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Inside Ukraine’s Antarctic Expedition (penguins inside)
Even in challenging times, Ukraine continues its nature research. Polar explorer Svitozar lived alongside penguins, discovered newborn seals, and…
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Mariana Lastovyria
 and 
Veronika Romanova
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Why I’m giving birth in a warzone
The war hasn’t extinguished the desire for our managing editor Myroslava to start a family. This is why she’s choosing to have a child now.
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
44
Fearless Journalism Focused On Your Rights and Powers to Act
Introducing All Rise News, action-oriented reporting covering law and protest in the Trump era.
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S. Korea’s surprising sympathy for N. Korean POWs held by Ukraine
President Zelenskyy could trigger a diplomatic crisis with Ukrainian ally South Korea if he trades the two North Korean prisoners of war back to…
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Tim Mak
, 
Clara Preve
, and 
Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
22
Scoop: Trump envoy’s conflict of interest: a Russia-linked business partner
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Special Envoy, has a serious and unreported conflict of interest in Russia-Ukraine negotiations: his relationship with…
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Yelyzaveta Tkachenko
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Anna Massoglia
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Tim Mak
, and 
Mariana Lastovyria
25
Easter in Ukraine: a celebration Russia can’t break
This weekend features Easter, one of the central holidays in Ukraine – featuring egg battles, baking Paska (bread), and even a chance of marriage…
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Zoriana Semenovych
 and 
Mariana Lastovyria
21
Tariffs destroyed Ukraine’s automotive industry. Is the U.S. next?
The Trump administration recently imposed tariffs on imported cars. In Ukraine, this policy has already proved ineffective amid its inability to develop…
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
 and 
Artem Moskalenko
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The 280,000 Ukrainians at risk of U.S. deportation
Like with the stock markets, Ukrainian refugees have been living under massive uncertainty. A decision could come as soon as this month, with the threat…
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
 and 
Tim Mak
22
Can Ukrainian soldiers survive without Musk’s Starlink?
The satellite internet provider is critical for Ukrainian military communications. However, Musk has not proven to be a reliable partner, so Ukraine…
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Artem Moskalenko
, 
Tim Mak
, and 
Zoriana Semenovych
9
NEWSFLASH: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia captured by Ukraine
The sudden development throws a wrench into Chinese efforts to play a role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process, and highlights China’s support for…
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
, 
Anastasiia Kryvoruchenko
, and 
Tim Mak
9
Sound off!
A chance to tell us what you want The Counteroffensive to look like in 2025 and beyond.
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Tim Mak
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From prisons to patriotism: Ukrainian tattoos
Ukrainians are rethinking the Soviet-era legacy, when tattoos were associated with jail, and now view them as a means of preserving national memory…
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Mariana Lastovyria
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