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Ukraine and global fallout

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fueled world hunger, is threatening global energy security and comes with a risk of nuclear catastrophe.

Ukraine | Raketenangriff auf Saporischschja — Image: Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP/picture alliance

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Ukraine: Russia strikes land near nuclear power plant

Kyiv has said Russian missiles landed near Ukraine's second-largest nuclear power station. DW has more.

Ukrainians prepare for nuclear disaster near Chernobyl

People around the former power plant are prepping in case of a Russian attack.

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant shut down

International concerns have been mounting about the safety of the Russian-held nuclear plant.

How will the G7 oil price cap work?

To stop Kremlin from earning big from energy, the G7 countries have agreed on an oil price cap scheme.

Five facts on grain and the war in Ukraine

Russia has axed a deal to allow millions of tons of Ukrainian grain to be exported. What does that mean for the world?

How the war affects Ukraine's wheat exports

Tons of grain are stuck at the Polish-Ukraine border. Transporting it overland is driving up prices.

Wheat alternatives to combat the food crisis

As war and extreme weather hit wheat supply, climate-resilient wild and ancient grains could increase food security.

345 million 'marching to the brink of starvation'

A new UN report on hunger shows that the number of acutely hungry worldwide is increasing as fuel and food prices soar.

Why is Africa dependent on imported grain?

Despite having vast arable land and nutritious indigenous crops, Africa still imports most of its grain.

Can millets help create global food security?

Could an overlooked cereal help steady the situation and feed the global population in the era of climate crisis?

Will war fast-track the energy transition?

The sudden push to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian gas and oil could trigger a paradigm shift to clean energy.

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The opposition has accused Olaf Scholz of stalling, while others have been arguing that local authorities need time.

President calls German early election plan 'realistic'

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