War in Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers, medics, civilians, and volunteers remain in Russian captivity, enduring systematic brutality and torture. We learn about the harrowing experience of a British prisoner of war who survived this ordeal and hear from a lawyer fighting for justice and POW exchanges.

Putin claims that the Oreshnik missile, used in a recent attack against Ukraine, is “impossible” to intercept, even with the most advanced Western air defense systems. Putin even challenged Kyiv and the West to a “high-tech dual”. The US has a weapon in its arsenal that could reportedly intercept the Oreshnik, what do we know about it, and will it be delivered to Ukraine?c

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. 

For decades, Russia has systematically destroyed Ukraine’s environment, starting with the Chornobyl catastrophe that threatened the entire continent with a nuclear disaster. As the latest oil spill in the Kerch Strait shows, Russia’s disregard for the environment threatens Ukraine with an ongoing ecocide, among the numerous war crimes the Kremlin is hell-bent on committing in Ukraine.

From nerve agents to choking gases, the Kremlin has a long history of using chemical warfare, whether in assassinations or on the frontlines. Russian forces have deployed chemical weapons against Ukrainians, violating international law. What chemical weapons is Russia using and what do we know about them?

Despite hopes for a shift in public opinion, polls show that the vast majority of Russians have been supporting the war in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion started—support that has remained stable.