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.
Russia has relentlessly bombarded Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and peaceful cities since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Ukraine, on the other hand, calls for permission to strike targets on Russian territory but focuses strictly on military sites, abiding by the rules of war.
Ukraine’s border with Belarus was once a gateway for Russian troops. With reports of Belarusian troop movements, Ukraine’s border guards stay on high alert. United24 Media traveled to a section of the Ukraine-Belarus border to see how Ukraine is preparing for a potential new offensive from the north.
Russia is all-in on its war economy, boosting its military budget by a staggering $29 billion for 2025, showing no signs of slowing down until at least 2027.