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Yesterday, a festive Christmas procession took place in the heart of Kyiv.
Handmade stars, voices, and footsteps came together, turning the streets into a living constellation.
📸: Andrii Yakymenko
Handmade stars, voices, and footsteps came together, turning the streets into a living constellation.
📸: Andrii Yakymenko
December 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Yesterday, a festive Christmas procession took place in the heart of Kyiv.
Handmade stars, voices, and footsteps came together, turning the streets into a living constellation.
📸: Andrii Yakymenko
Handmade stars, voices, and footsteps came together, turning the streets into a living constellation.
📸: Andrii Yakymenko
Carol of the Bells’ iconic melody comes from Shchedryk, a Ukrainian folk song whose music was composed by Mykola Leontovych. Originally a spring New Year tune symbolizing renewal, it later became a Christmas classic and a quiet emblem of Ukraine’s culture and independence.
December 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Carol of the Bells’ iconic melody comes from Shchedryk, a Ukrainian folk song whose music was composed by Mykola Leontovych. Originally a spring New Year tune symbolizing renewal, it later became a Christmas classic and a quiet emblem of Ukraine’s culture and independence.
This is what Christmas looks like on the Ukrainian frontlines — fragile, fleeting, human.
Before the holidays, writer Myroslav Laiuk and photographer Viacheslav Ratynskyi visited Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, documenting life in a war-scarred city while hiding from drones.🧵
Before the holidays, writer Myroslav Laiuk and photographer Viacheslav Ratynskyi visited Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, documenting life in a war-scarred city while hiding from drones.🧵
December 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is what Christmas looks like on the Ukrainian frontlines — fragile, fleeting, human.
Before the holidays, writer Myroslav Laiuk and photographer Viacheslav Ratynskyi visited Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, documenting life in a war-scarred city while hiding from drones.🧵
Before the holidays, writer Myroslav Laiuk and photographer Viacheslav Ratynskyi visited Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, documenting life in a war-scarred city while hiding from drones.🧵
Bulgarians were able to force their government to step down after a wave of anti-corruption protests.
We look into how Russia quietly — and violently — supported one of Bulgaria’s most striking symbols of corruption.
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We look into how Russia quietly — and violently — supported one of Bulgaria’s most striking symbols of corruption.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Bulgarians were able to force their government to step down after a wave of anti-corruption protests.
We look into how Russia quietly — and violently — supported one of Bulgaria’s most striking symbols of corruption.
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We look into how Russia quietly — and violently — supported one of Bulgaria’s most striking symbols of corruption.
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Every year, people around the world discover Ukraine’s unique Christmas traditions on our website.
Support Ukraïner in 2026 — keep these stories alive.
Support Ukraïner in 2026 — keep these stories alive.
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Every year, people around the world discover Ukraine’s unique Christmas traditions on our website.
Support Ukraïner in 2026 — keep these stories alive.
Support Ukraïner in 2026 — keep these stories alive.
While Russia’s tanks and missiles wage war on Ukraine, its publishing houses wage another battle — for hearts, minds, and narratives.
Despite sanctions, Kremlin ideologues continue to publish books across France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
Despite sanctions, Kremlin ideologues continue to publish books across France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
December 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
While Russia’s tanks and missiles wage war on Ukraine, its publishing houses wage another battle — for hearts, minds, and narratives.
Despite sanctions, Kremlin ideologues continue to publish books across France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
Despite sanctions, Kremlin ideologues continue to publish books across France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
America’s political turbulence reminds us why strong institutions and an active civil society matter.
American diplomat George Kent reflects on Ukraine’s long tradition of civic resistance since the Granite Revolution on the Maidan.
American diplomat George Kent reflects on Ukraine’s long tradition of civic resistance since the Granite Revolution on the Maidan.
December 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
America’s political turbulence reminds us why strong institutions and an active civil society matter.
American diplomat George Kent reflects on Ukraine’s long tradition of civic resistance since the Granite Revolution on the Maidan.
American diplomat George Kent reflects on Ukraine’s long tradition of civic resistance since the Granite Revolution on the Maidan.
Why has Belgium become the biggest obstacle to using Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine? How are Belgium’s concerns exaggerated? And what are the chances that a deal gets done?
Let’s break down the situation in Brussels this week
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Let’s break down the situation in Brussels this week
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December 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Why has Belgium become the biggest obstacle to using Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine? How are Belgium’s concerns exaggerated? And what are the chances that a deal gets done?
