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Ukrainian resilience remains strong as war enters fifth year Russian attacks have made an already harsh winter even harder to endure for Ukrainians. And yet, after four years of war, most remain determined to tough it out. UK ex-ambassador Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe London police arrested former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over his ties to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson was later released on bail. Ukraine updates: Russian invasion reaches 4-year anniversary Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and despite negotiation efforts, an end still remains elusive. Follow DW. EU freezes US trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling European officials are asking the US for clarity on Donald Trump's new 15% tariff before they can move ahead with the deal. World's first virtual minister in court in Albania Last fall, Albanian PM Edi Rama presented the world's first virtual minister, "Diella." Actor Anila Bisha says she never gave her consent for her voice and image to be used for the avatar and has filed a lawsuit. Germany weighs China risks in new trade era Chancellor Friedrich Merz is traveling to China for a belated inaugural visit. A lot is at stake as Germany is in search of global partners after the US has relinquished much of its longstanding role. Italy: Remains of St. Francis displayed in Assisi Nearly 400,000 people pre-registered to see the bones of St. Francis of Assisi in the hilltop town in Italy's Umbria. The remains of Italy's patron saint date back to the 13th century. Trump tariffs: 'A deal is a deal,' EU insists The EU's executive insisted that "a deal is a deal" after US President Donald Trump said he was raising a global 10% tariff to 15% in response to the US Supreme Court blocking many of his emergency tariffs. KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.' Gezim Haxhimusa fought in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). This month, he celebrated independence day by protesting against a trial in The Hague. Four KLA leaders are in the dock for war crimes. A Ukrainian soldier's story: Fading hope on the front line after four years of fighting DW correspondent Kostiantyn Honcharov joined the Ukrainian army in 2022. He describes the grim front-line situation after four years of fighting.