The article highlights the systematic destruction of Ukrainian books and publishing infrastructure by Russia, which has led to the destruction of more than 10 million books and caused losses exceeding 1.2 billion hryvnias since the beginning of the invasion. (translated)
The article by Klára Tihláriková deals with personal experiences and psychological consequences of life in a war zone, while reflecting on the return to relative safety in Slovakia and the changes that took place in Kyiv during her absence. (translated)
The director of the CIA warned Vladimir Putin about a possible escalation of the war, including attacks on NATO member countries, while the Kremlin is preparing to increase ballistic attacks on Ukraine and other cities. (translated)
Russia and Ukraine have blocked naval trade through the Black Sea, which, combined with the climatic phenomenon El Niño and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, raises concerns about a new global food crisis, while both countries are facing mutual attacks on their ports and export capacities. (translated)
The Russian army has penetrated Mykolayivka, the last bastion before Sloviansk, and the situation in the city is worsening with incoming fighting and infiltrations as the main battle for the strategically important agglomeration is being prepared. (translated)
The article in the New Yorker details the tragic conditions in which Ukrainian women are held in Russian prisons, including violence and torture, and emphasizes the hopeless situation of Ukrainian civilians detained in occupied territories. (translated)
Russians are deploying faster and deadlier versions of Shahed drones as part of the drone war in Ukraine, which are harder to detect and cause significant damage to civilian objects, while the Ukrainian air defense is trying to improve its capabilities. (translated)
The Russian Supreme Court removed the opposition party Yabloko, the only anti-war party in the country, from the September elections on charges of copyright violations, while its support began to rise, which Czech journalist Ondřej Soukup describes as a false declaration of support for the regime. (translated)
The founder of the Russian online marketplace Wildberries, Tatiana Kim, has found herself in a difficult situation as Ukrainian airstrikes have destroyed many of her company's warehouses, threatening her billion-dollar business and causing significant economic losses at a time when the Russian economy is already facing widespread issues. (translated)
An expert warns that a real attack on the Baltics by Russia could be accompanied by hybrid operations and sabotage, and NATO countries should be vigilant against attempts to destabilize and undermine support for Ukraine. (translated)
An extraordinary report by the Russian independent journalistic association Bereg about the state of southern Russia and its inhabitants reveals facts about paralyzed air traffic, pollution, and the chaos prevailing in the areas near the Black Sea, contrasting sharply with the image presented by pro-government media. (translated)
The report reveals the difficulties faced by Russian vacationers along the Black Sea coast, who have to cope with polluted beaches and constant flight delays due to environmental disasters and military threats, with many lamenting that they could be on vacation in the Maldives if it weren't for Vladimir Putin. (translated)
Ukrainian veteran Ihor Shyshko lost 802 days of his life due to torture and brutal treatment when he was captured by Russian forces, detailing the horrors he experienced in captivity, including physical assaults and psychological torment. (translated)
In the center of Moscow, an assassination attempt occurred on General Alexander Chayka, who was celebrating his birthday in a luxury restaurant, with the explosion claiming five victims and raising questions about the safety of pro-Putin elites in the country. (translated)
Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko, who was arrested for covering anti-war protests and criticizing the Russian army, is on the brink of life and death after many harsh sentences and conditions in prison. (translated)
The Russian missile attack on Kyiv caused the death of at least nine people and injured another 23, with strong explosions and fires reported in five districts of the capital, according to Ukrainian rescue services. (translated)
Mark Galeotti claims in an interview that there are individuals in Russia who could persuade Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and warns of the possible mobilization of the Russian regime to achieve an advantage on the front. (translated)
The article discusses how three types of Ukrainian drones – FP-1, Ľutyj, and Hornet – have dramatically changed the situation in the war in Ukraine and helped Ukrainians gain the initiative over Russian forces through effective attacks on critical infrastructure in Russia, triggering the worst fuel crisis since the collapse of the USSR. (translated)
As a result of the July events in Russian propaganda, the Kremlin is changing its strategy and preparing society for a long war with the West, while not allowing space for diplomacy and presenting Russia as a defender against Western threats. (translated)
While the Kremlin denies the possibility of mobilization and claims it has enough soldiers, Russians are widely seeking ways to leave the country, increasing concern about the future and the situation after the upcoming elections. (translated)
