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An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days. DW's summary charts a history of recent failures in the conflict. Hungary's Viktor Orban targets Ukraine, as opposition grows An unprecedented smear campaign against Ukraine is raging in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants his fellow citizens to vote against Ukraine's accession to the EU. What's behind it all? Ukraine: Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin in Turkey Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for a ceasefire beginning Monday. US President Trump has urged Kyiv and Moscow to meet in Turkey on Thursday. Follow DW for more. Spain: Curbs lifted after toxic smoke confined thousands Some 160,000 people were confined to their homes after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine. The fire services reported "no casualties" thus far. Fact check: Is Germany's AfD not right-wing extremist? The AfD and its supporters are celebrating the claim that the domestic intelligence service has "withdrawn" its classification of the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story. Ukraine, European allies want 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Margot Friedländer on the 'hope for a better future' In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then-oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedländer, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. On May 9, 2025, Friedländer died at the age of 103. New chancellor, new hopes: Friedrich Merz debuts in Brussels Six hours, four meetings, one message: Berlin is back on the global stage. But can the newly elected German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, deliver where the traffic-light coalition fell short? Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership Albania will elect a new parliament on Sunday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a historic fourth consecutive term. The election will also be a key test for the country's EU integration. Germany's new Foreign Minister Wadephul makes EU debut At his first meeting with EU counterparts, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul treads carefully. He pays as much attention to interpersonal rapport as his message of respect for Germany's closest partners.