roll Out Welcome Mat for Russian Exiles - Dmitrij Leltschuk / DER SPIEGEL

Up to a million Russians have left their country since Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Many have ended up in Georgia. They have brought along an economic boom, while at the same time reopening many past wounds. By Katrin Kuntz and Dmitrij Leltschuk (Photos) in Tbilisi

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Estonian Defense Minister "German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape"

"German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape" - KALNINA /EPA / REX / Shutterstock

"German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape" - KALNINA /EPA / REX / Shutterstock

In an interview, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discusses EU support for Ukraine, NATO's presence in the Baltic region and the state of Germany's military. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker in Brussels

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Debt Forgiveness for Cape Verde A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others

A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others - Carmen Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others - Carmen Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

Cape Verde is just one of many countries that are struggling under the effects of global warming. But a new approach could provide relief: Debt forgiveness in exchange for a climate fund. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Cape Verde

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Acrylic Paints and Urban Combat The Chechens Fighting on the Ukrainian Side

Muslim fighters from Chechnya have a reputation for brutality, and thousands of them are fighting for the Russians in Ukraine. But some have also joined Kyiv in the effort to fend off Putin's troops. What is driving them? By Christoph Reuter und Johanna Maria Fritz (Photos) in Bakhmut, Ukraine

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"It Is Putin Personally Who Is Keeping Alexei in Prison" - Andrea Artz / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Yulia Navalnaya "It Is Putin Personally Who Is Keeping Alexei in Prison"

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Support for Russia's War Economy? A German Auto Parts Supplier Raises Eyebrows

German auto parts supplier Schaeffler is selling its factory in Russia. But a letter to the Russian president and a questionable loan are raising questions about the role of a Russian oligarch in the deal – and whether the plant could supply parts to Putin's war machine in the future. By Rafael Buschmann, Nicola Naber und Sara Wess

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Russia's Dark Shadow The Black Sea Region Is Suddenly Cast in Geopolitical Spotlight

The Black Sea Region Is Suddenly Cast in Geopolitical Spotlight - Petrut Calinescu / DER SPIEGEL

The Black Sea Region Is Suddenly Cast in Geopolitical Spotlight - Petrut Calinescu / DER SPIEGEL

For many years, the Black Sea was largely ignored by geostrategists. But with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its aggressive posturing elsewhere in the region, countries along its shores find themselves on a dangerous fault line. How are they dealing with their belligerent neighbor? By Walter Mayr

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SVB's European Shockwaves Silicon Valley Brings Disruption to Global Finance

Silicon Valley Brings Disruption to Global Finance - Robert Schmiegelt / Future Image / IMAGO

Silicon Valley Brings Disruption to Global Finance - Robert Schmiegelt / Future Image / IMAGO

Rising interest rates have plunged the financial markets into turbulence. Regional banks in the U.S. are facing bank runs while in Europe, Credit Suisse is on the brink. Is a new global financial crisis coming? By Tim Bartz und Michael Brächer

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Real-Time Statistics on Europe's Gas Supplies - [M] Lea Rossa / DER SPIEGEL; Foto: JOHN MACDOUGALL / AFP

Energy Crisis Tracker Real-Time Statistics on Europe's Gas Supplies

How much natural gas is flowing through pipelines to Europe? How full are gas storage facilities? And how much gas are Germans consuming? Keep your eye on the data with our live tracker.

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Global Societies

Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa - Nana Kofi Acquah / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Migration About-Face Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa

For years, many Germans were frightened by the idea of economic immigrants from Africa. Now, though, Berlin has begun to proactively recruit them. It is a drastic change from a history of skepticism. Von Heiner Hoffmann und Nana Kofi Acquah (Photos) in Accra, Ghana

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China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future - Arsene Mpiana / DER SPIEGEL

Lithium Bonanza China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to perhaps the largest lithium deposit in the world. China is eagerly trying to get its hands on the valuable resource, but the concession is controlled by an Australian company. Work-hungry locals are hoping the conflict will soon be resolved. By Heiner Hoffmann und Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) in Manono, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Cape Town Women Are Waging War on Gender-Based Violence - Lee-Ann Olwage / DER SPIEGEL

Femicide in South Africa Cape Town Women Are Waging War on Gender-Based Violence

In few other places in the world are as many women killed as in South Africa. The country's president has even described it as "war." And it is one that a handful of courageous women are intent on winning. By Heiner Hoffmann und Lee-Ann Olwage (Photos) in Cape Town

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How To Contact DER SPIEGEL with Confidential Information - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Safer Practices for Sources How To Contact DER SPIEGEL with Confidential Information

Protecting sources is DER SPIEGEL's utmost priority. We have assembled a few tips for those interested in contacting us with confidential or classified information.

