Ukraine mulls legalizing private military companies
While the existing legislature targets post-war employment for veterans, experts stress that PMCs like Russia’s Wagner, minus the ruthlessness, are needed now.
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Analysis of events in Ukraine
“All the strikes we could make, if we had US permission”: Ukraine’s 300-km deep plan for Russia
Ukraine's military strategists are lobbying the US to "stop protecting Russian territory from Ukrainian forces" and approve a catalog of military targets they can strike inside Russia
What the fall of Pokrovsk could mean for Ukraine
Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast fails to thwart Russia’s advancement towards Pokrovsk. The loss of this key city could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Ukrainian front in Donbas
India’s tightrope walk: What Modi really did in Kyiv
Six weeks after hugging Putin in Moscow, Modi made history in Kyiv with overtures of peace. However, experts urge caution, pointing to India's military ambitions as a possible driver behind this unprecedented diplomatic move.
Is Ukraine banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?
Unexpectedly, some within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church welcome the new law, seeing it as leverage to force their leadership to fully break from Moscow.
Budget crunch: Will Germany keep supporting Ukraine?
One of Ukraine's strongest allies has imposed a spending cap despite Ukraine's ongoing offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, fearing the surge of far-right parties in coming elections. But experts warn, "If Russia wins, we'd need to find much, much more in Germany's budget.''
Ukraine ratifies Rome Statute: how it aids prosecuting Russian war crimes
After two decades of hesitation, Ukraine has finally ratified the Rome Statute, potentially unleashing a flood of war crime prosecutions against Russian perpetrators in the International Criminal Court.
Expert warns: “Azerbaijani” gas may mask Russian energy’s EU return
As China shatters the Kremlin’s dream to make up for lost gas exports to the EU, an unexpected new player enters the European gas chessboard. However, Baku’s gas offer is but a Trojan horse, warns energy expert Mykhailo Gonchar.
Kursk Oblast: Where Russia’s “historical lands” argument falls apart
As Ukrainian troops advance into Kursk Oblast, they encounter an unexpected ally: history itself. Ironically, Russia's justification for invading Ukraine crumbles on its own soil.
Ukraine turns Tesla and Toyota eco-cars into DIY hydrogen bomb drone
Ukrainian troops successfully deployed a Tesla-powered ground drone carrying a Toyota Mirai hydrogen tank bomb against Russian-occupied positions, an operation that may soon feature in military textbooks.
Why Russia clings to gas lifeline amid Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
Russia once used reduced gas flows to the EU at a weapon to pressure the bloc into Kremlin-friendly policies. Now, it is desperate to merely preserve the status quo
Kursk incursion: why is Ukraine taking the war to Russian soil?
As Ukrainian forces advance into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Kyiv maintains silence. Only Mykhailo Podoliak, a presidential advisor, comments, suggesting the incursion could influence future peace talks.
Is Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz a Ukraine hawk with China ties?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz brings a strong pro-Ukraine stance to the Harris ticket, but his past China connections may raise eyebrows.
Ukraine’s defense diplomacy: How Kyiv shepherds Western aid into domestic arms
Ukraine’s weapons producers are operating at only 30% of their capacity. The Ukrainian state is trying to bridge this gap by attracting Western funds to its cheap and effective domestic arms producers. Are they succeeding?
Shadow of the empire: Why Russia’s indigenous nations fear independence
Shunned both by the West and Russia’s liberal opposition, indigenous activists find new ways to challenge Russia’s colonial ways — and rekindle their people’s will to independence.
How Ukraine’s Lukoil ban threatens Hungary’s cheap Russian oil lifeline
Ukraine's recent sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil have sent shockwaves through Central Europe, exposing Hungary's reliance on discounted Russian crude.
Support Ukraine now or pay more later, Dutch think tanks tell West
Two prominent Dutch think tanks warn that scaling back aid to Ukraine could lead to far greater costs for Western nations in the future, urging continued support despite short-term financial pressures.
Can Ukraine’s coming F-16s crack fortress Crimea?
After a long wait, Ukraine expects F-16 jets to arrive soon. Will they enable a rapid counteroffensive? Experts are split.
How EU firms funnel electronics to Russia’s war machine via an obscure Turkish firm
A joint European media investigation has uncovered how Promtech, a sprawling Russian corporation, continues to source critical Western components for tanks, drones, missiles and much more despite sanctions.
Eyes in the sky: How Ukraine is battling Russia’s drone intelligence network
Russian reconnaissance drones once dominated Ukraine's skies, but a new player has entered the game. Modified FPV quadcopters, costing just $1000 each, are now hunting down their more expensive counterparts in a high-stakes aerial duel.