Yurii Marchenko

With OSCE observers absent and a CIS mission set to monitor Russia’s September 18–20 parliamentary election, previous votes offer clues as to how Moscow seeks to give the process an appearance of international legitimacy.

The models were walking, Gorillaz was playing, and Ukrainian air defenses were firing at Russian drones overhead. As guests descended into the bomb shelter, they slipped into empty seats beside the runway. This was Ukrainian Fashion Week 2026.

Polish historian Igor Hałagida explains why the violence between Ukrainians and Poles in the 1940s remains contested, and what it will take for both nations to reconcile.

Russia spent $500,000 on jet-powered Shahed drones to kill Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov. The Ukrainian electronic warfare expert survived the strike and continued developing the drones and air defense systems, reshaping modern combat.

For a long time, Russian civil aviation and airport infrastructure tried to maintain the illusion of normalcy and insulation from the war. But the mass use of commercial flights to move troops has begun to spark resistance, while Russia’s war has now reached Russian airports themselves.

“Azov” is one of Ukraine’s most well-known military units. Today marks its 12th anniversary. But behind the name lies more than just the heroic defense of Mariupol under complete encirclement or successful operations. It is a story of constant transformation, military innovation, and tangible battlefield results. Here are ten facts that help explain why “Azov” is more than just a unit.