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Russia's brazen return to prominence on the world stage under Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev hasn't sat well with many in the international community -- including its West-leaning neighbors. Europe's dependence on Russian resources has also diminished Europe's influence to the Kremlin's hard-line policies.

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Did a Berlin Dentist Swindle Moscow Out of Millions? - [M] Ole Schleef / DER SPIEGEL: Paul Glaser / picture alliance / ZB; Kay Nietfeld / picture alliance / dpa; DER SPIEGEL (3)

Bogus Deals Involving Russian Property Did a Berlin Dentist Swindle Moscow Out of Millions?

A dentist and his Ukrainian mistress allegedly used forged Kremlin powers of attorney to sell Russian government-owned properties worth millions. Investigators, intelligence services and diplomats are now puzzling over the bizarre case.

Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU - Clemens Bilan / epa

United Against Russia? Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for rapid EU accession talks with Kyiv. The Eastern Europeans are applauding the move, but Berlin and Paris are applying the brakes. The issue poses a threat to Europe's united stance against Russia.

Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently

Racing Toward NATO Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently

Finland has been neutral for almost 80 years, but now it wants to join NATO and could apply later this week. The Ukraine war has destroyed any last trust in Russia and the mood in Helsinki and the rest of the country has shifted rapidly. By Jan Petter in Helsinki and Imatra

The Elite Ukrainian Soldiers Defending the Donbas - Emre Caylak / DER SPIEGEL

Staryna's Mission The Elite Ukrainian Soldiers Defending the Donbas

In the battle for the Donbas, Russian troops are facing off against some of the most experienced soldiers in the Ukrainian armed forces. A visit with Captain Oleksandr Staryna, who says the Russians have recently lost momentum. By Alexander Sarovic and Emre Caylak (Photos) in Marinka, eastern Ukraine

Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next - Zohra Bensemra / REUTERS

Vladimir Potemkin Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next

The world has overestimated Putin's power. His army is much weaker than thought, his intelligence services have failed and sanctions are starting have an impact. Will all this weaken the Russian president or make him more dangerous? By Christian Esch, Susanne Koelbl und Fritz Schaap

"There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Inteview with German Foreign Minister Baerbock "There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party had been hoping to pursue a feminist foreign policy. Now, she has become a proponent of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. In an interview, she explains how those two things are not mutually exclusive. Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

From Peaceniks To Hawks? Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War

The Greens have long been regarded as peace-loving idealists. They are now among the loudest voices calling for heavy weapons to be delivered to Ukraine and have placed considerable pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to do so. The pacifists of yore have gone quiet and now the talk is of tanks and howitzers.

Tensions Mount in the Balkans as Bosnia and Herzegovina Threatens to Fracture - Alexandar Djorovich / SNA / IMAGO

Putin's Brothers Tensions Mount in the Balkans as Bosnia and Herzegovina Threatens to Fracture

With the world focusing on Ukraine, the Kremlin is continuing its efforts to destabilize the Balkans – with the eager assistance of Serbs in the region. The country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is at particular risk. By Walter Mayr

"Have You Really Thought This Through?" - Ethan Swope / Bloomberg / Getty Images

Indian Author Pankaj Mishra on the War in Ukraine "Have You Really Thought This Through?"

Pankaj Mishra is one of the most important voices in the Global South. In an interview, he discusses why he thinks Western sanctions against Russia overshoot the mark and how the developing world views the conflict. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand

Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion - Frank Darchinger

Bonn-Moscow Ties Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion

In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry. Was he trying to assuage Moscow? By Klaus Wiegrefe

Germany and France Must Drive Effort for Credible Deterrent Against Russia - Adam Schultz / AP

Difficult Questions Germany and France Must Drive Effort for Credible Deterrent Against Russia A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Martin Knobbe

The EU faces difficult questions that need to be debated now rather than later. Europe needs a strong deterrent against Moscow, and that will only be possible if France and Germany team up to advance the debate.

Russia Ramps Up the Pressure in Eastern Ukraine - Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

"We Have Never Seen Such Firepower" Russia Ramps Up the Pressure in Eastern Ukraine

With Russia now concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine, the war has completely changed character. In the open fields of the Donbas, Putin's army is seeking to leverage its firepower advantage. But the Ukrainians believe they still have a chance – if they get enough support from the West.

Germany Expected to Announce Tank Deliveries to Ukraine - Sven Eckelkamp / IMAGO

Support for Kyiv Germany Expected to Announce Tank Deliveries to Ukraine

The German government is expected to announce on Tuesday that it will deliver "Gepard" tanks to Ukraine, DER SPIEGEL has learned. The move comes amid growing calls in parliament to send heavy weapon systems to Kyiv in response to criticism that Berlin has been too hesitant in helping.

It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression - CLEMENS BILAN / POOL / EPA

The German Chancellor and the War in Ukraine It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Steffen Klusmann

Criticism of Olaf Scholz's handling of the war in Ukraine and his refusal to supply heavy weapons refuses to die down, and he is plummeting in the polls. Is the Social Democrat the right chancellor for times like these?

"There Cannot Be a Nuclear War" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

A DER SPIEGEL Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "There Cannot Be a Nuclear War"

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses arms deliveries to Ukraine and growing calls for Berlin to supply heavy weapons. He also talks about why he has been hesitant to act in this crisis and addresses critical questions about his party's policies toward Russia in the past. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann und Martin Knobbe

Discontent Grows in Berlin over Chancellor's Ukraine Response - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

The Scholz Problem Discontent Grows in Berlin over Chancellor's Ukraine Response

Germany's chancellor is coming under increasing pressure for his restrained Ukraine policies – in Brussels, but also in Berlin. A revolt has even begun within his own coalition, with calls growing louder for the country to supply Kyiv with heavy weapons.

"Putin Wants to Be Feared – Like Stalin and Hitler" - Evgeny Biyatov / dpa

British Historian Antony Beevor "Putin Wants to Be Feared – Like Stalin and Hitler"

British historian Antony Beevor sees Russia as a "prisoner of its past." In an interview, the historian discusses why Putin's invasion of Ukraine reminds him of Soviet military attacks from the past - and what mistakes the Russian army has made. Interview Conducted by Peter Littger

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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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