Let’s break down the situation in Brussels this week
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Let’s break down the situation in Brussels this week
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Despite Moscow’s claims, Putin’s war wasn’t a reaction to NATO expansion—it was planned years earlier. Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak says that by 2009 security experts warned the Kremlin had already approved a blueprint for a full-scale invasion.
December 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Despite Moscow’s claims, Putin’s war wasn’t a reaction to NATO expansion—it was planned years earlier. Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak says that by 2009 security experts warned the Kremlin had already approved a blueprint for a full-scale invasion.
What connects paramilitary training camps in Bosnia and Serbia and Stars of David painted on buildings in Paris?
The answer is Russia.
The answer is Russia.
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
What connects paramilitary training camps in Bosnia and Serbia and Stars of David painted on buildings in Paris?
The answer is Russia.
The answer is Russia.
Military service is intense, but modern warfare lets everyone contribute. Ukrainian actress-turned-medic Marharyta Burkovska notes Ukraine’s army now uses specialized roles, letting people serve through their own skills and professions.
December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Military service is intense, but modern warfare lets everyone contribute. Ukrainian actress-turned-medic Marharyta Burkovska notes Ukraine’s army now uses specialized roles, letting people serve through their own skills and professions.
How far does Taliban control reach beyond Afghanistan?
In How Come, Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Shafi Karimi to discuss Taliban rule and how Afghan journalists remain at risk even in exile in Europe.
Karimi shared this moment that shocked him in Paris.🧵
In How Come, Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Shafi Karimi to discuss Taliban rule and how Afghan journalists remain at risk even in exile in Europe.
Karimi shared this moment that shocked him in Paris.🧵
December 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
How far does Taliban control reach beyond Afghanistan?
In How Come, Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Shafi Karimi to discuss Taliban rule and how Afghan journalists remain at risk even in exile in Europe.
Karimi shared this moment that shocked him in Paris.🧵
In How Come, Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Shafi Karimi to discuss Taliban rule and how Afghan journalists remain at risk even in exile in Europe.
Karimi shared this moment that shocked him in Paris.🧵
While the West hesitates to confront Russia, the Kremlin turns that hesitation into a weapon. Journalist Vitaly Portnikov explains how technological shifts from Russia’s war in Ukraine have reshaped modern warfare — enabling Moscow to wage hybrid aggression without armies.
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
While the West hesitates to confront Russia, the Kremlin turns that hesitation into a weapon. Journalist Vitaly Portnikov explains how technological shifts from Russia’s war in Ukraine have reshaped modern warfare — enabling Moscow to wage hybrid aggression without armies.
Our new How Come episode uncovers how Kremlin-linked networks recruit, train, and deploy operatives across Europe — from Balkan camps to Parisian streets.
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How Russia trains agents to undermine Europe | How Come
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December 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our new How Come episode uncovers how Kremlin-linked networks recruit, train, and deploy operatives across Europe — from Balkan camps to Parisian streets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlnw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlnw...
Given the present political dynamics, should Americans be more humble in their criticisms of Ukraine and focus more on Ukrainians who stand to protect their anti-corruption institutions? American diplomat George Kent thinks so.
December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Given the present political dynamics, should Americans be more humble in their criticisms of Ukraine and focus more on Ukrainians who stand to protect their anti-corruption institutions? American diplomat George Kent thinks so.
The war in Ukraine isn’t only about borders — it’s about nuclear deterrence. In this video, France’s ambassador to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière, explains how Ukraine’s fate is pushing countries to rethink nuclear choices — and why the war’s outcome has global security implications.
December 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The war in Ukraine isn’t only about borders — it’s about nuclear deterrence. In this video, France’s ambassador to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière, explains how Ukraine’s fate is pushing countries to rethink nuclear choices — and why the war’s outcome has global security implications.
If Russia collapses, it won’t start at the edges — but in Moscow.
In this video, Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains why Russia’s periphery is unlikely to spark a national liberation movement under Putin’s centralised control.
In this video, Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains why Russia’s periphery is unlikely to spark a national liberation movement under Putin’s centralised control.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If Russia collapses, it won’t start at the edges — but in Moscow.
In this video, Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains why Russia’s periphery is unlikely to spark a national liberation movement under Putin’s centralised control.
In this video, Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains why Russia’s periphery is unlikely to spark a national liberation movement under Putin’s centralised control.
Some lobbyists can open doors, but to many U.S. officials, pricey lobbyists claiming they can do so for Ukraine often seem like a waste.
