Vlada Toporkova

When a Russian missile strike levels a building, there’s rubble, flames, and frantic rescue efforts. While firefighters and paramedics save lives and recover bodies, another group of first responders comes in—psychologists. 

Finding out people’s search habits gives us a rare glimpse into the everyday realities of their lives. Google’s Year in Search offers this lens into the hopes, concerns, and curiosities of nations. For Ukraine, these searches tell a story starkly different from most—shaped by resilience under attack, all due to Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Inside the Australian BUSHMASTER—a rugged armored vehicle helping Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces on daring missions in Russia’s Kursk region.

Andrii Sybiha is emerging as a key figure on the international stage following his recent appointment as Ukraine’s Foreign Minister. His predecessor, Dmytro Kuleba, set a high bar in diplomacy, particularly during the early stages of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Amid the Russian invasion, Ukraine's 154th Mechanized Brigade stands ready. The 2S1 Gvozdika artillery unit delivers precision and power, remaining focused under pressure.

This December 5th marks the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum—an agreement meant to provide security assurances to Ukraine in exchange for its decision to give up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal.