MagazineStage camouflage at the Kherson TheatreFrom a place of resistance to a stage for survival: the life, stories and wartime characters of Mykola KulishbyMicol Flammini15 AUG 26
the ports of OdessaThe Black Sea wheat crisisTo counter the Russian threat looming over its economy, Ukraine is exploring alternative options, including cooperation with TurkeybyMicol Flammini14 AUG 26
Attacks on the mapHow far do Ukrainian drones penetrate Russian territory?On Monday, drones from Kyiv struck an oil refinery in the Russian republic of Tatarstan and Russia’s largest liquefied natural gas plant in Western Siberia. The strategy against the Kremlin’s infrastructurebyRedazione11 AUG 26
From the Washington PostThere is a faster solution to Russian missiles than the Patriots: Ukrainian F-16sThe fleet consists of ageing but still serviceable aircraft. However, they are not equipped for one of the most strategically important missions: destroying Russian mobile ballistic missile launchers before they fire. The reason lies not with the aircraft itself, but with the weapon and the targeting system. The role of the United StatesbyMark Montgomery11 AUG 26
editorialDon’t take it out on Zelensky over KosovoThe Ukrainian president’s reasons for visiting Serbia and his stance on PristinabyRedazione11 AUG 26
Chat“The broader picture? A right mess. Safe and Ukraine? One person says one thing, another says something else. They need to make up their minds.” Says ProdiThe former prime minister comments on the rift that has emerged within the PD between reformists and pacifists over defence spending: “They need to make a decision on foreign policy. For now, they’re just in a mess.” The father of the Olive Tree coalition seems to have a clearer vision than the coalition itselfbyDavide Mattone7 AUG 26
missile barrageThe latest attack on Kyiv and the school of warUkraine is inviting us to test our air defences. Taboos, restraints and blinders are extremely dangerous whilst Putin’s allies are testing and learningbyMicol Flammini6 AUG 26
War reportNone of Putin’s missiles intercepted: Ukraine no longer has a ballistic missile defence systemIn 45 minutes, 24 Iskander missiles and 4 Zircon missiles were launched at Kyiv. But the country is preparing for winter, including through diplomatic efforts to force Moscow to make peace. “We will continue,” says Budanov, head of President Zelensky’s OfficebyKristina Berdynskykh5 AUG 26
The arms industryThis is how Kyiv built the backbone of its defence“We can offer Europeans everything, even our mistakes,” says Ihor Fedirko, head of the Ukrainian Council for the Defence Industry (UCDI), an organisation that brings together key companies in Ukraine’s private defence sector. Moscow’s strong points. Ukraine in the wake of the reshufflesbyMicol Flammini5 AUG 26
From monitoring to boardingEurope takes on Russia’s shadow fleetThe Italian frigate Thaon di Revel has boarded a second suspicious oil tanker in less than two weeks. After years of financial sanctions, Brussels is opening a new front at sea: the expanded Irini mandate allows European forces to inspect vessels suspected of helping Russia evade oil sanctionsbyGiulia Pompili4 AUG 26