💥The US strike against Iran also affects China — its energy sector, the Belt and Road Initiative, and geopolitical ambitions. Was Beijing prepared? Analysis by Serhiy Korsunsky. #USA #Iran #China #news #politics #economy zn.ua/eng/us-strik...

Can Europe guarantee security without the US nuclear umbrella? Five scenarios for nuclear autonomy — in an analysis by Oleksiy Izhak. #Europe #nuclearweapons #USA #France #GreatBritain zn.ua/eng/france-a...

The myth of the “Leningrad landing force” and erased Ukrainian names in the history of physics. On the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's membership in CERN — a conversation about the return of its own scientific heritage. zn.ua/eng/quantum-... #CERN #science #Ukraine #physics #technology

Are the elections a signal to Trump and a response to Putin? Why this is risky and why peace is not in the Kremlin's interests — in an article by Inna Vedernikova. zn.ua/eng/behind-g... #Ukraine #politics #elections #negotiations #Trump #Putin #war #referendum

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are without heat and have intermittent electricity. How the authorities are preparing for the cold weather — in an article by Vladislav Obukh. #Kharkiv #Dnipro #Odesa #Kyiv #heating #blackout #energycrisis #WarInUkraine zn.ua/eng/cold-win...

700,000 people in Zaporizhzhia live 20 km from the front line — under air raid sirens and sirens, but with jobs, schools, and cafes. In Valeria Konstantinova's report — a city without slogans and with questions about the future. #Zaporizhzhia #warinUkraine #frontline zn.ua/eng/a-city-o...

The EU is giving Ukraine €90 billion, but starting in 2027, there may be a shortage of funds and risks for defense, explains Tetiana Bohdan. #EU #financial_aid #economy #defense #war_in_Ukraine zn.ua/eng/eus-90-b...

Ukraine underestimated the scale of the energy war, resulting in a severe electricity shortage. Maria Tsaturyan explains why blackouts could become chronic if mistakes are not addressed. zn.ua/eng/blackout... #energy #blackouts #infrastructure #warinUkraine

The ban on Russian gas until 2027 is more of a formality than a breakthrough. Serhiy Makohon explains why this does not change the rules of the game and what risks remain for Ukraine. #EU #gas #energy #Russia #warinUkraine #sanctions zn.ua/eng/eu-to-ba...

The shadow market takes billions from the state budget every year, and last year, “envelope salaries” became the leader. Vyacheslav Cherkashin explains who else is causing the greatest losses. #Economy #budget #smuggling #corruption #Ukraine zn.ua/eng/lost-bud...

Can a “referendum on peace” be constitutional and not cause division? Andriy Mahera explains the line between democracy and legal fiction. #referendum #Constitution #warinUkraine #law #politics zn.ua/eng/peace-re...

The government is preparing to sign an $800 billion “Economic Prosperity Plan,” but there are far fewer actual investment projects. Yulia Samayeva explains why the initiative is at risk of failing. #economy #investments #government #warinUkraine #reforms zn.ua/eng/an-800-b...

At the Davos Forum, Ukraine plans to sign an Economic Prosperity Plan with the United States. Economists Vasyl Furman and Oleksandr Chop explain what it should include, taking into account historical lessons. #USA #warinUkraine #economy #internationalPolitics #recovery zn.ua/eng/rapid-po...

Every degree of frost puts additional strain on the power grid: at –20°C, the deficit can reach 8 GW. Vladislav Obukh found out how many hours Ukrainians will be left without light and heat. #energy #powercuts #frost #warinUkraine #powergrid zn.ua/eng/what-if-...

After Zelensky's trip to the US, plans for the leadership of the Presidential Administration changed. Why the choice fell on Kirill Budanov — in an article by Inna Vedernikova. #politics #warinUkraine #OPU #Budanov #Zelenskyy zn.ua/eng/successo...

