Outdated Western thinking empowers Russia’s war machine
Decades of viewing Ukraine as a mere “buffer zone” between Europe and Russia have led to precarious Western complacency amid a roaring global conflict, experts warn.
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Court is breaking the cycle of impunity
In the five years since its inception, the High Anti-Corruption Court has done the impossible: sent Ukraine's top-corrupts behind bars. It is also confiscating their money for the army's benefit
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 944: Zelenskyy warns of Russian plans to attack Ukrainian nuclear plants
Ukraine advances in Kursk Oblast as Russia gains ground near Kupiansk. , The UN has found new evidence of systematic torture and sexual violence against Ukrainian prisoners by Russian forces.
Taiwanese expert: China’s information war on Ukraine previews Taiwan strategy
China's megaphone for Russian disinformation is not just about Ukraine, warns a Taiwanese authority; it's Beijing rehearsing its moves for a possible Taiwan invasion scenario.
How two women revolutionized drone training in Ukraine
Ukraine can only win if it has a technological edge, Maria Berlinska realized in 2015. Now, the Dignitas Fund trains thousands in drone warfare, making flying robots, not foot soldiers, the new face of combat.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 933: Ukraine’s demographic crisis deepens as war takes toll on population
Ukraine has the highest death rate and lowest birth rate globally, with 18 deaths and only six births annually per 1,000 Ukrainians. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has intensified its investigation into Russian war crimes, examining torture chambers in the Kharkiv Oblast.
Why did Ukraine reshuffle half its government amid war?
The shake-up, justified as a need for "new energy," comes as Ukraine faces critical challenges in its conflict with Russia and pursuit of Western support.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 910: Zelenskyy calls for swift weapons delivery as Ukraine advances in Kursk
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine leader has urged Moscow-affiliated parishes to sever ties with Moscow and unite, following the passage of a new law banning religious organizations affiliated with Russia.
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.
Last ride home: The man who brings back Ukraine’s fallen heroes
With Russia's invasion, the owner of a meat processing factory found himself fulfilling war's grimmest duty. He finds solace nowhere, but when the fallen appear in his dreams, they assure he did everything right.
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.
«Mom, is it a nuclear bomb?» Ukrainian MP Sovsun on parenting, parliament, and perseverance in Kyiv
"Don't worry, it's a regular bomb" became the strangest sentence of Inna Sovsun's life, uttered to her son during a missile attack on Kyiv. The opposition lawmaker now balances parenting with keeping Ukraine's democracy alive amid Russia's war.