Perspectives

He faced Nazi Germany at 15. Now, at 98, Volodymyr Overko watches Russia’s war unfold, where the memory of a shared victory is invoked, and distorted, to justify new aggression. In this rare firsthand account, a Ukrainian WWII veteran reflects on a life shaped by war, reminding that the defeat of fascism was a collective sacrifice, not a legacy any one nation can claim as its own.

A surge in Russian cyberattacks is pushing Ukraine to rewrite its cybersecurity playbook—fast. The government is taking decisive steps to harden digital defenses, restore trust, and bring its laws in line with Europe’s most advanced standards.

On April 13, the center of Sumy, Ukraine, was struck by two ballistic missiles launched from the Voronezh and Kursk regions of Russia. The attack killed over 30 civilians and injured more than 100, including children. Preliminary reports indicate the attack was carried out using Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles. Both missiles reportedly contain numerous components originating from Ukraine’s allied countries.

When Russia launched its war against Ukraine in 2014, thousands of volunteers stepped forward to defend the country. Many would go on to form the backbone of some of the most capable brigades in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.