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"We Have to Recognize How Quickly Things Can Change" - Jürgen Ritter / IMAGO

Head of the Eurogroup "We Have to Recognize How Quickly Things Can Change"

It has been a bad couple of weeks for banks in the U.S. and Europe. In an interview, Eurogroup head Paschal Donohoe discusses the possible dangers facing the euro area and why he remains confident. Interview Conducted by David Böcking

The Story Behind Germany's Embarrassing Intelligence Leak - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Mikhail Metzel / Pool Sputnik Kremlin / AP / dpa; RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE / epa; Mike Schmidt / IMAGO; Leontura / Getty Images

Moscow Mole The Story Behind Germany's Embarrassing Intelligence Leak

From the shores of a lake near Munich to a brothel in the German capital city and a brasserie in Moscow: It is one of the biggest intelligence scandals in Germany's postwar history. How was Russia able to pilfer information about Ukraine from Berlin's most accomplished spy organization?

"In Russia, Will Is Placed over Reason" - Alexander Utkin / AFP

Historian Timothy Snyder on the Ukraine War "In Russia, Will Is Placed over Reason"

Historian Timothy Snyder is one of the best and most argumentative experts on Ukrainian history. In an interview, he explains why he considers fears of a nuclear strike by Vladimir Putin to be irrational – and how the war in Ukraine might end. Interview Conducted By Ann-Dorit Boy und Eva-Maria Schnurr

Fears Grow of New Cold War Between U.S. and China

Superpower Posturing Fears Grow of New Cold War Between U.S. and China

China and the United States are lurching from one crisis to the next. It's not just deep economic interdependence that is at stake, but also global peace. Is there still a way out of this downward spiral?

The Ukrainian Economy Just Keeps On Going - Yuriy Dyachyshyn / AFP

Thwarting Putin The Ukrainian Economy Just Keeps On Going

Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to plunge Ukraine into darkness and cold this winter. But the country's economy continues to survive, and supermarket shelves are full. How has Ukraine managed to do it? By Benjamin Bidder und Michael Kröger

The Deaths Putin Is Seeking to Keep Quiet - [M] Amelie Rubin / DER SPIEGEL; Foto: REUTERS

Data on Russia's Dead The Deaths Putin Is Seeking to Keep Quiet

Russian volunteers are searching through graveyards, archives and the internet to determine how many of the country’s soldiers have actually died in Ukraine. A database they helped build provides some astonishing insights. By Bernhard Riedmann und Matthias Stahl

Germany’s New Peace Movement Has Some Explaining to Do - ddp

Dubious Alliances Germany’s New Peace Movement Has Some Explaining to Do

Putin’s war in Ukraine is unsettling many in Germany. A new peace movement is forming in the country, but it is stirring up the ghosts of German history – and has an open flank to the extreme right.

How Kaja Kallas Rose To Become One of Europe's Leading Voices - Leon Neal / AP

Estonia's Star in the Making How Kaja Kallas Rose To Become One of Europe's Leading Voices

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned early on about the dangers presented by Vladimir Putin. She has raised the profile of her small country in other ways too. By Nadia Pantel

"An Arrest Warrant against Putin Would Be Immense" - Marcus Simaitis / DER SPIEGEL; Alexander Ermochenko / REUTERS

The Special Tribunal Debate "An Arrest Warrant against Putin Would Be Immense"

In the debate in Berlin over Ukraine, many are concerned that by supplying weapons, Germany has become party to the war. In an interview, international law expert Claus Kress dispels false arguments and discusses how Russian President Vladimir Putin could be brought to justice. Interview Conducted by Ralf Neukirch und Rafael Buschmann

China Reportedly Negotiating with Russia To Supply Kamikaze Drones - Stefani Reynolds / AP

The War in Ukraine China Reportedly Negotiating with Russia To Supply Kamikaze Drones

The U.S. and Germany have warned China not to deliver weapons to Russia. According to information obtained by DER SPIEGEL, however, Beijing and Moscow are said to be negotiating the purchase of 100 strike drones, which could be delivered as soon as April.

