Russia-Ukraine War
Chart of the week: Ukraine's shadow war behind enemy lines is picking up
Sabotage activity in Russian-occupied territories is picking up after a two-year lull, according to a new report by ACLED, an organization that tracks conflicts around the world. Pro-Ukrainian militias were particularly active in the occupied territories in 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion, the report found — although this declined as Russia consolidated control through suppressing protests, torture, and executions. "In 2023 and 2024, the data shows that Russia's crackdown worked,"
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Youth exodus — Ukraine's young people are increasingly quitting their jobs to go abroad
Young people are quitting their jobs en masse following Kyiv’s decision to allow men aged 18-22 to leave Ukraine, according to a new survey from Robota.ua, a Ukrainian recruitment platform. Ukraine had banned men aged 18-60 from leaving the country at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, unless they had an exemption, like fathers with three or more children, and disabled men and their carers. That changed in August 2025 when the government partially lifted the ban for 18-22-year-
Russian oil depot damaged during Ukrainian drone strike in Tambov Oblast, General Staff confirms
A fire broke out overnight Dec. 3 at an oil depot in Russia's Tambov region after an alleged Ukrainian drone strike.
Investigation: Secret visits to Moscow by China’s military expose deep defense cooperation, military procurement deals
Key findings: * After Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, China decided to purchase Russian aircraft, combat vehicles, ammunition, and equipment to enhance its paratroopers. * Chinese officers and representatives of defense manufacturers have repeatedly visited Russia to inspect examples of weaponry and negotiate deals. * In 2023 and 2024, Beijing entered into several confidential contracts with Moscow to acquire Russian armaments, with the funds intended for Russian arms man
How elite Russian drone units are threatening to end Ukraine’s front-line aerial dominance
Russia has centralized volunteer drone units like Rubikon into a professional system that is eroding Ukraine’s early edge in UAV warfare and threatening its front lines.
Ukraine's parliament strips Russian from 'protected minority language' list
"Today we have finally restored historical justice and turned the page on years of distortions that were used for political pressure and to legitimize Russification. We have demonstrated our maturity as a European state," Language Ombudsman Olena Ivanovska said on Dec. 3.
In rare criticism, former Russian commander says Moscow was 'unprepared' for invasion of Ukraine
In Russia, publicly criticizing the war can lead to criminal charges with prison sentences of up to 15 years.
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A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
