09:23, 03 Mar
A mother has three sons. This is the story of the brothers who serve together in the same brigade.
To avoid waking the women she works with at the factory in Poland, Tatiana steps out onto the staircase of their dormitory at dawn to pray. She prays for Roman, Sasha, and Bohdan—her three boys. “Lord, keep them safe from Russian bullets and shield them from enemy fire. Help them fulfill their duty to protect their families and their land. Show your mercy to them and their comrades.” She prays not only for her sons but for all Ukrainian soldiers, as they too are children of someone’s mother.
09:22, 02 Mar
How Trump leverages the conflict with Zelensky for his own benefit: An interview with American expert Alexander Kraev.
The public spat between Trump and Zelensky has sparked considerable debate. Some believe that the conflict followed a premeditated script, where Donald Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, intentionally pressured the Ukrainian president, turning the discussions in the Oval Office into a diplomatic performance.
09:22, 26 Feb
Snake Island: A message to those thought to be lost.
On Snake Island, border guards lost their lives and will be posthumously awarded the title of Heroes of Ukraine. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in his video address on February 25, 2022. The address did not mention the marines who took up combat positions among the rocks at 3:30 AM on February 24.
09:22, 26 Feb
Macron supports Ukraine in Washington, while Europe seeks weapons. A roundup of global press coverage.
During his visit to Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron is working to bolster support for Ukraine by leveraging his personal relationship with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Europe is coming together to provide military assistance to Kyiv in the event that the United States halts its arms supplies to Ukraine.
09:22, 22 Feb
Trump's attack on Zelensky: Can Ukraine withstand political pressure? An interview with the former Foreign Minister.
Donald Trump criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, labeling him a dictator. These remarks could have serious implications for Ukraine, making it more important than ever to understand the motivations and tactics behind this rhetoric.
09:22, 20 Feb
Separate negotiations: how Trump and Putin strike deals behind Ukraine's back.
During a meeting with Russians in Saudi Arabia, which is firmly condemned by Kyiv, U.S. representatives showed their willingness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin without the involvement of Ukraine and European allies. The discussions between Trump and Putin are shaping a new geopolitical reality, where America and Russia are jointly pressuring Zelensky, while Europe increasingly stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
09:22, 19 Feb
Ukraine and Europe at risk: What could the cost of a US compromise with Russia be? A roundup of international media coverage.
Europe is facing challenges in a new security reality, where the issue of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine and the potential withdrawal of American troops from the continent could significantly alter its strategic landscape. Ukraine, as a pivotal nation in this context, remains a focal point, as its security and stability are top priorities for European countries. Amid these threats, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine, a move that has already boosted the stocks of British arms manufacturers.
09:22, 19 Feb
Two years in the infantry and a year in special operations. Why do soldiers leave, and what brings them back to service?
Chicha attaches the payload to the "Mavic" in the garage, which has transformed into a workshop for his unit, illuminated by red light. After loading the drone, he steps outside and places it on the launchpad, where it takes off to carry out missions south of Pokrovsk.
09:22, 18 Feb
"Sometimes it gets so frustrating that I feel like heading to the front lines." A TCK employee shares insights on serving both at the front and in the rear.
"Often, when guys return home on leave from the war, they tease me about why I'm in military uniform in the rear instead of being on the front lines, asking if I'm hiding. In response, I show them my military ID—those who have fought can immediately tell by the unit number that I served in Avdiivka and near Pokrovsk, and they apologize, and we part ways amicably. However, to those who haven't fought but yell at me for wanting to send them to the front while I stay back, I have to explain that I’ve already been there," shares Alexander Bondarchuk, a former fighter of the 110th Brigade and currently a serviceman in the Zvyagel District Military Enlistment Office.
09:22, 17 Feb
Vens is targeting Europe while Zelensky calls for the establishment of a European army: key takeaways from the Munich Security Conference.
The 61st Security Conference in Munich is nearing its conclusion, serving as an annual platform for discussions on the most significant challenges in foreign policy. This year, the event commenced against the backdrop of potential peace talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. However, it seems that the most attention was drawn to the criticism directed by the United States towards its European allies. Hromadske examines the key statements from the summit.
09:23, 14 Feb
From "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine" to the meeting in Saudi Arabia: what agreements are being made between Trump and Putin?
U.S. President Donald Trump recently spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and then reached out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The significance of these conversations lies in the fact that they took place on the tenth anniversary of the signing of the second Minsk agreements. Similar to 2015, no effective security guarantees are being offered to Ukraine. Once again, the discussions are limited to a ceasefire along the front lines.
09:22, 14 Feb
Train to new love: Dates in border cities.
"I'm heading to Kramatorsk tomorrow. The main thing is that my period is over. I have a manicure, pedicure, and eyebrow shaping planned. I baked some cookies. My soldier is still there, so I need to make the most of this opportunity," writes a friend. Like many other wives and girlfriends of soldiers, she is traveling to the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the east for a weekend rendezvous with her beloved.
09:22, 13 Feb
A million and clear deadlines. Will the government be able to "refresh" the army without coercion?
In the United States, there have been repeated calls for Ukraine to lower the conscription age to 18. Ukrainian authorities have long firmly rejected this idea. However, the Ministry of Defense is now proposing incentive contracts for individuals aged 18 to 24.
09:22, 12 Feb
The world Trump envisions: Is there a chance to end the war by 2025?
The newly elected president of the United States has spoken for the first time since the full-scale invasion with the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin. The primary topic of discussion was Ukraine. Donald Trump reiterated his intention to swiftly resolve the war through diplomatic means, hinting that Kyiv can no longer expect free assistance from Washington.
09:22, 12 Feb
A lullaby amid war: a mother mourns one son lost and awaits the return of another from captivity.
A mother's heart-wrenching journey unfolds as she reflects on her sons' sacrifices for their homeland. From cherished lullabies to the battlefield, discover how love and loss intertwine in a tale of resilience and identity. This poignant story will leave you questioning the true cost of bravery.
09:22, 11 Feb
"Veterans as shining examples" or "Don't treat veterans like fools!" The consequences of benefits and the misuse of veteran status can be concerning.
The discussion on this topic was prompted by a private conversation with a veteran civil servant who holds a position in one of the central executive authorities. The statement that struck me the most was: "I am a veteran myself. And that is precisely why I would never hire another veteran."
13:40, 10 Feb
With words and explosives: How Russia aims to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
Russians are conducting large-scale information and psychological operations aimed at discrediting the military and government, while also targeting buildings of the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCK). They are employing various methods to destabilize Ukrainian society, ultimately seeking to diminish Ukraine's will to resist and push it toward capitulation on Russia's terms.
09:22, 08 Feb
Commander of the 37th Marine Brigade, Sergey Shatalov: I see nothing wrong in retreating 150 meters.
Sergey Shatalov, the commander of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade, which entered the Kurakhovo direction during the most intense days, arrives for the interview not in uniform but in an olive sweatshirt and mustard-colored pants. The colonel's straightforwardness is evident throughout the conversation. He isn’t afraid to discuss topics that are likely to be unpopular with many.
09:22, 06 Feb
"We're inadvertently leading ourselves into a trap." Attacks on the TCK are either acts of sabotage or a disgrace to society.
Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region. It’s a bright day. An explosion rocks the local military enlistment office. As a result, one person has died and four others are injured.
07:50, 06 Feb
January set a new climate record, surprising scientists.
The primary factor contributing to climate warming is the burning of fossil fuels.
09:22, 04 Feb
"We're wandering aimlessly, like blind kittens." Tales of those missing in the "Uspenov Bag."
"Before my brother left for his mission, he said his goodbyes. I tried to reassure him, telling him everything would be alright. 'Something feels off here. They’re sending us there without explaining where we can evacuate from. We're going in blindly, like blind kittens,'” recalls Natalia Dem'yenko.
09:22, 03 Feb
For 22 days near Pokrovsk, I used bags for the toilet, kept my clothes and armor on, and had food delivered by drone.