The Ukrainians Aiding Turkey's Earthquake Response - Emre Caylak / DER SPIEGEL

Zelenskyy's Heroes The Ukrainians Aiding Turkey's Earthquake Response

Rescue workers from Ukraine have been working nonstop since the Russian invasion to save civilians from the ruins of their buildings. After the earthquake in Turkey, though, some of them took a break from the war to help out in the disaster zone. By Özlem Gezer, Timofey Neshitov und Emre Caylak (Photos) in Antakya, Turkey

"Russia Is Good at Cheating" - Yegor Aleyev / ITAR-TASS / IMAGO

Interview with Ukraine's Sanctions Adviser "Russia Is Good at Cheating"

In an interview, Vladyslav Vlasyuk, sanctions adviser to the Ukrainian government, accuses Russia of fudging economic statistics and calls on the West to drastically lower the oil price cap. Interview Conducted By Markus Becker

Soldiers Have Limited Access To Modern Weapons in Bakhmut - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

"This Here Is Hell" Soldiers Have Limited Access To Modern Weapons in Bakhmut

As the West continues to debate how many modern tanks should be delivered to Ukraine and when, soldiers in Bakhmut continue to rely on their Soviet-era weaponry. But how much longer can they hold out? A visit to the front lines. By Christoph Reuter and Johanna-Maria Fritz (photos) in Bakhmut, Ukraine

Ukraine's Never-Ending Day - Sergey Dolzhenko / epa

"We Are Not Going To Give Up" Ukraine's Never-Ending Day

On the morning of February 24, 2022, Russian forces marched into Ukraine. Nothing has been the same since – for Kyiv or for Europe. A chronicle of the hours leading up to the war and the immediate aftermath.

How a Covert Firm Spreads Lies and Chaos Around the World - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Screenshot / Team Jorge Präsentation

A Frontal Assault on Democracy How a Covert Firm Spreads Lies and Chaos Around the World

Former Israeli agents have apparently manipulated nearly three dozen elections. Their clients: power-hungry politicians and wealthy businessmen. They are part of a rapidly growing global disinformation industry in which Russia is far from the only player.

Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, One Year Later - Fotos: Yana Sidash / DER SPIEGEL; Lena Giovanazzi / DER SPIEGEL; Marlena Waldthausen; Matilde Viegas / DER SPIEGEL

Life after Flight Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, One Year Later

Just over a year ago, Vladimir Putin sent his army into Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians into flight. Hundreds of thousands ended up in Germany. We checked in with some of them to find out how they have adjusted to their new lives.

"We're Going to Stab You and Bury You" - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Saumya Khandelwal / DER SPIEGEL; Sara Naomi Lewkowicz / DER SPIEGEL; Paulo Nunes dos Santos / DER SPIEGEL; Verena Müller / DER SPIEGEL; Marian Carrasquero / DER SPIEGEL; Laura Pannack / DER SPIEGEL

Harassment of Women Journalists "We're Going to Stab You and Bury You"

Women journalists around the world are insulted, threatened and flooded with hate. The international reporting project Story Killers shines a light on the systematic harassment women reporters face on the internet. We spoke with some of those who have been affected.

"Netanyahu's Party Consists Primarily of Extremist Ideologues" - ABIR SULTAN / EPA

Israel's Crisis of Democracy "Netanyahu's Party Consists Primarily of Extremist Ideologues"

Israel's new right-wing government has plunged the country into its deepest crisis since its founding, argues sociologist Eva Illouz. She says it is time for the world to take notice and act. Interview Conducted by Julia Amalia Heyer

How Might the Violence in Ukraine Come to an End? - STRINGER / REUTERS

A Year After Putin's Invasion How Might the Violence in Ukraine Come to an End?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began one year ago. But how might the war end? Russia seems further from victory than ever, but a Ukrainian triumph is also far from a foregone conclusion. What are the possible scenarios for an end to the conflict? By René Pfister, Ann-Dorit Boy und Matthias Gebauer

The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt - Yusuf Sayman / DER SPIEGEL

"Where Is the Government?" The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt

After Monday's devastating natural disaster, people in Turkey are living in tents and the mayor of one city is running his office out of a van. Hundreds of thousands of people are just trying to cope. Meanwhile, President Erdoğan is facing critical questions as a result of the massive crisis. By Şebnem Arsu und Maximilian Popp in Hatay, Turkey

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