Who did the Vikings encounter in what we know as the Ukraine?🇺🇦Vikings in Ukraine—commonly called Varangians or the Rus—primarily encountered East Slavic tribes, such as the Polyans, Severians, and Drevlians, along with nomadic Turkic peoples, including the Pechenegs and Khazars. Specific groups they met... See More »
How to Experience Hutsul Culture: 10 Places in the Heart of the CarpathiansIn Hutsulshchyna, traditions are not just preserved — they are lived every day. We’ve gathered 10 places that offer an authentic glimpse into this region: from museums of wool weaving and traditional Hutsul musical instruments to 18th-century wooden... See More »
How old is the republic of the Ukraine?Modern Ukraine is 34 years old, having officially declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. However, its history as a distinct cultural and national entity stretches back much further. The historical milestones include:... See More »
Isolating PutinWhen Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Damascus on 5 April, the visit was framed as part of Kyiv’s broader diplomatic outreach across the Middle East. Yet behind the optics of post-war reconstruction and economic cooperation, a more consequential... See More » (+3)
Ukraine strikes occupied Mariupol port, Russia’s key oil refineriesUkrainian drones have struck a historic museum in Russia-annexed Sevastopol in Crimea and the occupied port of Mariupol, as Russian authorities slashed nighttime train schedules amid intensifying air attacks across the peninsula and deep into Russia.... See More »
Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside RussiaA viral video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia before striking a military plant in Cheboksary that President Zelenskyy said supplied components for Russian drones and missiles.