In 2025, Ukraine's gas market found itself caught between social stability and financial crisis. Serhiy Makohon explains why Naftogaz is becoming a financial black hole and how to avoid repeating mistakes in 2026. zn.ua/eng/666865-r... #gas #energy #warinUkraine

The Russian-Ukrainian war has become a source of profit for the US — from defense contracts to energy, write Mykhailo Honchar, Oksana Ishchuk, and Oleksandr Khara. zn.ua/eng/-peace-a... #war #Ukraine #USA #Europe

Tetyana Bohdan analyzed whether other allies could compensate for the reduction in US military support: there are many initiatives, but their effectiveness is not yet convincing. zn.ua/eng/how-ukra... #war #Ukraine #USA #EU #economy

Zelensky deliberately remains in crisis, counting on anti-corruption pressure to fade and consolidation to take effect. Inna Vedernikova explains why this is an illusion. zn.ua/eng/the-illu... #corruption #anticorruption #warinUkraine #Zelensky #politics

Valery Borovik explains why documents do not stop war, but technology determines defense, analyzes the war of machines, the recruitment of specialists, and Ukraine's asymmetric advantages. zn.ua/eng/how-to-c... #technology #warinUkraine #military

The UN International Court of Justice has accepted Russia's counterclaims, but this is only a procedural step and does not change the essence of the case, explains Gunduz Mammadov. zn.ua/eng/russias-... #Russia #warinUkraine #UN

"Too many leaders think they are above the law", says Sir Anthony Hooper. In an interview with Galina Chizhik, he talks about threats to democracy and the rule of law. The project was created in collaboration with the Needle initiative. zn.ua/eng/sir-anth... #warinUkraine #court #democracy #law

Europe fears war, Russia is preparing for a new one, and Ukraine experiences it every day. An interview by Roman Vybranovsky with Kees Klompenhouwer and François Esbourg. zn.ua/eng/the-west... #EU #Europe #USA #Ukraine #Russia #warinUkraine

Ukraine was faced with a choice: accept Washington's imposed “Trump plan” with concessions or continue the war. ZN.UA obtained four documents that formed the basis of these Russian “proposals,” which are analyzed by Tatyana Silina. zn.ua/eng/trumps-n... #USA #Trump #Europe #Russia #warinUkraine

The average salary in Ukraine is €549, while in neighboring countries it is several times higher. Tetiana Bohdan considers what economic conditions could encourage Ukrainians to return after the war. #economy #refugees #warinUkraine #migration zn.ua/eng/the-pric...

The government has announced an IMF program worth $8.4 billion. Analyst Oleksandr Paraschiy notes that these funds will mainly be used to repay previous debts. #economy #Ukraine #warinUkraine #news zn.ua/eng/an-expen...

Parliament has approved the 2026 budget with populist “guts” and without sufficient sources to cover the deficit. Yulia Samayeva analyzes what this will cost Ukraine during the war. zn.ua/eng/phantom-... #warinUkraine #economy #budget

#Trump speaks of #Zelensky's “ingratitude,” while the West counts its blessings. Mark Dixon says in his article that it is #Putin who should be grateful. zn.ua/eng/trump-tr... #WarInUkraine #USA #Russia

Yermak's resignation was forced: what happens next and will it change the government — in an article by Inna Vedernikova. zn.ua/eng/the-syst... #politics #Ukraine #Yermak #Zelensky #corruption

Oleksiy Kushch analyses why Ukraine's Makhno-style economy fails to overcome inequality and what this means for the country's future. #Economy #warinUkraine #corruption zn.ua/eng/mindich-...

The High Council of Justice notes increasing pressure on judges, ranging from surveillance to cyberattacks. Why these cases often go unresolved is explained in Vladimir Gurzhy's article. zn.ua/eng/from-bea... #court #law #judges #Ukraine

What will be the socio-psychological consequences of Operation Midas? The opinions of sociologists and psychologists on this subject are presented in an article by Alla Kotlyar. zn.ua/eng/mindichg... #corruption #anti-corruption #warinUkraine #energy

The authorities are focusing on PR projects, while, according to Tetiana Bohdan, the government should focus on social and humanitarian issues and the growing poverty among its employees zn.ua/eng/losses-f... #economy #finance #warinUkraine

People died as a result of the night shelling of Ternopil on November 19. The city, like the country, continues to recover from the attack. Tetyana Sheptytska writes about historical parallels. zn.ua/eng/after-ru... #warinUkraine #drones #Russia

Operation Midas is considered a success, but why is Timur Mindich still not in the High Council of Science and Education, and was there a leak of information? Read Inna Vedernikova's article to find out. zn.ua/eng/operatio... #corruption #energy #Ukraine #anti-corruption

Due to the loss of its own production, Ukraine plans to import gas, but the main problem is a lack of funds. For more details, see Sergey Makogon's article. #energy #gas #warinUkraine #attacks zn.ua/eng/financin...

