Ukraine builds a bridge to Trumpland
Gone are appeals to democratic values. Ukraine's new strategy for surviving Trump's America centers on deals, strategic assets, and a surprising China card.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 983: Ukraine races to develop long-range missiles while preparing for two US election scenarios
Ukraine races to develop its own long-range missile capabilities while navigating complex international dynamics, including potential shifts in US support depending on the upcoming election outcome.
Ukraine plans for two Americas: Harris aid or Trump peace push
As Americans swing between Trump's peace push and Harris's support vows, Ukraine races for breakthroughs in both White House scenarios.
How Buffett-funded rehab rebuilds lives of Ukraine’s war amputees
As multi-limb loss branded thousands of Ukrainians untreatable, Lviv's Superhuman Center stepped in to tackle the war trauma crisis sweeping the nation.
Assassinated Ukrainian language warrior Farion mourned by thousands in Lviv
Thousands of mourners flooded Lviv's streets on July 22 to honor Iryna Farion, the controversial linguist whose assassination has sent shockwaves through Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing struggle for national identity amidst Russian aggression.
“Playing not to lose” mindset hampering West’s support for Ukraine, says Timothy Ash
No football team ever wins by setting out to "not lose," and the notion that Russia is invincible is "complete nonsese," says British historian Timothy Garton Ash, insisting the West needs a paradigm shift on Ukraine
Laughter in the face of death: Ukraine’s stand-up scene booming amid Russia’s war
"When we joke about what frightens us, we fear it less. We joke about death - we start to fear it less. We joke about the enemy - we fear the enemy less," said comedian Anton Tymoshenko, explaining how humor allows Ukrainians to process the tragedy of Russia's war.
Bihus exposé: Ukraine’s SBU illegally surveilled investigative journalists
Bihus.Info journalists revealed this week that Ukraine's SBU security force secretly recorded their team, igniting concerns over eroding press freedoms.
Ukrainian MoD contractor nabbed amid $ 1.2 bn fraud probe as minister vows to clean house
Ihor Hrynkevych's attempt to give a $500k bribe amid an ongoing probe of corruption at Ukraine's Defense Ministry backfired badly as minister Rustem Umerov announces he will "clear the system"
How Ukraine tries to woo the Global South
Russia courted the Global South for 30 years. Now Ukraine is trying to reverse the balance by reaching out to post-colonial nations that share its traumatic history
The Russian trace in the Polish trucker border blockade
The organizers of the Polish trucker strike at the Ukrainian border have close ties to Russia. They supported Russia's occupation of Crimea, and some voted against condemning Russian war crimes.
Changing minds key to beating corruption, sociology professor says
Corruption exists in the EU as well. However, anti-corruption tools implemented across the EU have varying effectiveness between member states
Border blockade by Polish drivers “damaging for all,” Ukrainians say
Queues with waiting times over 150 hours formed due to blockades by Polish carriers won't solve issues between two major markets. "It’s a question of arrangements between Ukraine and the EU," head of the Polish Department at Central Europe's Institute, Jakub Olchowski, said.
Ukrainian fashion keeps lights on despite war’s darkness
Despite daily attacks on infrastructure that leave them in the dark, Ukrainian fashion brands carry threads of hope, devising workarounds to keep creating.