Europe
Ukraine's 'turned tide' doesn't comport 'with basic military reality'
Cajoled by Zelensky, Western media is dangerously upselling — again — Kyiv’s ability to win
July 29, 2026
Cajoled by Zelensky, Western media is dangerously upselling — again — Kyiv’s ability to win
The Ukrainian president is emphasizing the close ties between Iran and Russia as he seeks greater US support
Aside from being no panacea for Ukraine's war woes, it is a clear play to build Kyiv directly into Europe’s security architecture.
The Donetsk region recorded only 134 births in the first half of 2026
Hopes that a Ukrainian deep strike campaign will force a ceasefire are based on a misunderstanding of Russian politics
Mykhailo Fedorov advanced a successful drone program in part by bucking the patronage system, which, protected by the president, likely led to his sacking