Bill No. 14048 has been called a victory for decentralization, but experts see it as a threat to reform. Read more in Inna Vedernikova's article. #politics #Ukraine #warinUkraine #reforms zn.ua/eng/a-blow-t...

The European Commission is concerned about the slowdown in reforms and pressure on anti-corruption bodies. For more details, see Karina Aslanyan's article. #Ukraine #EU #European Commission #report #reforms zn.ua/eng/the-war-...

When one court is in ruins and another is empty, reform becomes inevitable. How to make justice more accessible and effective — in an article by Svitlana Maystruk and Kari Kislainen. #court #law #Ukraine #reforms zn.ua/eng/judicial...

Yulia Samayeva reminds us that the funds in the “Kudritsky case” were returned to the state several years ago. She speculates on why the proceedings were opened now and where Tomas Fiala and their joint energy project fit into this story. zn.ua/eng/the-kudr... #politics #Ukraine #Ukrenergo

Parliament moves on to the second reading of the state budget for 2026. In her article, Tetiana Bohdan analyzes the document and outlines its strengths and weaknesses. zn.ua/eng/budget-2... #economy #warinUkraine #finance #budget

Sunflowers, corn, and soybeans are being harvested—key crops for foreign exchange earnings in the agricultural sector in 2025. The weather has hampered the work. Details are in the article by Larisa Huk. zn.ua/eng/rain-rui... #agriculture #harvest #Ukraine

Every time Ukraine's GDP approaches $200 billion, a crisis or war breaks out. Oleksiy Kushch analyzes whether the economy is capable of growing without new setbacks — after all, this year we are once again approaching the “cursed” mark. #economy #finance #warinUkraine zn.ua/eng/groundho...

Luhansk and Donetsk — eleven years under occupation. ZN.UA have compiled a chronicle of Donbas — life, figures, survival. An article by Yevgeny Shibalov about the world that once belonged to us. #warinUkraine #Luhansk #Donetsk zn.ua/eng/mutilate...

During the shelling of Kharkiv, Ukrainian scientists grew crystals for the Large Hadron Collider in the basement of the institute. Project manager Oleg Sidletsky described how this occurred. #science #technology #war zn.ua/eng/ukrainia...

Despite the number of sanctions imposed, their effectiveness remains low after four years of war. How to increase pressure on the Kremlin's economy — in an article by Yegor Ostapov. #sanctions #Russia #warinUkraine zn.ua/eng/the-sanc...

The Security Service of Ukraine found the Russian passport of Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov in its archives. Hristo Grozev called the document “a forgery.” Who will now run the city? Alexander Sergienko explains in his article. zn.ua/eng/odesa-tr... #Trukhanov #Ukraine #Odessa

The old apple tree outside the window was in bloom, while Grandmother Kateryna slowly faded away in solitude. One son was in Russia, the other on the front lines. Read about the story of a mother torn apart by war in this article by Yulia Vovkodav. #warinUkraine #article zn.ua/eng/across-t...

Information about Fire Point — including prices, order volumes, and test results — is confidential. However, ZN .UA managed to speak with the company's chief engineer, Denis Shtilman. All the details are in Vitaly Kononuchenko's interview. zn.ua/eng/inside-f... #war #Ukraine #rockets

Ukraine's shadow capital has moved into cryptocurrency. Assets have reached $50 billion, and the state still does not know how to regulate them. Oleksiy Kushch explained the reasons. #cryptocurrency #crypto #Ukraine zn.ua/eng/regulati...