2 million workers gone: Russia’s war economy slides toward collapse
With 73% of businesses understaffed, defense plants are breaking under labor shortages and falling output.
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Frequently asked questions about Ukraine.
The EU is withholding billions from Ukraine and honestly, it’s kinda fair
Ukraine reversed a controversial oversight law on 31 July, a move that promises to restore the independence of…
Russia’s last “Ukraine peace deal” led to Europe’s biggest war since WWII. Here’s why this one could be worse.
Moscow isn’t just negotiating—it’s setting the stage. Behind closed doors, familiar tactics are at play, and the consequences could reshape Europe’s future once again.
Russia forced banks to secretly fund half its war costs. Can its economy survive? What does this mean for Ukraine?
Moscow's secret war spending has forced regular businesses to borrow at a crippling 21% interest rate - creating an economic time bomb that could end the war.
Seizing Russian assets for Ukraine: a no-nonsense guide
Confused about why Ukraine can’t just grab Russian frozen assets to fund its fight? We’ve got you covered, from Euroclear to REPO Act.
Ten things about the Crimean Tatar deportation you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask
The hushed-up Soviet crime is one that Russia continues to spin in its ongoing occupation of Crimea, and one that Ukraine insists was genocide
Zelenskyy visits Sweden, discusses CV-90 combat vehicles with Swedish PM
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his visit to Sweden on Saturday, initiated discussions with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.…
Can Zelenskyy “stop the war in Donbas” and how will the Steinmeier formula affect Ukraine? An FAQ
Contents How does one end a war?What are the goals of Russia and Ukraine in the war between…
Russia’s attempt to return to PACE: all you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about one of the most disturbing scenarios unraveling in a European…
Everything you wanted to know about Nord Stream 2 but were afraid to ask
Contents What happened?Why should I care?Why is it called Nord Stream 2? Is there a Nord Stream 1?Who…
Russia’s March-2018 gas war attempt against Ukraine, explained
Contents What happened?Why did Russia cut off the gas?What was this Stockholm legal battle all about?Is it a…
Everything you wanted to know about the Minsk peace deal, but were afraid to ask
Contents What are the Minsk Agreements?Who came up with these Agreements?Who are the sides of the Minsk Agreements?What…
Will a UN peacekeeping operation finally unfold in the occupied Donbas?
Contents Why are the UN peacekeepers not still deployed in the conflict zone in the Donbas?What is the…