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Systematic work on the frontline: after a trip to the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv directions, the Ministry of Defence announced concrete steps — from regular deliveries of FPV drones and interceptors to automating requirements generation and auditing every expenditure on the battlefield.
Russia has announced three times that it had "taken" Kupiansk — in reality, several dozen occupiers remain in the city, holed up in two buildings. We explain why this is more than an informational victory for Ukraine.
American officials, speaking to Reuters, cast doubt on the opposition's ability to quickly seize power in Iran. We examine why that matters for security, nuclear negotiations, and Ukrainian interests.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a shift from defense to offense in Lebanon. We analyze what tactical steps have already been taken and why this matters for regional stability — and for Ukraine.
Head of the Presidential Office explains why a tripartite meeting remains necessary, but whether it will take place depends on Moscow's positions and concrete security guarantees.
Deputy head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa says: the Kremlin's ambitions are large, but timelines and resources are another matter. We look into what this rhetoric means for the security of the southern front and why the next six months are important.
As lines of messaging clash, official sources offer differing versions of the events of 28 February. We break down what is confirmed and what are political declarations with potential consequences for regional stability.
The U.S. president's statement came against the backdrop of the launch of a military operation: will the expressed willingness to talk translate into real negotiations, and what consequences will this have for regional security and the foreign policies of partners, notably Ukraine?
On March 1, an Iranian strike on the city of Beit Shemesh likely hit a public shelter — a tragedy for local residents and a troubling indicator of a change in the nature of threats to urban civilian infrastructure.
After US and Israeli strikes on Iran, hundreds of vessels have suspended navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. We analyze the risks this poses to oil and gas supplies and how maritime security could change.
A tanker previously sanctioned by the US and EU was struck off Musandam — the incident underscores the problem of sanctions evasion and the growing threats to global maritime trade.
The New York Times reports that months-long CIA intelligence surveillance enabled the United States and Israel to coordinate the timing of a strike against Iran’s supreme leader. We explain why sustained intelligence gathering matters and what this means for regional security and for Ukraine.
After reports of Ali Khamenei’s death in Tehran, the constitutional mechanism was triggered: an interim council assumed control of the country. We examine who joined the leadership, what happened within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and what this means for regional security.
In high diplomacy, it’s not loud statements but quiet agreements that matter. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha says Russia is losing influence — we examine why this is important for Ukraine’s security and international support.
Night operation "Blue Intruder": Belgian and French forces intercepted a shadow-fleet vessel and are towing it into the port of Zeebrugge. We explain why this is important for Ukraine and what the implications are for European resilience against sanctions evasion.
Bilateral talks between Ukrainian and American delegations have begun in Geneva — a chance to turn political declarations into investments, funding and concrete steps for the return of people.
In a letter to the EU, the Hungarian prime minister linked a technical initiative on the oil pipeline with a hint of easing the blockade on funding. We analyze why this is more than just a question of a pipeline.
The repatriation took place on February 26 — a large-scale forensic examination is beginning that will provide relatives with answers and generate key evidence for investigations.
While attention to parliament does not always focus on the details, a politician with a dubious reputation is joining the group formed after the ban on the Opposition Platform — For Life, and this is an important signal about the trustworthiness and accountability of the political elite.
From the podium of the Verkhovna Rada, skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych tied his demand regarding Serhii Bubka to the issues of national unity and memory. Why this matters for public trust and what steps might follow — we examine it briefly and to the point.
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych took the podium in the Verkhovna Rada and publicly accused Serhiy Bubka of playing into Russia's hands. He called for revoking Bubka's Hero of Ukraine title and imposing sanctions — we explain why this matters now and what consequences it could have.
In high diplomacy, it’s not loud statements but quiet agreements that matter. Senator Marco Rubio explained why Washington is choosing to support Ukraine as an instrument of pressure on the Kremlin — and what that means for our country’s security right now.
In the midst of Hungary’s election campaign, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses Kyiv of “dragging” Budapest into the war and demands the restoration of oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Why the letter matters now and which risks should not be underestimated.
The US special envoy at the YES conference said a peace agreement requires the restoration of relations from both sides — but the main US demand is simple: Ukrainians must be confident the war will not recur. We analyze what this means for security guarantees and next steps.
An investigation by The Telegraph alleges that migrants were being smuggled from Belarus into Poland through underground tunnels. This is no longer simply illegal migration — it is a tool of pressure with direct consequences for the security of the EU and neighboring countries, notably Ukraine.
Ukraine is mounting a diplomatic campaign to increase the number of countries that will boycott the opening ceremony in protest of the decision to allow Russians and Belarusians to participate under their national symbols. We examine why this is more than just a sporting confrontation — and how it could affect Italy's reputation as host.
Serhiy Prytula explains why the blocking of SpaceX terminals created a tactical problem for the Russians near the front — and why this could change the course of local operations.
In Rome, officials formally reminded that the full-scale 2022 invasion breached the Olympic truce. Why the IOC's decision to restore the symbols of Russia and Belarus became a trigger for diplomatic pressure — briefly and with facts.
The deputy minister of education emphasizes: bans rarely unite. Support and gradual Ukrainization are about security and statehood, not repression. We explain why radical measures can work against their objective.
The Georgian government on 24 February 2026 officially extended the visa-free stay for Ukrainians who were in the country as of 24 February 2025. In short — who received relief, and who remains excluded.