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During the elections for the head of Suspilne Yevhen Hlibovytskyi gave Oleksandr Tkachenko a hard talk about censorship, the failures of the MinCult, and the “bad situation” on February 24, 2022. Hereʼs what Tkachenko replied

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During the elections for the head of Suspilne Yevhen Hlibovytskyi gave Oleksandr Tkachenko a hard talk about censorship, the failures of the MinCult, and the “bad situation” on February 24, 2022. Hereʼs what Tkachenko replied

Author:: Kateryna Kobernyk
Date:: two days ago

By striking Sumy, the Russians violated three basic principles of warfare and committed a war crime. And it doesnʼt matter whether the military was awarded there or not. A brief explainer

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By striking Sumy, the Russians violated three basic principles of warfare and committed a war crime. And it doesnʼt matter whether the military was awarded there or not. A brief explainer

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: three days ago

British soldiers have spoken out about their role in the Great War, apparently to avoid being overshadowed by American generals. Their version of events is set out in The Times

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British soldiers have spoken out about their role in the Great War, apparently to avoid being overshadowed by American generals. Their version of events is set out in The Times

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: three days ago

LB.ua: Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky tells the details of the Russian offensive on the Sumy region and the Kursk operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Hereʼs what it looks like on maps

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LB.ua: Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky tells the details of the Russian offensive on the Sumy region and the Kursk operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Hereʼs what it looks like on maps

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: 8 days ago

Two months ago, Arsen Zhumadilov headed the DPA and says the agency is doing well. What it looks like in numbers, drones and ammunition — the main theses from the meeting on the record with journalists

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Two months ago, Arsen Zhumadilov headed the DPA and says the agency is doing well. What it looks like in numbers, drones and ammunition — the main theses from the meeting on the record with journalists

Author:: Kateryna Kobernyk
Date:: 8 days ago

China is training to block Taiwan and (possibly) preparing for an invasion. Military analysts see this and their forecasts are not very optimistic. Hereʼs what they write

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China is training to block Taiwan and (possibly) preparing for an invasion. Military analysts see this and their forecasts are not very optimistic. Hereʼs what they write

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: 9 days ago

Catholic priest Patrick Desbois spent decades searching for mass graves of Jews from the Holocaust. Now in Ukraine he proves that Russians are committing genocide. Interview

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Catholic priest Patrick Desbois spent decades searching for mass graves of Jews from the Holocaust. Now in Ukraine he proves that Russians are committing genocide. Interview

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: 15 days ago

Andriy lived for 2 years under occupation in the Kherson region. He studied at a Ukrainian university, helped the AFU, hid from searches, and after all was able to leave. He told Babel what life was like there

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Andriy lived for 2 years under occupation in the Kherson region. He studied at a Ukrainian university, helped the AFU, hid from searches, and after all was able to leave. He told Babel what life was like there

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: 17 days ago

The state is reforming cyber defense after a large-scale hack. The State Special Communications Service will receive new powers — and this service is being criticized again. Babel explains the essence of the reform

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The state is reforming cyber defense after a large-scale hack. The State Special Communications Service will receive new powers — and this service is being criticized again. Babel explains the essence of the reform

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: 17 days ago

We spoke to a civilian prisoner who returned home through perseverance, mutual aid, and luck. Hereʼs his story

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We spoke to a civilian prisoner who returned home through perseverance, mutual aid, and luck. Hereʼs his story

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: 24 days ago

11 years ago, pro-Ukrainian activists and Russian supporters clashed in Donetsk. Shakhtar ultras and current military man Vitaliy Ovcharenko recalls how it happened

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11 years ago, pro-Ukrainian activists and Russian supporters clashed in Donetsk. Shakhtar ultras and current military man Vitaliy Ovcharenko recalls how it happened

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: 24 days ago

Petro Poroshenko gave an interview to the German Bild. He calls for unity and calls Zelensky a poor leader who must stop killing people. We retell the main points

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Petro Poroshenko gave an interview to the German Bild. He calls for unity and calls Zelensky a poor leader who must stop killing people. We retell the main points

Author:: Oleksandra Opanasenko
Date:: 29 days ago

The future Chancellor of Germany is changing the Constitution to invest hundreds of billions in the defense industry. “Rheinmetall” is preparing to absorb them — and is building factories in Ukraine

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The future Chancellor of Germany is changing the Constitution to invest hundreds of billions in the defense industry. “Rheinmetall” is preparing to absorb them — and is building factories in Ukraine

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: 29 days ago

The new Chief of the General Staff, Major General Andriy Hnatov, is to transfer the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a corps system. Hereʼs what is known about him

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The new Chief of the General Staff, Major General Andriy Hnatov, is to transfer the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a corps system. Hereʼs what is known about him

Author:: Anton Semyzhenko
Date:: 30 days ago

We spoke with European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. He is writing a plan for the development of the European defense industry, for which the EU promises to find €800 billion. How will this help Ukraine?

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We spoke with European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. He is writing a plan for the development of the European defense industry, for which the EU promises to find €800 billion. How will this help Ukraine?

