War in Ukraine

One of Central Asia’s smallest economies is posting extraordinary numbers despite the absence of major reforms. The main reason for these “successes” is Russia’s ability to circumvent sanctions with Kyrgyzstan’s help—a factor that remains largely overlooked by the international community.

“If swarms of Shaheds are heading toward France, Sweden, the Baltic States—what do we do?” As Russia’s drones batter Ukraine’s skies, experts warn that Europe’s air defenses may be unprepared for such mass drone and missile attacks. 

Russia is quietly stocking its defense factories with banned Japanese technology, slipping past trade restrictions by disguising product names in contracts.

For the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has carried out a direct strike on Ukraine’s government quarter, hitting the Cabinet of Ministers building and destroying part of its upper floors.

Faced with Russia’s full-scale war, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) has emerged as a leading force. From defending Kyiv on day one to pioneering naval-drone raids that have downed Russian warships, helicopters, and even fighter jets, DIU might not spin spider webs—but its owl-and-sword emblem suggests something just as deadly.