Julia Tymoshenko sat down with U.S. diplomat George Kent to discuss American support for Ukraine and the “Mindichgate” corruption scandal.
Julia Tymoshenko sat down with U.S. diplomat George Kent to discuss American support for Ukraine and the “Mindichgate” corruption scandal.
December 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Some lobbyists can open doors, but to many U.S. officials, pricey lobbyists claiming they can do so for Ukraine often seem like a waste.
Julia Tymoshenko sat down with U.S. diplomat George Kent to discuss American support for Ukraine and the “Mindichgate” corruption scandal.
Julia Tymoshenko sat down with U.S. diplomat George Kent to discuss American support for Ukraine and the “Mindichgate” corruption scandal.
The idea of Ukraine as “anti-Russia” started in the Kremlin and spread abroad without many realising it reinforces Moscow’s narrative. Ukrainian journalist Vitaly Portnikov explains what Russians really mean by it — and how it exposes Moscow’s imperial worldview.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The idea of Ukraine as “anti-Russia” started in the Kremlin and spread abroad without many realising it reinforces Moscow’s narrative. Ukrainian journalist Vitaly Portnikov explains what Russians really mean by it — and how it exposes Moscow’s imperial worldview.
America’s political climate shows why Ukraine’s push for strong institutions is vital for a prosperous future. Julia Tymoshenko spoke with U.S. diplomat George Kent about U.S. support, the “Mindichgate” scandal, and why Ukraine's eastern regions and Crimea are integral to the country.
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
America’s political climate shows why Ukraine’s push for strong institutions is vital for a prosperous future. Julia Tymoshenko spoke with U.S. diplomat George Kent about U.S. support, the “Mindichgate” scandal, and why Ukraine's eastern regions and Crimea are integral to the country.
Sudan’s 2023 civil war didn’t appear overnight. It grew from a collapsed democratic transition, rival armed factions vying for power, and decades of ethnic violence.
We break down how these forces paved the way for the brutal conflict still unfolding today. 🧵
We break down how these forces paved the way for the brutal conflict still unfolding today. 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sudan’s 2023 civil war didn’t appear overnight. It grew from a collapsed democratic transition, rival armed factions vying for power, and decades of ethnic violence.
We break down how these forces paved the way for the brutal conflict still unfolding today. 🧵
We break down how these forces paved the way for the brutal conflict still unfolding today. 🧵
Shafi Karimi, an Afghan journalist in exile, left Afghanistan months before the Taliban takeover. We discussed with him Taliban rule, women’s rights, threats to exiled journalists, and how some Western bloggers echo the Taliban’s narrative.
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Shafi Karimi, an Afghan journalist in exile, left Afghanistan months before the Taliban takeover. We discussed with him Taliban rule, women’s rights, threats to exiled journalists, and how some Western bloggers echo the Taliban’s narrative.
The difference between Ukraine and Russia is more than ethnic or cultural — it’s political.
Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains how Ukraine’s historic capacity for self-organisation has built a society rooted in resilience and reform — one strong enough to endure the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains how Ukraine’s historic capacity for self-organisation has built a society rooted in resilience and reform — one strong enough to endure the Russian invasion.
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The difference between Ukraine and Russia is more than ethnic or cultural — it’s political.
Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains how Ukraine’s historic capacity for self-organisation has built a society rooted in resilience and reform — one strong enough to endure the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains how Ukraine’s historic capacity for self-organisation has built a society rooted in resilience and reform — one strong enough to endure the Russian invasion.
When U.S. global media fell silent, rivals moved in. Myroslava Gongadze, Ukrainian journalist and former Voice of America Eastern Europe Bureau Chief, warns of the information vacuum left behind — and how China and Russia now fill it without the same standards.
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When U.S. global media fell silent, rivals moved in. Myroslava Gongadze, Ukrainian journalist and former Voice of America Eastern Europe Bureau Chief, warns of the information vacuum left behind — and how China and Russia now fill it without the same standards.
Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi about life in Afghanistan under de facto Taliban rule.
Karimi outlines what the the regime's return means for people, its impact on women, and men's responsibilities.
Karimi outlines what the the regime's return means for people, its impact on women, and men's responsibilities.
November 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi about life in Afghanistan under de facto Taliban rule.
Karimi outlines what the the regime's return means for people, its impact on women, and men's responsibilities.
Karimi outlines what the the regime's return means for people, its impact on women, and men's responsibilities.