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: month ago

Bohdan “Tavr” Krotevych gave an interview to the “Bombardyr” channel. He criticizes the commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and reveals unknown details of the 2023 counteroffensive

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Bohdan “Tavr” Krotevych gave an interview to the “Bombardyr” channel. He criticizes the commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and reveals unknown details of the 2023 counteroffensive

Author:: Anna Zakhozhaya
Date:: month ago

A Ukrainian couple living in Russia organized online calls with relatives for Ukrainian prisoners. Call recordings are used for Russian propaganda

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A Ukrainian couple living in Russia organized online calls with relatives for Ukrainian prisoners. Call recordings are used for Russian propaganda

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: month ago

On March 11, Ukraine and the US will talk about war and peace. Is this the last chance or is there really no chance? Main points about the talks in Saudi Arabia

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On March 11, Ukraine and the US will talk about war and peace. Is this the last chance or is there really no chance? Main points about the talks in Saudi Arabia

Author:: Sofiia Korotunenko
Date:: month ago

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to stabilize the front near Pokrovsk. What is happening there? Babel asked the commanders of three units that are located in this direction

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to stabilize the front near Pokrovsk. What is happening there? Babel asked the commanders of three units that are located in this direction

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: month ago

3 years ago, fighting for Mariupol continued during these days. Mariupol residents who survived the blockade tell how they lost loved ones, saved others and continue to live without a home

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3 years ago, fighting for Mariupol continued during these days. Mariupol residents who survived the blockade tell how they lost loved ones, saved others and continue to live without a home

Author:: Valeriia Tsuba
Date:: month ago

Europe is preparing a united military-industrial complex strategy. It plans to invest hundreds of billions of euros in joint projects: communications, weapons and EW. Where will it get the money? And why only now?

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Europe is preparing a united military-industrial complex strategy. It plans to invest hundreds of billions of euros in joint projects: communications, weapons and EW. Where will it get the money? And why only now?

Author:: Glib Gusiev
Date:: month ago

RUSI: Lack of personnel, guided aerial bombs and poor motivation are the main problems of the Ukrainian army. But Russia is also feeling the war more and more. 3 years of the great war — in 5 infographics

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RUSI: Lack of personnel, guided aerial bombs and poor motivation are the main problems of the Ukrainian army. But Russia is also feeling the war more and more. 3 years of the great war — in 5 infographics

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: month ago

The day before the war: Russia is concentrating troops, the West is looking for a compromise, Zelensky is under an assassination attempt. Read a reconstruction of the events of Jan-Feb 2022 based on 3 thorough books

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The day before the war: Russia is concentrating troops, the West is looking for a compromise, Zelensky is under an assassination attempt. Read a reconstruction of the events of Jan-Feb 2022 based on 3 thorough books

Author:: Sofiia Korotunenko
Date:: month ago

In a few days, Germany will elect a new chancellor to replace Olaf Scholz. Who could it be? What does this mean for Ukraine? Babelʼs analysis

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In a few days, Germany will elect a new chancellor to replace Olaf Scholz. Who could it be? What does this mean for Ukraine? Babelʼs analysis

Author:: Oleksiy Yarmolenko
Date:: month ago

On February 20, 2014, the Security Forces killed 48 people at Euromaidan. The center of Kyiv was on fire. We remember the first day of the Russian-Ukrainian war

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On February 20, 2014, the Security Forces killed 48 people at Euromaidan. The center of Kyiv was on fire. We remember the first day of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Author:: Kateryna Kobernyk
Date:: month ago

To build “Nord Stream”, the Russians took control of one of Germanyʼs major parties, an entire province, and the “useful idiot” Gerhard Schröder. Key points from the book by German investigators

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To build “Nord Stream”, the Russians took control of one of Germanyʼs major parties, an entire province, and the “useful idiot” Gerhard Schröder. Key points from the book by German investigators

Author:: Anton Semyzhenko
Date:: month ago

Petro Poroshenko gave an interview to Censor.net: he stated that the authorities are preparing elections, and commented on the cases against himself. We retell (and explain) his main theses — as briefly as possible

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Petro Poroshenko gave an interview to Censor.net: he stated that the authorities are preparing elections, and commented on the cases against himself. We retell (and explain) his main theses — as briefly as possible

Author:: Glib Gusiev
Date:: two months ago

One day with two Fedorovs, Timothy Snyder in Zaporizhzhia — a city that went underground. A report

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One day with two Fedorovs, Timothy Snyder in Zaporizhzhia — a city that went underground. A report

Author:: Kateryna Kobernyk
Date:: two months ago

Ukraine will purchase two Russian-made nuclear reactors. They say itʼs “betrayal” and a “corruption scheme”. Is it true? Spoiler: itʼs definitely not betrayal, and it may be corruptional only potentially

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Ukraine will purchase two Russian-made nuclear reactors. They say itʼs “betrayal” and a “corruption scheme”. Is it true? Spoiler: itʼs definitely not betrayal, and it may be corruptional only potentially

Author:: Glib Gusiev
Date:: two months ago

Kyiv is developing cooperation with London. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK arrived in Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on the construction of repair bases for military equipment

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Kyiv is developing cooperation with London. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK arrived in Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on the construction of repair bases for military equipment

Author:: Anton Semyzhenko
Date:: two months ago