Two weeks ago, Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a successful counterattack near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region and encircled a Russian group inside the city. Ukrainian units are now clearing Kupyansk, while Russian forces can no longer maintain their positions. According to available estimates, up to 200 Russian soldiers remain blocked inside the city. Battles for
The United States has released verbatim transcripts of meetings and telephone conversations between Vladimir Putin and the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. The documents cover the period from June 2001 to April 2008. These materials once again show that Russian imperial ambitions have deep historical roots. They also demonstrate that misperception
Ukraine officially began celebrating Christmas on December 25 as a public holiday in 2017, introducing an additional day off. Later, in 2023, the Verkhovna Rada made December 25 the official date for celebrating Christmas nationwide. This change is symbolic. It reflects Ukraine’s broader decolonization and its choice to celebrate the most significant winter holiday with