Media | 2025-10-07
Ukrainian journalist who was held by Russia wins top Europe rights prize
Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier Maksym Butkevych, once jailed by Russia, has been awarded Europe's top rights prize just a year after his release in a prisoner swap.
Economy | 2025-10-07
Poland renews refugee protections for Ukrainians with revised law
The extension secures legal status for more than a million Ukrainians in Poland, while scaling back some benefits amid political debate.
Science & Technology | 2025-10-06
Russia's elites shift science funds in search of longevity
Behind closed doors, Russia's leaders channel public funds into longevity projects, revealing more about power and privilege than about medicine.
Security | 2025-10-06
Denmark warns EU over Russia 'hybrid war' as leaders talk defense
At a summit ringed by NATO troops and no-fly zones, EU leaders vowed to counter Moscow's drones, disinformation and cyberattacks -- and debated using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Human Rights | 2025-10-03
Belarusian recruits sent as 'cannon fodder' in Russia's war on Ukraine
Hundreds of Belarusians have joined the Russian army despite a domestic ban on mercenary work, with activists warning Minsk is sacrificing its citizens to the Kremlin.
Human Rights | 2025-10-03
Russian dissident writer: Kremlin's crackdown a warning to the world
Sentenced in absentia for backing Ukraine, Akunin told diplomats in Geneva that freedoms erode slowly -- and urged, Don't repeat our mistakes.
Security | 2025-10-02
Europe in 'drone arms race' amid Russian threat
Germany warns of a “drone arms race” as Europe weighs a joint defense “wall” to counter Russia's growing aerial threat.
Environment | 2025-10-02
Bloody harvest: Ukrainian farmers battle drones, mines and wartime ruin
In Ukraine, farmers face drones, mines and shelling to bring in a harvest that has become an act of survival and heroism.
Health | 2025-10-01
Bionics and 3D printing reshape recovery in Ukraine
Harnessing 3D printing, titanium and bionics, Ukrainian doctors are transforming combat injuries into stories of resilience and setting new global standards in prosthetic care.
Economy | 2025-10-01
Russia floats tax hike as Ukraine conflict weighs on economy
Russia plans to raise sales taxes to fund its war in Ukraine as its economy slows and deficits widen.