In KyivThe Downfall of Mykhailo FedorovThe former Defence Minister enjoyed public support, international esteem and a reputation as a visionary, but he lost favour due to his anger towards Zelensky and his ambition, calling for hasty elections. The reaction and disappointment of the Ukrainian peoplebyKristina Berdynskykh20 AUG 26
endless warThose who do not want to hand soldiers over to Putin’s winterThe Kremlin leader is aiming to expand his army ahead of winter, through domestic mobilisation and contracts with foreign soldiersbyMicol Flammini20 AUG 26
The world premiereIn the Ukrainian film “Demons”, the reality of war surpasses fiction. Seven years of filmingAt the Locarno Film Festival, Natalka Vorozhbyt brings the past and present struggles of Kyiv to the screen. Days spent making jam and nights spent counting Russian air strikesbyAnna Koriagina19 AUG 26
The caseThere is a new controversy concerning Russia in VeniceFollowing criticism of the Russian pavilion at the Biennale last spring, Kyiv is now taking issue with the film “Dau”, which is in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister: “It’s propaganda”byEnrico Cicchetti18 AUG 26
military cooperationEuropean alternatives and opportunities for Kyiv’s missile defenceWashington’s growing unreliability as a strategic partner has forced both Ukraine and EU countries to step up their efforts to find alternative solutions. This could turn out to be a good thingbyJean-Pierre Darnis18 AUG 26
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
editorialDon’t take it out on Zelensky over KosovoThe Ukrainian president’s reasons for visiting Serbia and his stance on PristinabyRedazione11 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
