Illia is a journalist, editor and reporter at the UNITED24 Media. He covers—economics, defense tech and IT technologies. Illia has huge experience over 10 years in journalism.
Europe’s next-generation tank project, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), took eight years just to approve. Now, the platform for tanks, artillery, and infantry vehicles won’t hit serial production until at least 2045—already a decade behind schedule. A clear example of where Europe could and should move faster.
Ukraine’s international partners insist that elections must take place. While Ukrainian authorities agree, they call for respect for national laws: elections cannot take place under martial law. History shows that wars often suspend elections, as modern Europe confirms.
Russia is striking Ukrainian cities with a new, deadlier variant of the Shahed-136 drone—now carrying nearly twice the explosive payload but with a shorter range.
More than 1,500 Ukrainian and international companies are part of a special tax regime designed for the tech industry. Launched just weeks before the full-scale invasion in 2022, it has continued to grow despite the ongoing war.