We spoke with Aishe Kurtamet, a Crimean Tatar fighting for the return of her son Appaz and her ex-husband, Khalil Kurtamet, from Russian captivity. She talks about the ongoing persecution of Crimean Tatars by Russia and the unfounded accusations against her family. 🧵

Ukraine, shaped by many peoples and cultures, echoes the language of mosaic art. This is the idea at the heart of the Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival, taking place in New York from March 19 to March 21, 2026.

In the wake of the Oscars, there’s no need to give more attention to cultural artifacts from a country attempting to destroy Ukrainianness. Instead, support Ukraine by watching Ukrainian films Here are six recommendations from our team👇

Prominent French intellectual Nicolas Tenzer told our Contributing Editor Anastasiia Marushevska why he believes we should no longer view the U.S. as a full ally of Ukraine and Europe.

Four years ago, Mariupol was under siege. Journalist Evgeniy Maloletka captured some of the war’s most powerful images. Years later, he recorded every moment in The Siege of Mariupol. This is how he remembers the strike on the city’s maternity hospital 🧵

Our interview with Nicolas Tenzer is premiering now! The French academic and CEPA senior fellow discusses how Western democracies perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine, the myth of Russia as a “superpower,” and the moral dilemmas shaping wartime decisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T61C...

Should Ukraine trust anyone? Tomorrow, we are premiering our next interview with French academic Nicolas Tenzer. He breaks down why political caution often outweighs justice, and what that means for Ukraine and the world. Don't miss out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T61C...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed the U.S. gave Ukraine its best weapons “for nothing.” But had Washington consulted Kyiv during Iran operations, it could have gained crucial know-how on fighting Iran’s Shahed drones.

They didn’t choose the war, but they chose to defend Ukraine. Thank you to every servicewoman!

While the fall of Ali Khamenei is celebrated by many Iranians and Ukrainians who suffered under his rule, the US strike is another escalation against the rules-based international order. Europe must heed the warnings of Mark Carney and Volodymyr Zelenskyy and stand united. 🧵

Congratulations to Myroslav Laiuk on this wonderful achievement! Ukrainian voices deserve to be heard not only in Ukraine, but far beyond its borders.

On February 24, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the President of Ukraine honored our founder, @logvynenko.bsky.social, and other professionals for strengthening Ukrainian statehood and defending the nation’s sovereignty, integrity, and people with courage and dedication.

Twelve years ago in Simferopol, Crimea, thousands rallied for Ukraine’s unity against occupation. On this meaningful day, we share an interview with Ivan from Yellow Ribbon, a nonviolent resistance movement in Ukraine’s occupied territories. 🧵

On February 26, we mark the Day of Resistance to the occupation of Crimea. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, repression on the peninsula — which began years earlier — has only intensified. There will be no lasting peace in Ukraine without a free Crimea.

In our interview, Swe Win — Burmese journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Myanmar Now and former political prisoner — reflects on Aung San Suu Kyi’s role during the Rohingya persecution in Myanmar. He argues she had no active role in abuses, but that “her complicity lies in her silence.”

Today, Ukrainians mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion — a day that changed our lives and brought immense terror and grief to our people. On this day, we remember everyone who has fallen and reflect on how Ukraine managed to endure yet another year of war.

On this day, we bring you this small selection of the works of Yevhen Maloletka during the Revolution of Dignity. Yevhen is one of over 50 journalists who were targeted by Berkut, the special police unit backed by Russia. They broke his arm and destroyed his equipment. 🧵

It’s been 12 years since Euromaidan, a pivotal moment that shaped Ukraine’s future. Today, we’re sharing key terms about the Revolution of Dignity to help you understand what was happening in Ukraine back then. 🧵

Ukraine’s ties with Europe are accelerating. Artem Bielienkov of the 412th Nemesis OPBpS says the United States leadership shift spurred Europe into action, with dozens of nations now supplying gear, intel and seeking frontline insight.

When authoritarians attack, they target culture, feeding on hate and self-hate. They struggle to conquer people who cherish their heritage and reject inferiority. We saw it in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—and in Ukrainian cultural performances this winter.

In early 2023, as Russian forces entered Bakhmut, writer and war documentarian Myroslav Laiuk witnessed a kiss between two commanders, married only months earlier. This Valentine’s Day, he shares the story of that moment, captured by Danylo Pavlov.

“There are 130 conflicts going on in the world, we cannot have 130 different conflicts featured.” IOC spokesperson Mark Adams pointed to multiple wars to justify banning skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych over his helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. 🧵1/9

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified after refusing to compete without a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. The IOC stated that the decision was made because wearing the helmet was not compliant with competition rules.

On the frontline, rank matters less than the role each person can fulfill. Andrii Khlyvniuk, BoomBox frontman and UAV platoon commander in the “Khyzhak” brigade, shares how small units work like a living organism, built on shared decisions and responsibility.

First POW exchange of the year: 157 Ukrainians are home after the first swap in four months. Among them are 7 civilians, some held in Russian captivity since 2022 and sentenced to long prison terms.

We met Burmese journalist Swe Win in Vienna. Our Contributing Editor Anastasiia Marushevska recorded a conversation with him about Myanmar, the misconceptions surrounding it, and his personal experiences of threats, prison, and forgiveness.

On January 29, Donald Trump said he personally asked Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine for a week due to a severe cold spell, as temperatures plunged to −25°C. He assured the world that Putin agreed. You’ll never guess what happened next👇

Populist governments don’t rely on rhetoric alone. They bypass established procedures, and weaken the checks that limit their power. We break down how Trump’s “America First” logic works, and why relying on old assumptions about the US is becoming dangerous.

In a war shaped by values, Ukrainians face not only an external enemy but an internal struggle as well. Andrii Khlyvniuk, frontman of BoomBox and commander of a UAV platoon in the “Khyzhak” brigade, reflects on fear, injustice, and the need to build fairness around us.

The 412th Nemesis OPBpS has become Ukraine’s largest unit dedicated to intercepting Shaheds. Chief of Staff Artem Bielienkov shares how the team has already shot down over a thousand Shaheds, a capability that has now grown into a separate organisational structure.

The Trump presidency sees itself as the dominant force in the Western Hemisphere — and expects Europe to go it alone. In this video, former Commander of U.S. Army Europe Ben Hodges breaks down how the U.S. approaches Europe and China in its strategic thinking.

Since 2014, Ukrainians from all over have stood up for their country, often in unexpected places. In this video, American diplomat George Kent reflects on the courage of cities like Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, whose citizens fought and died early in Ukraine’s struggle for freedom.

During an ICE operation, federal agents killed a protester in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For many Ukrainians, this story feels familiar: democracies break when institutions turn against their citizens, and the ones who care most are often the first to pay the price. 🧵

Imagine the worst winter you can remember. That is the starting point for understanding this one in Ukraine.

Trump promised to end forever wars. Yet the opposite has happened. He has launched nearly as many air strikes as President Biden did during his entire presidency. We break down how Trump’s “America First” logic works, and why relying on old assumptions about the US is becoming dangerous.

Iran rises against decades of repression. The regime’s response has been killings and internet blackouts. Ukraine, having faced Moscow’s violence, stands with Iran. The world must not look away.🧵

🍷 Wine lovers, assemble! We’re excited to announce that our book “Wines of Ukraine: The Untold Story” by Serhii Klimov is coming out in English!

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.