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June 23, 2026

World War III or Another Ordinary Saturday in Zaporizhzhia

A Ukrainian writer shares a personal perspective on resilience, dark humor, and why Ukrainians will never give in.

Analysis

June 18, 2026

Not Collateral Damage: Russia's War on Ukraine's Culture Escalates

From the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to museums and film archives, Russian strikes expose a systematic assault on Ukraine's heritage and identity.

Analysis

June 11, 2026

Crimea: How Ukraine Dismantles Russia's Myth of Invincibility

Ukraine is transforming Crimea from a symbol of Russian power into one of its key vulnerabilities.

Basics

June 8, 2026

Why Defeat Has Often Been Russia's Most Effective Reformer. Part 1

From the Crimean War to Afghanistan, Russia's rare periods of reform have emerged from the shock of military failure.

Analysis

June 5, 2026

Kakhovka: Inside Russia's Massive Ecocide in the War Against Ukraine

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was not an isolated incident, but a pattern in which targeting civilian infrastructure is a method of Russia's warfare.

Analysis

May 29, 2026

Russia's Spring 2026 Offensive: A Lot of Bragging, Little Gain

Every spring, Russia promises momentum, but the front advances only a few kilometres at the cost of thousands of lives.

Stories

May 27, 2026

“I Begged God for Rain So That My Husband Could Be Evacuated”: In Memory of Ivan Petriv “Hutsul”

The story of the wife of a fallen serviceman who is officially considered missing in action.

Analysis

May 25, 2026

The Bees and the Bear: How Ukraine is Turning Russia’s Greatest Strengths into Weaknesses

Ukraine is shaping the war so that Russia pays more, gains less, and loses soldiers and equipment.

Analysis

May 22, 2026

Chornobyl, Beyond the Sarcophagus: Lesser-Known Stories and Lasting Risks

Exploring Prypiat, Duga and other landmarks of the Exclusion Zone and forces threatening them.

Analysis

May 14, 2026

Ukraine Creates a New Geography of War

Spring 2026 marks a significant expansion of Ukraine's long-range campaign into Russian territory.

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