Ukraine’s SBU security service has charged 30 collaborators who joined the ranks of Russia’s Internal Ministry (MVD) in occupied areas of Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the SBU said in a Telegram post on Nov. 30. The traitors were responsible for attempting to establish the Kremlin’s authority over Ukrainian territory and repressing the local population, according to the …
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, also known as Vladimir Gundyayev, has been served with a notice of suspicion under articles on violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity and justifying Russia’s armed aggression, according to Ukraine’s SBU security service said on Nov. 4. The SBU and the Prosecutor General’s Office have gathered substantial evidence …
This article is based on interviews and research conducted by the Reckoning Project, a multinational group of journalists and researchers focused on gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, two Russian army commanders, dressed in black uniforms without any insignia, made their way into the office of Valentyn Heyko, the shift …
According to recent data from the central bank, a staggering $253 billion has been withdrawn from Russia since the beginning of the war, with the majority of outflows occurring last year. Currency strategist Ulrich Leuchtmann from Commerzbank suggests that the recent decline in the value of the ruble may indicate cracks in the capital control …
Growing up in the bilingual city of Kyiv in the 1990s, my study of the Ukrainian language resembled examining a museum artifact – an intense focus from a distance, but never fully immersing myself in its rich textures or making it a part of my everyday life. During that time, Ukrainian was primarily reserved for …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada has imposed sanctions on 39 additional individuals and 25 entities with ties to Russia, including a top official from the Wagner Group suspected of leading the mercenaries in Mali. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced these sanctions on Thursday. Among those listed are 20 individuals and …
The decision made by the US this week to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine has been met with disappointment and concern by former Canadian foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy. Axworthy, who currently chairs the World Refugee and Migration Council, described the decision as “a little bit insulting” and highlighted the potential risks and consequences associated …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commemorated the 500th day of the war by expressing his gratitude to the country’s soldiers in a video message from Snake Island, which has become a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience against the Russian invasion. Zelenskyy paid tribute to the soldiers who fought for the island and all defenders of Ukraine, stating …
According to a senior Pentagon official, Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces is progressing slower than anticipated. However, it is too early to make conclusions about Kyiv’s battlefield gains. The United States and its allies have been supporting Ukraine by providing them with weapons and training to help them break through Russian defenses. Despite this support, …
Above a pair of double doors, a digital screen in Ukrainian flashes the words “attention” and “operation.” Inside, three surgical spaces of various sizes are occupied by three male patients. The doors to the rooms are open, allowing a handful of other healthcare professionals to move quickly from one room to another. They respond to …