Olena Mukhina

At the OSCE Permanent Council meeting, Ukraine's Acting Permanent Representative, Viktoriya Kuvshinnikova, stressed the need to bolster sanctions against Russia, close loopholes, and ensure accountability for Russian leadership’s crimes, while pushing for Ukraine's integration into the Euro-Atlantic security system.

Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the "Achilles" battalion of Ukraine’s 92nd separate assault brigade, expressed confidence that Russian occupiers will not succeed in fully capturing the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region before the end of the year, despite ongoing efforts and pressure.

In response to Russia’s use of thermobaric warheads in Shahed drones, Defense Express experts advise Ukrainians to add a new layer of protection.

Ukrainian forces defending Kurakhove may face a dire threat of encirclement as Russian troops advance toward the Kurakhove-Zaporizhzhia highway, warned military analyst Denys Popovych. This strategic route is essential for logistics, and its capture could force the Ukrainian military to withdraw.

Iran has taken a significant step into the space race, launching its first private satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, into orbit with the help of a Russian Soyuz rocket.

As President-elect Donald Trump’s team hints at freezing the Ukraine war, Ukrainian expert Alyona Hetmanchuk urges guarantees to ensure Ukraine’s security against future Russian aggression.

With 30% of reclaimed territory lost and heavy tolls in personnel and equipment, former Ukraine's Security Service officer questions the operation's sustainability.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has warned EU leaders that Europe may need a fresh strategy on aid for Ukraine. Orbán expressed doubts over the sustainability of European military and financial support and urged urgent action ahead of this week’s EU summit in Budapest.

Civilians in Kherson live under constant threat from Russian drone attacks, with hundreds injured and dozens killed.

The Kremlin announced that Vladimir Putin will not congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory, calling it an “internal U.S. matter.”

former Wagner mercenary, now serving in Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, has disclosed to Ukrainian forces the brutal killing of Ukrainian prisoners in Kursk Oblast, allegedly ordered by Russian command.

Ukrainian MP reveals that Russia has not handed over the body of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, or provided official confirmation of her death.

As NATO ministers prepare to meet, Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski calls for a policy shift that would permit the interception of Russian missiles over Ukraine, warning of potential consequences if debris reaches Polish soil.

A possible record-breaking air attack by Russian forces on Ukraine is anticipated during upcoming winter season, says Ukrainian military analyst.