War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s forests lie ravaged, its land riddled with landmines, and a flooded territory three times the size of Washington D.C. Russia’s war leaves Ukraine with a catastrophic environmental bill.

The US Senate voted in favor of sending $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

“The longer the missile range, the shorter the war,” said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, underscoring the critical role of long-range weapons. How do American ATACAMS impact the battlefield and could they truly alter the course of the war in Ukraine?

Harley Whitehead—a deminer from the UK in the Ukrainian Volunteer Army—has been dedicated to supporting Ukraine through a variety of humanitarian efforts since 2019. He shares with us his story of what it's like to demine some of the most dangerous frontlines in Ukraine.