Illia Kabachynskyi

Even as Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine rages on, the country ranks among the world’s largest exporters of both food and fertilizers — and remains a top global producer.

Robots are now a vital part of Ukraine’s military strategy, often stepping in where human lives would be at extreme risk. So when three Ukrainian soldiers were cornered behind Russian lines, it was a ground robot that carried out their rescue.

Nobel Prize-winning economist James Robinson visited Kyiv in March for his first trip as a laureate. Invited by Investment group ICU and the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), Robinson delivered several lectures, sharing his insights on Ukraine’s journey toward Europe and its crucial role in the global landscape.

Russia calls its Pacific Fleet the crown jewel of its navy—stronger than the Baltic, Northern, or Black Sea fleets—and continues to expand it.

The city of Irpin, just outside Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, was one of the first major targets of Russia’s full-scale invasion—and for a month, it stood as a battleground under occupation.

While Russia holds the advantage in manpower and equipment, Ukraine is fighting not with scale, but with technology — a strategy on full display in the Black Sea, where naval drones have forced Russia’s fleet into retreat. At the center of this effort is Brave1, a government-backed hub designed to find, fund, and fast-track defense tech.