Orysia Hrudka

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Orysia Hrudka is a journalist, book reviewer, researcher, and communications manager for Krytyka Journal and Publishing House. She does her research on the public impact of social media and self-writing practices of diaries and letters, and mentors teenagers' local initiatives at Agents of Change School. She got her Political Science degree at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and her Journalism degree at the Ukrainian Catholic University.

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Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refiners successfully cripple Russian war machine, experts say

These attacks, which have reduced Russia's oil-refining capacity by 14 percent, push Moscow to rely more on crude oil exports, potentially lowering global oil prices, not raising them.

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Zelenskyy announces reinforcements in Kharkiv Oblast amid ongoing fighting

Russian forces had become more active in Kharkiv as of May 10, capturing several villages, with battles continuing to rage.

czech president petr pavel illustrative ukraine's presidential office

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Latest news Ukraine

“We should prepare for Russia not being a peaceful partner,” Czech President warns

Petr Pavel warns of long-term Russian threat beyond Ukraine.

A Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker intended to clear path for trade ships following the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic.

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German and Canadian defence ministers forge Arctic cooperation amid Russian threat

Arctic, where Russia maintains a substantial military presence, is considered strategically crucial should any military conflict with Russia spill over into Arctic territories.

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Intensified Russian shelling in northern Kharkiv Oblast results in civilian casualties as people flee the region

"Fierce battles are ongoing in Strelecha, Pylna, Borysivka, in the areas of Oliynykove and Ohirtseve. These battles are happening in areas that have been effectively in a 'gray zone'," Oblast Head says.

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Macron: France should maintain a stance capable of intervening if Russia-Ukraine war escalates

"I hope with all my might that we will not have to go to war. However, if we want peace, we must protect it," Macron said.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine pursues 7 new security pacts, eyes US deal, as bridge to NATO

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Debunked: the top corruption myths Russia pushes to discredit Ukraine

From claims that Ukraine resells Western weapons to assertions that elites profit at the expense of soldiers, a new report breaks down the most pervasive false corruption narratives spread by Russia.