Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present)

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People of Ukraine

Blood-soaked uniforms and bedtime stories: How war reshapes Ukrainian motherhood

For Ukrainian mothers, drone classes have replaced leisure, medical ID bracelets have become essential accessories, and a perpetually bleeding heart has become the price of loving more fiercely than ever before.

byChristine Chraibi

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Credit: NATO Press Service

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Latest news Ukraine

NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks

The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine builds missile-proof school underground to keep children learning

In the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia, seven meters of reinforced concrete shield school children from Russian missile strikes above.

byChristine Chraibi

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Latest news Ukraine

Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine

Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Latest news Ukraine

Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia as it fights for ”just cause”

With North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and Kim Jong Un's latest pledge of unwavering support for Moscow, the partnership continues to pose challenges for Western efforts to maintain strategic stability.

byBenjamin Looijen

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an interview with ITV News, photo via Zelenskyy/YouTube.

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine

Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''

byBenjamin Looijen

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Analysis

Russia’s fiber-optic drones dodge jamming, but Ukraine hunts them with infrared and sound

A thin glass thread trailing behind new Russian drones has neutralized billions in electronic warfare defenses. Now, Ukrainian forces are scrambling to devise new air defense strategies.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian sniper, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Latest news Ukraine

Finnish military revamps sniper training with lessons learned from Russo-Ukrainian War

Among other things, future training will increasingly include "dynamic shooting," where participants move and shoot at moving targets.

byBenjamin Looijen

The Kremlin in Moscow. Photo: Depositphotos

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Russia continues to cut citizens off from independent media reporting on Ukraine

The Russian state is weaponizing its legal system to not only silence critical reporting but also intimidate ordinary citizens from seeking out independent news sources which report on the Russo-Ukrainian War.

byBenjamin Looijen

Flag of the European Union, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Latest news Ukraine

European Commission transferred 4.1 billion euros to Ukraine

The payment comes as Ukraine demonstrates progress on key reforms, from battling corruption to modernizing the country's energy markets, even as the nation grapples with ongoing warfare.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Culture of Ukraine

Russian web designer claims Ukrainian typography pioneer as “great Russian artist”

Critics say Alexander Shimanov’s ST-Surzhik font appropriates Heorhii Narbut’s legacy, erasing his role in Ukrainian cultural identity. Shimanov’s portrayal of Narbut as “Russian” ignites outrage over this blatant act of cultural theft.

byChristine Chraibi

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Assad’s fall threatens Russia’s strategic ambitions in Africa and Mediterranean Sea

As the Assad government's collapse threatens Russia's vital military bases in Syria – its gateway to Mediterranean and African operations – Moscow faces a serious test of its credibility as a regional power broker and military ally.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukraine

Ukrainian Paralympian triumphs over disability: from war-torn Donetsk to Paris 2024

Rail accident, disability, has Oleksiy Kharlamov pushing for better accessibility in Ukraine

byChristine Chraibi

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International

Ukrainian Paralympians push through loss and devastation to make history in Paris

Despite ongoing war and destruction of their homes, Ukrainian Paralympians aim for victory at the Paris Games.

byChristine Chraibi

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine launches first Olympic hospitality house in Paris

"Volia Space" debuts in Paris, transforming Ukraine's Olympic presence into a platform for national identity and wartime realities.

byChristine Chraibi

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Ukrainian acrobat swaps Cirque du Soleil for tank battles

Ukrainian aerial acrobat and circus ace now performs pirouettes with his tank, leading a daring mission to recover a high-tech Russian tank.

byChristine Chraibi

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Opinion

Old and new lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine

The enduring conflict in Ukraine has shed light on the intricate dynamics of 21st-century warfare, where nuclear deterrence is shaped by relative stakes rather than capabilities, information warfare plays a crucial role in shaping narratives, and the power of sanctions remains uncertain in the short term.

byJoseph S. Nye

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People of Ukraine

I am a sexless being. I know not what it is to be a woman at war

Men's underwear has replaced stilettos for artist-turned-soldier Eva Tur; she calls comrades "buddy" and "brother," but knows not how to be female in the hell of war

byChristine Chraibi

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A realistic victory strategy for Ukraine

In a war where offensive operations are equally difficult on both sides, not losing is already winning in the next year and a half

byMykola Bielieskov

uk intel russian authorities target vpn apps voip services latest censorship move red square moscow

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Latest news Ukraine

Official Kremlin admits it’s “in a state of war” with Ukraine for first time

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov has referred to Russia's aggression in Ukraine as a "state of war" for the first time, diverging from the term "special military operation," according to AFP.

byYuri Zoria