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“When will war end” searches peak in Russia
With a partially stabilized frontline and some advancements, Ukraine has carried out a number of successful attacks never before seen in Russia. Read…
Jul 9
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Mariana Lastovyria
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NEWSFLASH: Trump may let Ukraine build Patriot interceptors
During the NATO summit in Turkey, the U.S. president said Kyiv will receive the necessary license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
Jul 8
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Oleksandra Khelemendyk
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Mariana Lastovyria
, and
Anastasiia Kryvoruchenko
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Heatwave kills, alongside Russian missiles
Meet the ice makers working on the other kind of air defense.
Jul 7
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Oleksandra Khelemendyk
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Petro Gordon
119
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NEWSFLASH: Massive evacuation in Kyiv region, no ballistic missiles intercepted
Over 600 residents are being evacuated due to continuing detonations following Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine.
Jul 6
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Mariana Lastovyria
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Kateryna Antonenko
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The Ukraine speech we wish Trump would give
This Fourth of July we hired a Ukrainian Trump impersonator to give a pro-Ukraine speech. At least, the most pro-Ukraine speech we could imagine him…
Jul 4
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Tim Mak
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How Ukrainians share Canadian soil with Indigenous
This Canada Day, Amber shares her journey: raised Ukrainian, she later embraced her Indigenous roots while navigating prejudice and the weight of…
Jul 1
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Oleksandra Khelemendyk
119
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June 2026
Russia’s oil empire running low on gas
Ukrainian drone strikes left Russia with serious gasoline shortages. Unable to meet the internal demand, Russia is about to import gasoline from Asia.
Jun 28
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Mariana Lastovyria
,
Oleksandra Poda
, and
Petro Gordon
180
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Interested in Ukraine reconstruction?
Announcing our newest sister publication, Build Back Ukraine — focused on business intelligence for the post-war Ukrainian rebuild.
Jun 26
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Tim Mak
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How Ukraine is cutting off Russia’s land corridor to Crimea
Ukrainian forces are using mid-strike drones to systematically bleed dry Russian logistics routes in the occupied parts of southern Ukraine, gradually…
Jun 25
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Zoriana Semenovych
and
Tim Mak
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How post offices became a frontline indicator
The closure of postal offices in frontline regions often leaves their residents cut off from the outside world. Kiril, whose village is under shelling…
Jun 23
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Mariana Stadnyk
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Fallen soldier becomes father via frozen sperm
Lyudmila’s story of fulfilling a shared dream after her husband's death is a tale of love stronger than war — and of new life being born in the face of…
Jun 20
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Kateryna Antonenko
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How ‘Oi!’ defines British punk and Ukrainian soul
Ukrainian and English ‘Oi’ differ in origin, history, and usage — one has ancient roots and centuries-old traditions, while the other is a modern…
Jun 18
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Petro Gordon
and
Serafima Melnychuk
110
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