Amira Barkhush

Every weapon eventually meets a countermeasure. But what about fiber-optic drones? Their growing deployment on both Ukrainian and Russian fronts has compelled armed forces to develop tactics and systems to counter this relatively new threat.

“Not a single person who crossed your path remained indifferent to your elegance.” Friends and colleagues grieve the death of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican.

Russia’s violations of  NATO airspace have surged in the past month, raising alarm across the Alliance. From Russia’s drone attacks on Poland to fighter jet incursions over Estonia, the question remains: how far is Russia willing to push, and how will NATO respond?

The Brand Ukraine International Conference in Kyiv focused on how national values can become a strategic asset. It brought together professionals from public administration, diplomacy, international business, and communications to ask one question: Can these values be turned into security?

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s skies have never been safe. In 2025, drone warfare has entered a deadlier phase, with Moscow launching thousands of faster, cheaper, and more destructive Shaheds each month—pushing civilian casualties to a three-year high and forcing Ukraine to rethink its defenses.

Kyiv will host the Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen on September 10-11. Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska will unite global leaders, Nobel laureates, and teachers from around the world to explore how education can transform societies—even amid war.