Ukraine
Conservators scan Ukraine’s wooden churches to help preserve them
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, people have been evacuating and safeguarding Ukrainian works of art and museum pieces. Now, a team of conservators and students are also creating permanent, 3D records of buildings and objects that can’t be moved in case they are damaged or destroyed.
After 1,000 days of full-scale war with Russia, is there a mood shift in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, there are signs of a significant societal mood shift. According to a recent poll, support for continuing to fight has declined across every region in the country. And more than half of the population wants to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin
Some of the most prominent Russian dissidents and their supporters gathered over the weekend in Berlin. The opposition has a wide range of demands, but this was an opportunity for activists to gather with a common message — to end Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reign.
US to send military contractors to Ukraine
The Biden administration will begin sending US military contractors to Ukraine. This policy reversal was first reported late last week, and signals a shift in US willingness to support Ukraine’s military effort. Contractors will play a limited but significant role on the ground in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine react cautiously to Trump reelection
In Europe, many countries will be paying close attention to the Trump administration’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine. While campaigning, Trump said that he would “end” the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of becoming president. So far, government officials in both Russia and Ukraine are being cautious in their statements about Trump and his policy toward the war.