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Feature | Ukraine-Krieg

Ukraine front update: How Russia is betting on war through wear and tear

Germany and the US are drawing closer on the issue of Patriot systems, and US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Russian wartime leader Vladimir Putin. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.

By Redaktion Table

Heads | Ukraine

Ukraine: Economy Minister Svyrydenko becomes Prime Minister

Yulia Svyrydenko has made a name for herself in negotiating the raw materials deal with the US and is now set to become the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. Her predecessor, Denys Shmyhal, will probably move to the Ministry of Defense.

By Denis Trubetskoy

Dessert | Russland

The New Iron Curtain

In his book "Eisiges Schweigen flussabwärts," Zeit correspondent Michael Thumann offers more than a personal account of his journey from Moscow to Berlin. He delves into the shifting currents – and persistent stagnation – within Russia’s political system and its place in the world.

By Florian Keisinger

Talk of the town | Ukraine-Krieg

Ukraine: Western partners want to help Kyiv against the Russian drone war

In July, Russia will attack Ukraine with more drones than ever before. Kyiv needs more defense systems against terror from the air, not least from the USA. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to make the case for this in Washington.

By Viktor Funk

Opinion | Wehrpflicht

Strengthening Security: The Role of Uniformed and Civilian Volunteers

Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa from the German Caritas Association calls for a strengthening of voluntary services instead of compulsory military service. Anyone planning defense as a compulsory task through the back door is gambling away the trust of young people, she writes in today's Opinion.

By Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa