Ukraine's Ravaged Environment
(nytimes.com)
The human costs of Russia’s war in Ukraine are enormous, measured in mass graves, nightly missile attacks, traumatized children and hundreds of thousands of soldiers dead or wounded.
The human costs of Russia’s war in Ukraine are enormous, measured in mass graves, nightly missile attacks, traumatized children and hundreds of thousands of soldiers dead or wounded.
News Graveyards: How Dangers to War Reporters Endanger the World
(watson.brown.edu)
Since the 2000s, national governments and terrorist groups – from Israel, Syria’s Assad regime and the United States to the Islamic State – have found ways to curtail conflict coverage through myriad means, from repressive policies to armed attack.
Since the 2000s, national governments and terrorist groups – from Israel, Syria’s Assad regime and the United States to the Islamic State – have found ways to curtail conflict coverage through myriad means, from repressive policies to armed attack.
Show HN: Offline SOS signaling+recovery app for disasters/wars
(github.com/nizarmah)
Igatha is an open-source SOS signaling and recovery app designed for war zones and disaster areas, enabling offline emergency communication when traditional networks fail.
Igatha is an open-source SOS signaling and recovery app designed for war zones and disaster areas, enabling offline emergency communication when traditional networks fail.
The Secret History of the War in Ukraine
(nytimes.com)
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger
(krebsonsecurity.com)
Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.
Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.
Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire as +400 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes
(theguardian.com)
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’
Lessons for Western Militaries from the Gaza War
(quillette.com)
Israel’s experience in Gaza provides a sobering preview of what high-intensity urban warfare can entail, and how modern militaries must evolve to achieve decisive and ethical victories in any future conflict.
Israel’s experience in Gaza provides a sobering preview of what high-intensity urban warfare can entail, and how modern militaries must evolve to achieve decisive and ethical victories in any future conflict.
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire
(apnews.com)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
(apnews.com)
Trump says “it’s up to Russia now” as US presses for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “And if we do, I think that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath” ended, the president added.
Trump says “it’s up to Russia now” as US presses for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “And if we do, I think that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath” ended, the president added.
China says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US
(bbc.com)
China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs.
China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs.
US satellite company Maxar reportedly cuts off Ukraine's access to imagery
(politico.eu)
U.S. satellite mapping company Maxar Technologies has blocked Ukraine's access to its imagery, according to a report by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi.
U.S. satellite mapping company Maxar Technologies has blocked Ukraine's access to its imagery, according to a report by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi.
China: If war is what the U.S. wants, we're ready to fight till the end
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
The Taiwan Fixation: American Strategy Shouldn't Hinge on an Unwinnable War
(foreignaffairs.com)
The fate of Taiwan keeps American policymakers up at night, and it should. A Chinese invasion of the island would confront the United States with one of its gravest foreign policy choices ever.
The fate of Taiwan keeps American policymakers up at night, and it should. A Chinese invasion of the island would confront the United States with one of its gravest foreign policy choices ever.
Ukraine Will Fight On, with or Without the West
(reason.com)
Friday's contentious White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following peace talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, has the world wringing its hands.
Friday's contentious White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following peace talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, has the world wringing its hands.
Drones Now Rule the Battlefield in the Ukraine-Russia War
(nytimes.com)
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
A Thousand Snipers in the Sky: The New War in Ukraine
(nytimes.com)
The war in Ukraine has changed — and it’s deadlier than ever.
The war in Ukraine has changed — and it’s deadlier than ever.
Statement by Weimar+ on the Support to Ukraine
(europa.eu)
We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
War Has Become a Force of Planetary Destruction
(nytimes.com)
The unrelenting Russian war has poisoned the soil, air and waters of Ukraine. Leaking ruins of chemical factories and exploded debris litter the landscape. Fires have burned across thousands of square miles, visible from space.
The unrelenting Russian war has poisoned the soil, air and waters of Ukraine. Leaking ruins of chemical factories and exploded debris litter the landscape. Fires have burned across thousands of square miles, visible from space.
Ukraine isn't invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples
(theconversation.com)
Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week to decide what peace in the country might look like.
Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week to decide what peace in the country might look like.
Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending war without Kyiv
(apnews.com)
Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries’ top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, officials said Monday, in what would be the most significant meeting between the sides since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor nearly three years ago.
Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries’ top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, officials said Monday, in what would be the most significant meeting between the sides since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor nearly three years ago.
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
(bbc.com)
Kyiv has not been invited to talks between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian government source has told the BBC.
Kyiv has not been invited to talks between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian government source has told the BBC.
Russian drone detonates on Chornobyl nuclear plant containment shell
(theguardian.com)
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the protective containment shell of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said.
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the protective containment shell of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said.
Russian Drone Damages Radiation Shield at Chernobyl, Ukraine Says
(nytimes.com)
Russia’s military used a drone with a high-explosive warhead to hit the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, damaging the protective shelter that prevents radiation leaks, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Friday.
Russia’s military used a drone with a high-explosive warhead to hit the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, damaging the protective shelter that prevents radiation leaks, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Friday.