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The world’s most liveable cities in 2026: who tops the ranking?
Kyiv, 7 July (Ukrmedia) — The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research arm of The Economist magazine, has published its annual Global Liveability Index for 2026....
The domino effect: How attacks on oil refineries brought nearly half of Russia’s oil refining capacity to a standstill
By early July 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces’ campaign of systematic strikes against the aggressor country’s fuel and energy sector had reached its peak in terms of effectiveness. What began...
Political balancing act at Valdai: why Putin «ignores» Crimea, whilst Lukashenko is playing a game of...
June 2026 marked the peak of tensions in the Kyiv–Moscow–Minsk triangle. Whilst Ukrainian precision strikes continued to target military installations, logistics hubs and air defence systems in occupied Crimea...
Oil peak: global prices have returned to pre-war levels
The global oil market has completely eliminated the geopolitical risk premium that had been factored into prices since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Against the backdrop of rapid...
Artificial intelligence is radically changing the rules of war
Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the very nature of warfare. However, humanity has proved to be completely unprepared for what lies ahead in the near future.
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Crimea’s logistical noose: the consequences of the attacks on the peninsula
Crimea, which for over ten years has remained the main political symbol of Russian expansion and propaganda, clearly demonstrates the limits of the occupation system’s resilience. A series of successive and highly precise strikes...
Europe has halted the rise in refugee numbers: what the latest figures reveal
After more than a decade of growth, the number of refugees and asylum seekers in the European Union and the UK stabilised in 2025. The total figure remained virtually unchanged...
The shortage of «cannon fodder»: the Kremlin’s financial extravagance is no longer saving the front line
What would you do with a bonus of $80,000 – an amount more than four times the average annual salary in the country? Or...
Ukrainian AI-powered drones are changing the rules of the war against Russia
The war in Ukraine is shifting towards a new technological paradigm, in which automation and the speed of decision-making are becoming key factors. Recent months have seen the launch of a large-scale «campaign of strikes...
«A ring of fire» around the refinery: how Ukrainian strikes are causing a fuel shortage in Russia
Russia—a country with some of the world’s largest oil reserves—found itself in a paradoxical situation in 2026. In certain regions of the Russian Federation...
Between shelling and reconstruction: real facts about life in frontline cities
Life on the firing line: Kharkiv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia are not only the largest industrial and cultural centres of Eastern and Southern Ukraine, but also the main...
Top 15 free neural networks for content creation
Speed of production and multi-format content have become key factors in the survival of digital media. Modern free neural networks allow you to optimise resources and automate up to 70% of routine operations related to...
A chance for peace or a tactical pause? Why is Russia’s offensive stalling on the front line in 2026...
The spring-summer campaign of 2026, which the Kremlin planned to be decisive for the capture of Donetsk region, is showing unexpected dynamics for Moscow. The Russian military machine is spending...
Ukraine confronts the challenges of war, corruption and builds democratic institutions
The younger generation of Ukrainians is increasingly involved in military training amid the protracted war with Russia. Near Kyiv, teenagers are undergoing regular training under the guidance of instructors...
What is the Oreshnik missile and why did its launch in Kyiv region become a new stage in the...
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv on 24 May was one of the most dangerous in the history of full-scale warfare. More than 90 missiles, hundreds of drones, and the likely use of...
Russian Geranium drones: how Russia is modernising its aerial terror against Ukraine
Over the years of the full-scale war, Russian Geranium series attack drones have become one of the key elements of Russia's air campaign against Ukraine. Relatively cheap to manufacture, they are...
