#Russian aggression

For almost three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many analysts have put forward their arguments regarding the true causes of Russian aggression against Ukraine. While the official "arguments" of the Russian leadership are merely a pretext and justification for the global community and its own population, other reasons, which are often not obvious at first glance, lie behind the curtain of Russian rhetoric.

Once starved by Moscow-made artificial hunger, the Holodomor genocide, and now under attack by Russia’s aggression, Ukraine has defied the odds to provide global food security. The nation honors its tragic past on Holodomor Remembrance Day and continues to feed the world, knowing all too well the trauma of starvation.

The Donbas, which has been holding back Russia's assault for over 10 years, is one of the richest regions in Europe in terms of mineral deposits. However, once-industrially developed cities are transforming into ghost towns, unlivable under the current realities of war.

Russia’s largest aerial assault in months has plunged Ukraine into renewed terror, targeting civilians with over 120 missiles and 90 drones on November 17. Among the hardest hit is Sumy, Ukraine’s frontline city bracing for a winter of fear, destruction, and survival.

More than 30 countries have provided military equipment to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Western Allies have committed to shipping a broad range of weaponry as part of promised military packages. What has been promised to Ukraine, and what Western weapons has Ukraine received during 2024?

There are over 110 active armed conflicts worldwide. Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine saw the longest and bloodiest battle of the 21st century. We look at why the Battle of Bakhmut is significant and how it became a powerful symbol of Ukraine’s resistance, leading to tens of thousands of Russian losses.