War in Ukraine

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have inked a historic agreement of unprecedented scale—an all-encompassing partnership spanning a century. Such a deal is unparalleled in history.

Lithium is a cornerstone of Europe's green energy future, essential for batteries powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and digital devices. Ukraine sits atop one of the largest untapped reserves, but Russia’s invasion is putting these critical resources at risk.

Bearings—small but indispensable components—are the lifeblood of heavy machinery, from tanks to drones. Despite international sanctions banning their export to Russia, the Kremlin continues to secure these critical parts, often involving third-country intermediaries and re-export schemes, including from manufacturers in the EU and Japan.

Ukrainian forces fiercely defended Donetsk Airport in a long and grueling battle, embodying the nation's uncompromising strength and courage. We revisit the resistance of the Ukrainian Cyborgs—the soldiers of steel—whose unyielding determination set a precedent for Ukraine’s military might in the face of relentless Russian aggression.

2025 marks the first year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russia’s oil and gas revenue will fall short of covering military expenditures. Russia urgently needs to develop new methods to circumvent sanctions or reduce spending, including on the war effort.

Every year, around 200 incidents of damage to submarine cables occur globally. However, what is happening right now in the Baltic Sea does not seem coincidental, according to European officials.