Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) hat in seiner ersten Regierungserklärung im Bundestag auch seinen SPD-Vorgänger Olaf Scholz gewürdigt. Seine Fraktion sei zwar "bei weitem nicht mit allen Entscheidungen einverstanden" gewesen, sagte Merz. Die Reaktion von Scholz auf den russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine" nannte Merz "wegweisend" und "historisch".<br /><br />Credit: AFP<br /><br />Mehr zum Thema und die neuesten Updates auf https://www.derstandard.at.

Russia's war in Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the world and hit the global economy hard. In economically depressed Sri Lanka it's exacerbating an already existing economic crisis.

Ukraine fears that unrest could spread outside of territory held by Pro-Russian separatists. This comes after two people were killed in an explosion at a memorial rally in the eastern city of Kharkiv, far from the front line. <br /> <br />Visit our website: http://www.france24.com <br />Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English <br />Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/France24_en

Ukraine-Russia War: Russia continues to move inside Ukraine though the Ukranian forces continue to put up a brave fight. Watch this video to understand that will Ukraine be able to save Capital Kiev from Russia invaders?

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Russia's Elina Avanesyan after her 2-6 6-4 6-4 victory.

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The Portuguese is currently in Kiev with his family, after Russian forces staged a major assault on Ukraine.

The way Russia is focusing on the Donbas, it seems that it is preparing to separate this area from Ukraine. Putin has already declared Luhansk and Donetsk as independent autonomous states. The Donbas region is in the eastern part of Ukraine and most of the population here supports Russia.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered the 100th day. Over 4000 civilians were killed and 6.5 million people uprooted.

On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.

Both sides are increasingly relying on remote-controlled drones for military operations — and not just against military targets. The number of casualties in the Ukrainian city of Beryslav is particularly high.

Discover how inflation, high interest rates, and aging stockpiles are pushing Russia’s war effort to the brink of collapse.<br />From tank shortages to bankrupt defense industries, Russia’s military struggles reveal a war machine in crisis.<br />Location: London<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA191619<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken for over an hour on the Ukraine War and Iran's nuclear program. Trump says the conversation was positive but won't lead to immediate peace in Ukraine.

As military aggression escalates with Moscow, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said it has shot down seven Russian aircrafts. Watch the video for more information.

Olga Boichak from The University of Sydney tells 360info how the war in Ukraine is being fought on TikTok.