War in Ukraine

While Ukrainian chess players fall victim to Russia’s ongoing invasion, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) is on the verge of fully reinstating Russia and Belarus in global chess—a decision that could forever stain the sport’s integrity and hand Moscow a major propaganda victory.

Russia has committed a litany of war crimes against Ukrainians—torture, crimes against humanity, and cultural genocide—while waging its war of aggression. Despite sanctions and global condemnation, these atrocities continue to escalate. This article sheds light on just a fraction of the thousands documented daily by authorities in their pursuit of justice and accountability.

In the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the daily routines of Ukrainians have adapted to new realities that have become second nature to them. What locals deem normal, might seem surprising for foreigners. Here’s what you need to know when travelling to Ukraine.

Cheap to build and deadly, First Person View (FPV) drones have become a fixture in this war, and the Pokrovsk frontline is no exception. For two brothers from Kherson—call signs “Stary” and “Google”—hunting Russian invaders is a family business.

Since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine in 2014, Russia has been subject to significant sanctions aimed at weakening its military-industrial complex (MIC). Despite these measures, Russia’s MIC has reached its highest production capacity since the Soviet era, particularly in recent years—especially following the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This would not have been possible without the technology of Ukraine's allies.

Western allies are close to granting Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory with their long-range missiles. And there are plenty of potential targets.