Military medicine is more than tourniquets and transfusions—it’s a full chain of care from battlefield to recovery. Ukrainian actress-turned-combat medic Marharyta Burkovska explains how Ukraine’s medical units became a lifesaving ecosystem.

Russia’s ability to wage war depends not on public opinion or battlefield morale, but on oil and gas revenues. Former Commander of U.S. Army Europe Ben Hodges explains why targeting Russian energy exports could determine the outcome of the war.

The winter blackouts in Ukraine are an act of genocide.

Corruption is stopping progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and many citizens feel they have no way to fight it. Leila Bičakčić, CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, explains how fear and exploitation hide massive enrichment in the country.

The Genocide Convention prohibits “deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.” If these are not conditions to bring about physical destruction, what is?

400,000 casualties. Less than 1% territory gained. Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges explains why Russia’s war of attrition isn’t decisive.

Trump promised peace in 24 hours. Why is Ukraine under pressure instead of Russia? Because this isn’t about peace — it’s about performance. In our new explainer, we break down how Trump’s “America First” logic works — and why relying on old assumptions about the US is becoming dangerous.

War is a catastrophe — but also a catalyst. Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak argues that every modern democracy, from the G7 nations to Ukraine, has passed through a period of instability, revolution, and war that ultimately forced the radical reforms needed for renewal.

When the U.S. attacked Venezuela, Maduro’s protectors were nowhere to be found. This isn’t the first time Moscow has walked away when the pressure came. Russia claims to be a loyal counterweight to Western hegemony and neocolonialism. Yet Russia’s loyalty runs very shallow.

America First, wars everywhere? Trump’s foreign policy seems chaotic. But the U.S. National Security Strategy tells another story. Our new video shows how actions from Venezuela to Europe to Ukraine follow a populist logic in the name of “the American people.” youtu.be/iq1QMC6OYAA

American diplomat George Kent reflects on Ukrainians’ courage in confronting corruption. Shaped by decades of Soviet-era norms, the country has spent 35 years navigating the tension between public expectations and abuse of power on its path to Europe.

100 Photos of Ukraine is our annual visual summary. In 2025, Ukraїner photographers captured moments that tell the story of today’s Ukraine — war and everyday life, loss and resilience, struggle and dignity.

International reporting often paints Bosnia as a “bad example” and sees Ukraine only through the lens of war. Leila Bičakčić, CEO and co-founder of the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN), dives into what the media misses — the real societal challenges in both countries.

War changes people and art itself. Ukrainian actress-turned-medic Marharyta Burkovska reflects on what war films should capture, how Ukraine’s experience is reshaping cinema, and how each person’s war leaves a unique mark on art.

War accelerates progress — peace refines it. Vitaly Portnikov, Ukrainian journalist, explains why innovation accelerates in war, how urgency drives invention, and why wartime breakthroughs differ from peacetime progress—and how war changes investment logic.

Being Ukrainian is more than ancestry — it's a civic identity that underpins the nation’s resilience. Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak explains how a deeply mixed past shaped Ukraine, and how its political culture defines what it means to be Ukrainian.

Ukraine’s resistance didn’t begin in 2022 — or even 1991. In this excerpt, diplomat George Kent recalls the late 1980s, when Ukrainians made up half of Soviet political prisoners. From west to east, figures like Vasyl Stus embodied that spirit.

When the war in Ukraine began, analysts warned that the Balkans could be next if Russia succeeded quickly. In this interview, Leila Bičakčić, CEO and co-founder of the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN), breaks down the turmoil the region experienced and why tensions are rising again.

For more than nine years, we have been sharing Ukraine with the world in more than 10 languages. And one of those languages is photography. As we move into 2026, we offer this peek into what we saw in 2025. More to come soon on our site.

From vertep plays to Christmas processions to Malanka. Even in wartime, Ukraine celebrates. To remember, to stay connected, and to feel human. All footage in this video comes from the Ukraїner film “Malanka and Christmas.”

Shchedryk, by Mykola Leontovych, became Carol of the Bells, a Christmas anthem worldwide. From pagan roots to films like Home Alone and Harry Potter, its melody spans centuries. A century later, Ukrainian culture still defends the country, showing art’s enduring power.

On December 28, Lviv joined the festive parade of Christmas stars. More than a celebration, the parade is a living tradition — a way of preserving cultural memory and weaving shared heritage into the contemporary urban landscape. 📸 Sofiia Soliar

When Soviet Russia invaded, Ukraine knew it had to win the information war. In 1919, Symon Petliura used culture: Oleksandr Koshyts formed the Ukrainian Republican Choir and took “Shchedryk” from Prague to Paris, showing Ukraine existed—and was distinct from Russia.

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

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.🧵

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. 🧵1/10

Every year, people around the world discover Ukraine’s unique Christmas traditions on our website. 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.

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.

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 🧵1/13

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.

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.🧵

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 🧵

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.

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.

We’re starting our interview series with a conversation with Shafi Karimi, an Afghan journalist now in exile. He is a Founder of Future Afghanistan and sat down with us to discuss the realities of the country now.

Although Sudan’s current conflict is primarily a civil war between two domestic forces, experts say several foreign powers are also involved — supporting one or both sides, much like Russia is today. 🧵1/9