War in Ukraine

An in-depth look at President Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan presented to the Ukrainian Parliament on October 16th. How Ukraine plans to end the war by 2025 and ensure peace on its own terms.

North Korea isn’t just sending missiles and ammo to R ussi a—it’s sending soldiers. About 3,000 North Korean troops have joined the war in Ukraine.

“Two girls died,” says Slava, a Kherson local who survived a Russian drone attack, his scarred hands a painful reminder. He glances at the bus stop where we’ve paused, and twitches. “Let’s move,” he says. Bus stops, he knows too well, are prime targets.

Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death,” spent decades fueling global conflicts with Soviet-made weapons, making him one of the most prolific international arms dealers. After serving a lengthy prison term, he’s been released—and now the Russian war profiteer is back in business. But who is Bout, and what about his murky past gave him this notorious title?

Ukraine is in advanced negotiations with Western allies to secure Swedish Gripen fighter jets, aiming to further strengthen its air superiority in the fight against the Russian invasion. What is the Gripen and what can it do?

Profiting from the brutal killings of Ukrainians, Russia’s top pro-war Telegram channel sells “exclusive” footage of Russian atrocities. What do we know about the channel and who cashing in on this blood money?