War in Ukraine

Two years after the fall of Azovstal, the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including members of the Azov brigade, remains uncertain. Held by Russia in undisclosed locations, they are denied contact with families, exchanges, and access to international observers. Why?

You may remember the buzz around the transfer of old cars from London to Ukraine. They were set to be scrapped under the city’s new ultra-low emission zone regulations, so Ukraine asked for them to be sent to the country’s frontline instead. After much debate, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, agreed. But what has happened since? And have any arrived? 

In its assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Russia has set its sights on the Dniester Hydroelectric Power Plant, less than 20 kilometers from the Moldovan border. The destruction of this dam could unleash a flood, engulfing towns and triggering a humanitarian crisis in a nation already grappling with the spillover effects of the war next door.

Russia’s tactics have evolved. The modernization of old Soviet gliding bombs has become a cheap and effective means to level entire towns and frontline positions in Ukraine.

On May 10th, Russian troops launched a new offensive in the Kharkiv region. However, rapid progress in the region did not happen; battles are ongoing in border areas, and the Russian forces have managed to advance only by 10 km.

Today, as we observe World Climate Change Day, it's imperative to shine a light on the lesser-discussed consequence of wars: their environmental impact.