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Technological Leap of Geran-4: How the Aggressor Is Modernizing Drones and Integrating Artificial Intelligence
The Russian military-industrial complex continues the forced evolution of unmanned systems in an attempt to neutralize the advantage of Ukrainian air defense assets. Recent intelligence data and the registration of new attacks indicate that the…
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Diplomatic deadlock in the Black Sea: why Moscow rejects the maritime initiatives of Kyiv and Ankara
Attempts to ensure basic shipping safety in the Black Sea have once again collided with fundamentally different interpretations of the situation by the parties to the conflict. Ukraine publicly supported the Turkish proposal to introduce a mutual…
Ukraine and Finland launch joint arms production amid Stubb’s statements on long-range strikes
During the visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubb to Kyiv, the Ukrainian and Finnish sides signed three documents regarding memoranda on cooperation in the defense sphere. As reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine, the agreements…
Norwegian billions for defense against officials’ pocket millions: the mathematics of Ukrainian reality
While Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store promises to allocate $9 billion in aid to Ukraine for 2027 during the Flag Day celebrations, domestic officials are demonstrating an impressive scale of their own private “budget planning.” Against the…
Digital triumph amidst European failures: how the railway adapts to new realities
Modern railway logistics relies increasingly on digital solutions, yet the results of this digitalization across Europe show a striking contrast. While leading European operators struggle with basic infrastructure challenges, the Ukrainian rail…
Contrasts of the war economy: astronomical Ministry of Defence deficit against the backdrop of record National Bank profits
The Ukrainian financial reality demonstrates a striking contrast between the chronic depletion of the defense sector and the paper prosperity of the main financial regulator. During the NB8 summit in Kyiv, attended by leaders of Northern European…
