In Brief

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna dies in Russian captivity under unclear circumstances, Germany announces €600 million military aid, Zelensky emphasises NATO membership is a key to victory

Russian shadow in German politics

Anastasia Krupka

Russia exploits sanctions to access Western technology, Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs rise, Estonian intelligence warns of withdrawal from Pokrovsk, ISW reports potential Russian manpower shortages

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy calls for continued support for Ukraine, as Zelensky encounters war fatigue in Washington amid fresh aid and a Russian assault near Pishchane

New European Commission: a warning for Putin and a signal for Ukraine

Anastasia Krupka

Zelensky to present a 'Victory Plan', documents show Russia knew of Kursk incursion, Estonian intelligence says Ukrainian strike in Toropets may shift war dynamics

New European defence commissioner reiterates strong support for Ukraine

Anastasia Krupka

Ukrainian drones hit a Russian ammo depot, Armenia uncovers a Russian-backed coup attempt, Estonian Chief of Staff about potential war with Russia, and leaked documents reveal the Kremlin's disinformation campaign

Can allies increase their support for Ukraine?

Oleksandr Chupak

Russian offensives in Kursk, Biden considers policy shift on long-range weapons, Trump criticised for Ukraine stance, UK boosts support for Ukraine’s drones and NATO bid, Lithuanian Defence Minister calls for NATO review

Articles

Ukrainian Prism: Russia allocates extra funds to boost contract soldier numbers, an analysis of Moscow's stance on peace negotiations, and implications of removing the Taliban from the terrorist list

Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism”

Culture & Science 9 October

Historical walks through Konotop

The growth of Ukraine’s defence tech market: innovations that lead to victory

Oleksandr Chupak

Politics 8 October

How changes in U.S. demographics will shift the cultural war and what that means for Ukraine

Society 8 October

Self-care in wartime: how Ukrainians are enhancing their mental health

Kateryna Leonova

Society 7 October

If you need help, you’ll get it: is healthcare truly accessible in Poltava?

Ella Trubiyenko

Society 4 October

Education prevails: the school year begins anew in frontline Dnipro

Kateryna Leonova

Culture & Science 3 October

Ukrainian restorer: "Like doctors, we rely on the same tools"

Against all odds: a town in the Sumy region fights for survival during wartime

Ukrainian Prism: revisions to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, a sharp escalation in military funding for 2025, and the ongoing high-level diplomatic engagements between Moscow and Tehran

Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism”

Contributors

Philippe de Lara

Photo

Photos17 7 August

Training recruits in Ukrainian volunteer units: a photo report

Photos15 24 January

Fortress on the Frontline: How the City of Toretsk Lives and Fights Today

Photos12 31 December

Year 2023 in photos: frontline of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Photos29 9 November

Five months after the terrorist attack at the Kakhovska Hydroelectric Power Station: what the Dnipro River near Zaporizhzhia looks like today?

Photos11 11 April

The Defence of Bakhmut Through The Eyes of A Soldier

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