BLOG ⟩ Day 1468 of the War in Ukraine: Ukrainians Endured the Harshest Winter According to Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky remarked that the nation has endured its most difficult winter amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
'I'm not the best father,' admits Zelenskyy as Ukraine hit by 'harshest winter for decades'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admits to struggling as a father due to his duties amid the harshest winter Ukraine has faced in decades.
Zelensky Met Støre: Thanks to Norway, We Got Through the Winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy credits Norwegian assistance as crucial for Ukraine's survival over the harsh winters amid ongoing conflict.
Israel: A crisis hits the gas market and puts energy security at risk
Israel faces a gas supply crisis due to infrastructure development delays and increased winter demand, leading to tensions between government ministries.
Four Years Since the Invasion of Ukraine: A Report from a City Suffering from Power Outages During Harsh Winter
As the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the country faces severe winter conditions compounded by ongoing power outages.
Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv
The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.
Sanna Torén Björling: As winter weeks pass, a shift is noticeable – and more are speaking openly
Sanna Torén Björling discusses the changing attitudes among Ukrainians regarding potential peace negotiations amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Finland provides 20 million euros to Ukraine - humanitarian aid
Finland is allocating 20 million euros to Ukraine as part of a larger humanitarian aid package of 72 million euros, addressing critical humanitarian needs intensified by the ongoing conflict and harsh winter conditions.
Conflict, defections, and delays shake France ahead of the next Winter Olympics
France is facing significant issues, including conflicts and defections, as it prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympics, with President Emmanuel Macron intervening to prevent a potential failure following the successful Summer Olympics in Paris.
Finland's 20 million euro aid package to Ukraine
Finland has announced a humanitarian aid package of 20 million euros to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
"After a power cut, apartments cool down very quickly": Belgorod, a Russian border town subject to the law of retaliation
Belgorod, a Russian border town, faces severe power outages and heating issues due to recent bombardments and a harsh winter.
Would Ukraine have survived the winter without Norway? Now there is only one country in the world that provides more support.
Norway's military assistance has become critical for Ukraine, accounting for approximately 20% of all military aid to the country amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukrainian Medics Trapped in Winter's Grasp: It Is No Longer Possible to Help Everyone
Ukrainian medical facilities are overwhelmed as cold and darkness plague civilians in Dnipro, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis.
Four Years in the 'Cruel Month'. The World Has Gotten Used to the Unimaginable in Ukraine
Despite the harsh winter and ongoing conflict, daily life continues in Ukraine as people adapt to their circumstances.
Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics
Italy has expressed strong opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes with national flags at the upcoming Paralympic Games in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Why are Russian athletes able to participate in the Paralympics as representatives of their country?
Russian and Belarusian athletes will participate as representatives of their countries in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics starting March 6, despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine, prompting backlash from Ukraine.
PM OLYMPIC ⟩ The Russians are striving to reclaim the figure skating arena in the name of repatriation
The article discusses how the Russian figure skating team is working to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics without the Russian flag and anthem due to past doping violations and the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Russian and Belarusian skiers allowed to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been granted ten spots to compete in the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russian and Belarusian flags to return at 2026 Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, marking their first participation since 2014 under such conditions.
"Scandalous". Kiev's Fury over Russian and Belarusian Flags at the Paralympics
Kiev is outraged over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina, defying previous bans due to the ongoing conflict.
"If there was no war, we would be connected"... A Russian-born architect holding a sign for Ukraine
A Russian-born architect in Milan, Anastasia Kucherova, drew attention for volunteering to hold a sign for the Ukrainian team during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, symbolizing solidarity amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
This is how the deadliest sniper defended Finland's freedom
The article draws parallels between the Finnish Winter War against the Soviet Union and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting themes of resistance and propaganda.
About 1,600 buildings in Ukraine’s capital left without heating after Russian strikes
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous buildings in Kyiv being left without heating as winter approaches, following recent Russian airstrikes.
Liveblog Olympics 2026: 'Completely avoidable': Snowboard star Eileen Gu criticizes World Federation
Freestyle star Eileen Gu has criticized the Ski World Federation for scheduling conflicts at the Olympics.
2026 Olympics Under the Shadow of War and the Myth of ‘Neutral Athletes’
The article discusses Ukraine's participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics amid ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian athletes while addressing the broader implications of neutrality in sports.
"They do not understand what is happening": in an exclusive interview – the open and sensitive words of a Ukrainian journalist
Ukrainian journalist Oleksandr Hlyvynskis, while covering the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, remains deeply connected to Ukraine, where his family is waiting for him amidst ongoing conflict.
