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smoke rising from oil storage tanks at the Tuapse oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia, on April 16, 2026.
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The oil spill in Tuapse and the lessons Russia didn't learn

by Karol Luczka

While the human toll of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine remains its most devastating consequence, another aspect of Russia’s onslaught is often overlooked: Moscow’s war on ecology. Responding to Russia's growing air attacks against Ukraine, over the past 10 days, Ukrainian forces carried out a multitude of drone strikes targeting an oil refinery in Russia's port city of Tuapse. Tuapse, on the Black Sea, has served as a primary point for Russia's oil exports, the proceeds of which are then

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The corruption scandal Volodymyr Zelensky won't confront

When it comes to Ukraine's largest corruption scandal, President Volodymyr Zelensky prefers to remain tight-lipped. Recent leaks, published by journalists and lawmakers over the past week, indicate that the largest corruption scandal affecting Zelensky's inner circle has expanded beyond the energy sector. It now reportedly implicates the banking and defense industries, with attention also centered on the construction of four luxury homes near Kyiv. A man named "Vova," a short form of Volodymyr

President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels, Belgium on Dec. 18, 2025.

KI Insights and Tech Force in UA release updated edition of Ukrainian defense tech catalog

KI Insights and Tech Force in UA are proud to present the updated edition of their strategic publication: Warcrafted: The Power Behind Ukrainian Defense Tech — a catalog spotlighting Ukraine's most innovative and battle-tested defense technologies. Produced by the Tech Force in UA (TFUA), the powerful voice of Ukraine's defense tech industry, together with KI Insights, this catalog showcases verified flagship products developed by TFUA member companies. It serves as a strategic tool to promote

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