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“I’m inspired by Ukrainian courage”: an interview with Ben Hodges

In the aftermath of the US operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and amid ongoing discussions around a potential “peace deal” between Ukraine and Russia, we spoke with Ben Hodges — former Commanding General of US Army Europe and a...

“Many Afghans in Europe support the Taliban:” interview with Shafi Karimi

Shafi Karimi is an Afghan journalist living in exile in Paris. He is a well-known TV host in Afghanistan but, due to threats to him and his family, Karimi was forced to leave the country and start his life and...

100 photos of Ukraine from 2025

100 photos of Ukraine is our traditional annual summary material. We curated the most striking photos taken by Ukraїner photographers in 2025.

 

The images in this collection tell the story of contemporary Ukraine: how the prolonged war is reshaping the...

Publishing the “Russian World:” How sanctioned Kremlin ideologues survive in Europe’s bookstores

As Russia wages war on Ukraine, the architects of its expansionist ideology are spearheading another battle on Europe’s bookstore shelves.

Kherson: petals of roses and mines. To the third anniversary of liberation

On the eve of the third anniversary of Kherson’s liberation from the Russian occupation, we walk through its centre and suburbs, descend into shelters, and speak with doctors, soldiers, children, and those who still tend roses — to see and...

What is happening in Sudan? The roots of the war explained

Since gaining independence in 1956, the country has rarely known peace. Civil wars, ethnic persecution, and decades of neglect have shaped the lives of millions — and still mark the country’s reality today.

How pottery helps Ukrainian veterans who have lost their sight

Soft clay slides between their fingers, taking on one shape after another, to the rhythmic hum of the potter’s wheel. Under strong hands, a small cylinder first appears; then, in a few seconds, it takes on the shape of a...

Velorukh: Cycling in Ukraine (2025)

Velorukh: Cycling in Ukraine is the first publication to tell the story of cycling culture in Ukraine in such a broad way. We have collected a large number of texts, photos and illustrations from active members of the Ukrainian cycling...

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