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Trump’s 'Peace' Plan Means More War
Myroslava voices Ukraine’s fear that the new US peace plan resembles capitulation. Despite fatigue and losses, the Counteroffensive team believes a just…
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
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Anastasiia Kryvoruchenko
At Colombia-Venezuela border, vulnerable brace for Trump war
The autocracy in Venezuela has led to millions fleeing Venezuela, crowding border towns in Colombia. With Trump weighing Venezuela strikes, it could…
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Abby Pender
Why the war won’t end anytime soon
The Russian invasion has turned once-close family members against each other. We take an inside look into one family’s texts, as the war tore them…
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Tim Mak
NEWSFLASH: Close misses in Kyiv last night
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack, narrowly missing multiple Counteroffensive staff. 9/10 capital districts were on fire, with ~30…
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Tim Mak
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Anastasiia Kryvoruchenko
Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’
Violating the laws of war, Russians have created a sick game of hunting civilians with FPV drones near the frontline. We take you behind the scenes, to…
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Tania Novakivska
Overnight in the subway, thanks to Russian bombings
The metro can become a refuge when the city is facing explosions during the night. You can experience it, by staying in the metro with Zoriana.
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Zoriana Semenovych
Raising a newborn in the dark
Ukraine has once again been plunged into darkness due to Russia’s attacks. That means Myroslava, like many Ukrainian mothers, has to deal with the…
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Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova
How Hungary Became Putin’s EU Favorite
In 2004 Hungary joined the EU. Now, under Orbán's rule, it hosts dictators and blocks Ukraine’s accession. István, who was once in Orban’s party…
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Anastasiia Kryvoruchenko

October 2025

Ukraine’s TikTok Grannies
Ukrainian seniors are breaking age stereotypes and becoming TikTok stars to cope with war stress and loneliness. Antonina But gained fame by filming…
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Mariana Lastovyria
Ukraine’s horses under fire
At a time when Russia is relentlessly trying to crush Ukrainians’ morale, horses offer comfort and hope. We can now personally vouch for their healing…
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Zoriana Semenovych
Why Ukraine’s heating is so vulnerable to Russian strikes
A centralized heating system made sense to the Soviet Union, but now this legacy means that Ukraine risks freezing over the winter due to attacks…
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Mariana Lastovyria
What Trump Doesn’t Get About Tomahawks
The transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine seems unlikely for now. Three years ago, F-16s did too — until one young pilot changed Washington’s mind.
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Tania Novakivska
© 2025 Tim Mak
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