The Indian Ocean saw an unusual visitor recently. A spacecraft, launched from the Soviet Union back in 1972, finally returned to Earth. This probe, named Kosmos 482, was initially headed for Venus but never made it to the planet. Instead, it spent over five decades orbiting Earth before making a dra
Russia is pouring troops into Ukraine, but the gains are minimal and costly. The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia's advances have slowed significantly this year, with a steep increase in casualties. In 2025, Russia is losing an average of 99 troops for every square kilometer of ter
Ivan Sarancha grew up in a world where truth was twisted and history was rewritten. When he was just 7 years old, his school stopped teaching Ukrainian literature and history. This was in 2014, after Russia took control of Crimea and started causing trouble in eastern Ukraine. Ivan was too young to
Ukraine has added a new weapon to its arsenal in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Sea drones have been used to take down not one, but two Russian fighter jets. This marks a significant development in the war, as it's the first time such drones have been used in this way. The first strike happened
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
Ukraine is on the brink of finalizing a significant agreement with the United States. This deal focuses on the management and utilization of Ukraine's rich mineral resources. The negotiations have been ongoing, with both sides working to iron out the details. But what's at stake here? Ukraine is ho
A grim scene unfolded in a secluded forest in February. Teams in protective suits prepared the remains of 757 Ukrainian soldiers for their journey home. Among the bodies was an unidentified woman, later confirmed to be Viktoriia Roshchyna, a prominent Ukrainian journalist. She was not a soldier but
The European Union's top court has made a significant ruling. It declared that Malta's so-called "golden passport" scheme is illegal. This scheme allowed wealthy individuals to buy Maltese citizenship. The scheme was controversial from the start. It raised serious questions about how citizenship
A high-ranking Russian military official lost his life in a car bomb explosion in Moscow. The victim was Yaroslav Moskalik, a 59-year-old deputy head of the Russian military's main operations. The Russian government was quick to point fingers. They accused Ukraine of being behind the attack, claimi
The war in Ukraine is a complex mess. It is difficult to keep track of what is happening at any given time. One of the latest developments involves the Kursk region in Russia. Russia claims to have fully taken back the area. This region was lost to Ukraine in a surprise attack la
