The city of Pokrovsk is currently under intense pressure from Russian forces, with the battle for control lasting over a year. This city is crucial because it sits on a major road and rail route in the Donetsk region. If Russia takes Pokrovsk, it would be a significant step towards controlling the e
In eastern Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk is under intense pressure from Russian forces. The Kremlin claims to have surrounded Ukrainian troops, but Ukraine denies this, saying they are reinforcing their positions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited troops near Pokrovsk to show
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently honored the creators of two powerful nuclear weapons, the Burevestnik missile and the Poseidon underwater torpedo. This event happened in a big ceremony at the Kremlin. Putin said these weapons are very important for Russia and the whole world in the 21st ce
The EU is facing a tough situation. They want to help Ukraine with money in 2026 and 2027. The plan is to use frozen Russian assets, mostly held in Belgium. These assets could be turned into a loan for Ukraine. But there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, Belgium has concerns. They want guara
Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation as Russia keeps launching attacks. Recently, nearly 60, 000 people in the Zaporizhzhia region were left without power after an overnight strike. This is part of a bigger problem, as Russia has been targeting Ukraine's power grid more often as winter approach
In the heart of eastern Ukraine, the town of Pokrovsk has become a hotspot for intense fighting. The top Ukrainian military leader, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has openly talked about the tough situation his soldiers face. He mentioned that they are up against a massive Russian force, but he is quick
In a show of force, Russia launched a massive wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine. This wasn't just any attack—it was one of the biggest since the war started. The goal? To cripple Ukraine's power grid. And it worked, at least a bit. Ukraine had to ration electricity across most of the country. L
In Russia, a group of young street musicians called Stoptime has become a symbol of resistance. They played a song that the government doesn't like, and now they're facing consequences. The song, "Swan Lake Cooperative" by Noize MC, is banned in Russia. It doesn't mention President Vladimir Putin or
Belgium is facing a big choice. There's a plan to lend Ukraine €140 billion. The money would come from Russian assets frozen in Euroclear, a major financial center in Brussels. The idea is to use this cash as security for the loan. The loan would be repaid with future reparations from Russia. Many c
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance
