UK, German, French contingent failed to stop war in Bosnia. Their proposed Ukraine hubs have same goal: demonstrate presence, not fight
10,000 troops announced? Actually need 30,000–40,000 for rotation.
Pivdennyi, Chornomorsk, Dnipro: Russia attacks budget-farming sector worth 20% of Ukraine’s exports
Russia maps Ukraine's oil plants and destroys them one by one.
One word changed everything: “Commitment” became “proposed” in Paris Declaration’s US support clause for Ukraine
Most European countries won't send troops even after war ends, and US didn't sign commitment to aid with boots on the ground either.
“Better to live under Putin than fight”: Western societies won’t accept soldiers dying for Ukraine, says commander
He concludes that the only reliable security guarantee is "plutonium-based": an independent nuclear deterrent, since democratic societies cannot be ordered to deploy troops.
“Assurances, not guarantees”: Expert warns new US-Ukraine deal doesn’t obligate allies to fight if Russia attacks again
Assurances sound like guarantees. They're not.
1966 math books, Russian films, no license: Ukraine exposes underground brainwashing school at monastery commemorating Patriarch Kirill
The monastery sheltered DPR fighter in 2018.
30,000 Western peacekeepers in Ukraine? Think 60,000–90,000, analyst says, and that’s not even main problem
Multiply Western troops by three for rotation. But still, Russia opposes all of them.
“In case of war with Baltic States”: Russia reportedly develops Argus-D, Argus-I and Octavia machines for underwater warfare
Octavia docks them. Argus-I scouts. Argus-D delivers 300 kg of payload.
Ukraine’s innovative DOT-Chain Defence system delivers 7,000+ tactical interceptors amid increased Russian attacks
Defense Minister Shmyhal emphasized that interceptor drones preserve air defense missile stocks while increasing counter-UAV density across Ukraine's multi-layer defense system.
Putin calls war “holy mission” at Christmas service, after Russia commits 190,000 war crimes in Ukraine
Putin declares Ukraine war "holy mission" as Kremlin prepares society for long war.
“Many Italians hold pro-Russian views,” Ukrainian woman says after getting Putin supporter banned from her country due to post in Threads
He came for his wedding in a vyshyvanka and shouted "Heil Hitler" on the bus to Ukraine.
SBU chief Maliuk refused to be “used for anyone’s interests” in anti-corruption scandal in Ukraine. Reports say that’s why he’s out
Reports link dismissal to Yermak's pressure.
Russian “rat” hid quietly in shelters of Kupiansk, changing locations constantly. Ukrainian special forces found him anyway
A Ukrainian operator receives Order for Courage from Zelenskyy after capturing Russian spotter.
Putin calls Russia’s Paralympic flag restoration “our common great victory” amid war against Ukraine
Russia's war killed 644 Ukrainian athletes. Its reward is Paralympic flag restored.