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Other people’s cigarettes kill too: second-hand smoke claims 1.66 million lives a year
Second-hand smoke remains one of the most underestimated global health threats. A new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease 2023, published in *The Lancet Public Health*, has shown that:...
Trump may replace his negotiator on Ukraine: the CIA director is in the running
Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to significantly expand the role of CIA Director John Ratcliffe in efforts to bring Russia’s war against Ukraine to an end, according to the Financial Times. Meanwhile, in Washington...
AI, smartphones and fewer books: the OECD has recorded a sharp decline in teenagers’ knowledge
Reading standards amongst teenagers worldwide have fallen to their lowest level in the history of the PISA international assessment. A new OECD study surveyed over 760,000 15-year-olds...
Russia is developing a new long-range ballistic missile: what Ukraine can expect
Russia is moving into a new phase of its missile war against Ukraine. It is no longer simply a matter of increasing the number of «Iskanders», X-101s or «Kalibrs», but of a systematic build-up...
The US may have used up to 160 Patriot missiles in a single night: the implications for Ukraine
The high cost of PAC-3s in the war with Iran is reducing the available stocks of Patriot missiles, whilst Ukraine needs missiles to counter the «Iskanders».
How Ukraine can counter Russia’s ballistic missiles in the absence of Patriot systems
Russia is stepping up its use of ballistic missiles, whilst Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors. Under these circumstances, a purely defensive strategy — waiting for a launch and attempting to...
Russia may attempt an invasion of the Baltic states: why the US is sounding the alarm
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s rare and unannounced visit to Moscow has been given a far more alarming explanation than the White House initially sought to present. According to The Wall...
Russia has used the upgraded «Iskander-1000» against Kyiv for the first time: what we know
Russia has used the upgraded 9M723-2 ballistic missile, known by the codename «Iskander-1000», in combat against Kyiv for the first time. This took place during one of the combined strikes on...
Russian strikes on shopping centres and logistics facilities: dozens of sites have been attacked in the past month
«Epicentre», ROZETKA, «Nova Poshta», «Aurora» and other companies have come under Russian attack. If you are in a shopping centre when the air-raid siren sounds, take shelter.
Power cuts, cold weather and shortages? AI has predicted what lies ahead for Kyiv and the surrounding region this winter
Kyiv and the Kyiv region are preparing for the 2026/27 heating season at a time when Russia is simultaneously stepping up its attacks on the energy sector, gas infrastructure and logistics....
Up to 20,000 per child: how much do school fees cost?
Getting a child ready for the new school year in 2026 will cost Ukrainian parents at least 10,000 hryvnias. If they buy a good-quality rucksack, several sets of clothes and...
25 ways to make money online: what really works in 2026
Just ten years ago, making money online seemed like a mystery or even a dubious prospect to many people. Online work was mainly associated with programmers, designers or people who...
From hours to a matter of minutes: how long do rockets and «Shaheds» take to fly?»
An air raid alert can last for hours due to attack drones, but when faced with a ballistic threat, there is sometimes almost no time to react. The speed of Russian weapons varies...
When will the war in Ukraine end: the most likely scenario
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet neither side has gained a decisive advantage. Russian forces have failed to achieve a strategic...
Government reshuffles: what price do analysts put on them?
A change in the Cabinet of Ministers means there is a risk that government bills which the Verkhovna Rada has not adopted in principle will have to go through the procedure again.
FREYJA: What is known about the European missile defence system
The FREYJA system could become one of Europe’s most important defence projects in recent decades. It is not just about developing a new interceptor missile, but about building a joint...