I haven't seen my hero, not even in a photo. We've only spoken on the phone. In such situations, I always try to imagine what a person looks like based on their voice. I glance at the screen, and I can never guess correctly. After all, how can one know how the eyebrows are shaped, whether the lips are full, how the bangs are styled, or how deeply the wrinkles are etched on a tired face? Yet, there is a quality that can be sensed in the voice and later confirmed in the eyes when you finally meet.
09:22, 31 Jan
They placed a sock, a bottle of water from the Azov Sea, and sandals in the urns, like families burying their loved ones without their bodies.
Funeral of the soldiers. Eight families come together for a single ceremony. Everything is official: a chaplain, military salutes, a flag, speeches from the mayor and comrades-in-arms. Yet, there are no bodies present. Relatives place the ashes in two urns, while personal belongings of the fallen are put into others. One contains a T-shirt, a patch, and soil from their homeland; another holds a sock and soil from training grounds; a third has a bottle of water from the Sea of Azov, as the man drowned; and the fourth includes her first medical gown and cherished beaded sandals...
09:22, 30 Jan
Civil trials for military personnel: balancing ethics and feasibility.
"The Case of the Generals" has intensified the issue of the absence of military justice. Military personnel are tried by civilian judges. But do these judges truly understand the intricacies of combat regulations? Are civilian investigators in the rear capable of conducting a thorough investigation into all the circumstances surrounding incidents at the frontlines? And what about the prosecutors? Currently, we have what is known as the Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the field of defense — but can it truly be considered a military prosecutor's office in the literal sense?
09:22, 27 Jan
How does an anarchist feel in the army? Former Kremlin prisoner Sasha Kolchenko shares his fears, sense of responsibility, and love.
There was a time when the name Alexander Kolchenko was constantly in the news: his arrest by Moscow for anti-Russian activities in occupied Crimea, the trial against him, his imprisonment, Ukraine's protests in response, his recognition as a political prisoner, and his return home alongside Oleg Sentsov, followed by interviews and press conferences after his release. Later, reports emerged that Sasha had received an apartment in Kyiv, graduated from the university's geography department, and participated in protests against repression in Belarus. With the onset of full-scale war, there were reports of Kolchenko manning checkpoints in Kyiv. Finally, news emerged that he had been mobilized. After that—silence.
09:16, 26 Jan
Aliens might be closer than we think: what secrets does Jupiter's moon hold, and why is this a matter of great significance?
The mission has already become one of the most expensive in NASA's history.
09:22, 25 Jan
Guilty parties or scapegoats? What do military leaders say about the arrests of generals?
"Apply a preventive measure of detention to Gorbenko Artur Ivanovich, who is suspected of committing a criminal offense under Part 4 of Article 425 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. At the same time, establish an alternative preventive measure in the form of bail set at 25 million hryvnias," reads the ruling, hurriedly announced by Irina Grigorenko, a judge of the Pechersk District Court in Kyiv. Journalists, who were barred from attending the more than four-hour closed session, eagerly listen in an attempt to catch at least some key phrases.
09:23, 24 Jan
Kim Jong-un's soldiers fight differently than the Russians, posing significant challenges for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as summarized in a New York Times article.
North Korean soldiers are suffering significant losses, yet they are advancing in the Kursk region due to tactics that set them apart from Russian forces.
09:22, 24 Jan
"Meat squad or incompetent leader? Where are the guys?!" What's wrong with the newly formed teams?
"This newly formed unit has not undergone the necessary combat training, yet it was immediately deployed to the hottest areas—Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. The command is ignoring the families," Olga, speaking on behalf of the relatives of the soldiers from the 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade, told Hromadske.
09:22, 23 Jan
"Europe recognizes that a ceasefire without security guarantees poses a significant challenge for Ukraine," says the EU ambassador to Ukraine in a recent interview.
How swift will the negotiations for Ukraine's EU membership be? Can Ukrainians expect effective security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire, and will Ukraine receive a Marshall Plan equivalent for funding its post-war recovery?
