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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to resist as the war has evolved from Moscow’s failed attempt at a rapid victory into a prolonged conflict with no political settlement in sight.
September 16, 2026
Europe Reopens Russian Assets Debate
Ukraine’s worsening funding gap is reviving Europe’s unresolved debate over whether frozen Russian central bank assets should be used to finance Kyiv - despite major legal and financial risks.
September 11, 2026
Russia’s War Economy for Victory
Russia is reshaping its economy around the war against Ukraine, but a growing debate asks how far militarisation can go without weakening the economic base needed to sustain the war.
September 7, 2026
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What Ukraine Is Fighting to Preserve
Millions of books have been destroyed, and hundreds of cultural sites have been damaged. But Ukraine’s struggle to…
September 2, 2026
How German Technology Reached Russia
Investigations into a German-Chinese machine-tool manufacturer raise questions over how effectively sanctions prevent sensitive industrial technology from reaching Russia’s defence sector.
August 31, 2026
What Kherson Is Teaching Europe
Kherson lies only a few kilometres from Russian positions on the other side of the Dnipro River. That…
August 25, 2026
35 Years of Independence Day: Ukraine Allies Meet in Kyiv
Ukraine’s allies are meeting in Kyiv today to strengthen military support, air defence and longer-term security arrangements as Russian attacks continue ahead of winter.
August 25, 2026
Fedorov Calls for Wartime Elections
Ukraine faces a significant internal political challenge as former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite the continuing Russian invasion.
August 24, 2026
Norway Expands Arctic Defence
Norway is strengthening its military presence near Russia as the Arctic becomes increasingly important to NATO’s deterrence and defence strategy.
August 21, 2026
Russian Economist Fired
The dismissal of a senior economist at Russia’s state development bank has drawn attention to growing tensions between the Kremlin’s wartime narrative and concerns over the economy.
August 19, 2026
16000 Foreign Volunteers Support Ukraine
Ukraine says thousands of foreign volunteers continue to serve in its armed forces, underscoring sustained international support for the country's defence.
August 7, 2026
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Hits Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region, causing significant civilian casualties and renewed calls for stronger air defence support.
August 5, 2026