Illia Kabachynskyi

Once a city of 20,000, Kurakhove in the Donetsk region now bears the brunt of relentless Russian attacks. The latest blow? A strike on the Ternivska Dam, sending floodwaters into nearby villages.

Despite repeated attempts, Russian forces have failed to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions in Russia’s Kursk region. Now, North Korean troop reinforcements are on the horizon.

Ukraine is facing one of its most challenging winters due to constant attacks by Russia on its energy infrastructure. Under the worst conditions, there could be power outages lasting 12–16 hours per day.

At the BRICS Summit in Kazan in October 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about a unified currency for the alliance. But this vision remains far from reality.

Demining is perilous work, often costing sappers their limbs. Robots are becoming crucial to change that—and save lives.

Beyond supplying ammunition and missiles, North Korea is now sending soldiers to Russia’s front lines in Ukraine—potentially over 10,000 troops.