Ukraine

Russia is talking of bringing peace by force but also claiming it has a new negotiating plan

Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting have achieved little; sanctions may do more, but Russian resolve appears strong

The war in Ukraine is causing major disruption and uncertainty for German industry

Russian forces have begun their much-anticipated offensive to capture south-eastern Ukraine

The Russian invasion has built a sense of unity against a common enemy, but divisions will inevitably resurface

Russia's largest warship in the Black Sea is out of action, either accidentally or by Ukrainian missiles

A major energy company has been breached by new malware but the damage has been contained for now

Maintaining unity will become more challenging for the EU as the conflict in Ukraine persists