Ukraine Battles To Restore Power As Russian Strikes Batter Grid Sites

Ukrainian emergency crews were battling to restore power to northern parts of the country as Russian forces continued to attack crucial civilian infrastructure with drone and rocket attacks, while Ukraine's strategic Pokrovsk region remained under...

I was kidnapped by Russia at 16 — like so many Ukrainian kids

Valeriia Sydorova was 16 years old and living “like any other teenager” when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Sydorova’s mother had died in 2019 and, with her father working away in another region of Ukraine,...

US relations, European militarization, Ukraine’s army losses: Putin’s statements at Valdai

SOCHI, October 2. /TASS/. The established multipolar world order is a consequence of the Western countries' attempts to establish global hegemony. The world is currently undergoing transformation, and we must be prepared for any changes, Russian...

Ukraine pitches plan to help US sell American oil to Europe — icing out Russia and bringing in profits

Kyiv has pitched Washington on ways it could help the US replace Russia in oil sales to Europe — as President Trump pushes the continent to divest from Moscow’s energy sector to end its brutal war on Ukraine, The Post can exclusively reveal....

War, apartment fire punctuate Ukrainian woman's unexpectedly long stay in Western Pa.

Nadiia Koshykova packed light on Dec. 12, 2021, when she traveled by rail, then by plane, from her native Ukraine to visit her son’s family in their Ohio Township home. “I have one suitcase — winter clothes,” Koshykova, 66, said. “I wanted to see...

Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises lavish spending, less Ukraine support

By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) -Czechs are likely to oust their centre-right government in an election on Friday and Saturday, with polls favouring populist billionaire Andrej Babis to return to power on pledges to raise wages and lift growth...

How has the war impacted Ukraine’s agriculture?

Ukraine’s agricultural industry has been under attack since Russia first began its full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Image: Shutterstock By Bryony Cottam Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Kremlin has systematically targeted...

Ukraine’s War Strategy: A Lesson For U.S. Education

What works on the battlefield can inspire bold reform in American education. At the Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Thomas Academy cadets honor legacy of courage at the Medal of Honor Memorial dedication on September 22, 2022. Kelby Woodard War is...

Climate policy: Britain needs clean power, not culture wars

Let’s scrap Britain’s successful climate law so we can burn more gas, lose investment and have higher bills. Crazy as it might seem, that is the message of Kemi Badenoch’s new energy strategy. The Conservative leader proposes to repeal the 2008...

Crystal Palace extend unbeaten run to 19 games after Dynamo Kyiv win

Crystal Palace marked a landmark evening by setting a new club record of 19 games unbeaten in all competitions, beating Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in the opening round of league phase matches for this season’s UEFA Conference League. The neutral Polish turf...

EU leaders admit Ukraine cannot repay debts without Russian frozen assets

The European Union faces a deepening dilemma over how to sustain Ukraine financially as the war with Russia grinds on. While European leaders continue to publicly emphasize their commitment to Kyiv’s survival, behind closed doors they are...

Ukraine’s Burning Frontlines

Whether in California, where fire is woven into ecological rhythms and traditions, or in Ukraine, where it symbolises destruction, large-scale wildfires are never just natural disaster events. They are layered outcomes of historical, political,...

Nuclear Threat: Putin Does not Rule Out Strikes Against Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants

President Putin made these comments at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, according to ORF. He accused the Ukrainian army of carrying out attacks on the area surrounding the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, destroying the last high-voltage...

U.S. and Ukraine move closer to landmark drone deal

Ukraine and the United States have held a new round of technical discussions aimed at advancing a long-term agreement for the procurement and production of Ukrainian-made drones, according to a report from Militarnyi. A Ukrainian delegation, which...

A Whistleblower, an Assassination, and Ukraine’s Struggle for Truth and Justice

KYIV, UKRAINE — In a courtroom shadowed by war, one of Ukraine’s most contentious legal battles continues to unfold. At its center is Pavlo Barbul, a former defense industry insider once praised for exposing corruption, but who has since been...

Drone superpower Ukraine is teaching NATO how to defend against Russia

The recent escalation in Russian drone incursions across Europe has inadvertently underlined Ukraine’s burgeoning reputation as the continent’s leading practitioner of drone warfare. A number of individual countries including Denmark and Poland...

Excellence, Determination And Dedication At The Environmental Cleaners Military Awards 2025

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) recently held its annual Military Awards at Drapers’ Hall, honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces. The Environmental Cleaners welcomed 160 guests on 23rd...

Crystal Palace kick off Conference League campaign with confident victory over Dynamo Kyiv

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‘Demanding sanctions on India for Russian oil reflects the US not doing what it should for Ukraine’

Bruce W. Jentleson is William Preston Few Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at Duke University. Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das, he discusses sanctions, their powers — and America in a 'Copernican' world: Q. What is the core of your...

Pura Vida Diplomacy: Costa Rica’s Vision for Sustainable Partnerships in the Gulf

GJIA: With the recent appointment of Your Excellency Ambassador Esquivel, what are Costa Rica’s key diplomatic priorities in Qatar and the broader Gulf region? Ambassador Esquivel: Costa Rica has been actively strengthening diplomatic relations...