EOK condemns the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete
The Estonian Olympic Committee condemned the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the conflict in Ukraine.
2026 Olympics: Disqualified for his memorial helmet, Ukrainian Heraskevych appeals to the CAS
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for attempting to wear a helmet that commemorated fellow athletes who died in the conflict with Russia, prompting him to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Ukrainians in tears after Winter Olympics disqualification over skeleton helmet row
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faces disqualification from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that honors athletes killed in the conflict with Russia, raising political tensions.
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a 'memorial helmet'
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring deceased sportsmen from the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian Olympian banned from competing over helmet honouring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in the conflict since Russia's invasion.
IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer over remembrance helmet at 2026 Olympics
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to wearing a remembrance helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes lost in the conflict with Russia.
Analyst Warns: Ukraine is on the Threshold of a Humanitarian Catastrophe
An analyst warns that Ukraine is facing a dire humanitarian crisis due to the devastation of its energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
More than a million euros have been raised for generators for Ukraine. It has moved us, says the embassy
A fundraising campaign in Slovakia has raised over a million euros for electrical generators to aid Ukraine during the winter amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Olympian now threatened with disqualification for refusing to remove ‘remembrance helmet’
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faces disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to his refusal to remove a helmet honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed in the conflict with Russia.
"There Is No Safe Place in Ukraine": A Ukrainian Describes Living with Power Outages of Up to 10 Hours in the Midst of Winter
Ukrainians are enduring severe winter conditions with power outages lasting up to 10 hours due to attacks on energy infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Among the Survivors of the Cold: I Found the Most Resilient Ukrainians on the Left Bank of Kyiv, Where There Will Be No Heating Until Spring
The article profiles the resilience of Kyiv's residents during a severe cold wave exacerbated by energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict.
2026 Olympics: A Ukrainian athlete wants to continue wearing his helmet with photos of athletes killed during the conflict with Russia
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevych plans to wear a helmet adorned with images of fallen athletes from the conflict with Russia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite a ban from the International Olympic Committee.
IOC suggests Ukrainian skeleton racer Heraskevych wear black armband instead of remembrance helmet
The IOC has suggested that Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wear a black armband instead of his 'helmet of remembrance' to honor athletes killed due to the conflict with Russia.
How Ukrainian drones behave like 'Russian roulette'
Extreme cold weather in Ukraine is affecting drone operations in the conflict with Russian forces.
PHOTO: Ukrainian Olympian Honors War Victims in a Special Way. Will the IOC Try to Stop Him?
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich honored war victims by wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict during Olympic training sessions in Cortina, raising questions about IOC regulations.
Combat medic Cīrule: Now a regular heat source in Ukraine is a target for enemy drones
Combat medic Cīrule shares her struggles with inadequate heating during the winter in Ukraine and highlights an ongoing fundraising campaign by LSM to support energy needs for affected communities.
In Moscow, Cubans and Indians are clearing snow. Hundreds of thousands of Russians are left without electricity and heat in winter
The article discusses how both Ukrainians and local Russians in regions like Belgorod are suffering from blackouts and extreme cold without basic utilities due to ongoing conflicts.
Former IOC President: We are in a moment filled with aggression, hatred, and war
Thomas Bach, the former president of the International Olympic Committee, expresses hope that the Winter Olympics can unite people during times of political instability and conflict.
The week in pictures: Winter Olympics open in Milan, storms flood Spain and Israel batters Gaza
The article reviews significant images from the week, highlighting the opening of the Winter Olympics in Milan, flooding in Spain due to storms, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Booing Follows Israel at Winter Olympics in Italy
Israel's delegation faced boos during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Major Russian Attack on Ukraine: More Cities Left Without Electricity and Heating
Russian attacks have caused power outages and heating disruptions in Kyiv and several Ukrainian cities, leaving thousands vulnerable to extreme winter weather conditions.
Sanna Torén Björling: Russia expects to bring Ukraine to its knees
Sanna Torén Björling discusses Russia's assumption that Ukraine will soon be exhausted due to the ongoing assaults and harsh winter conditions.
How to Stop the War? The Plan of the Ukrainians Now Is Terribly Simple.
In eastern Ukraine, drone pilot 'Freddy' uses his skills to monitor and attack enemy positions amidst the ongoing winter conflict.
Russia issues ‘nuclear winter’ warning if western forces enter Ukraine
Russia has warned of a potential 'nuclear winter' if Western forces intervene in the Ukraine conflict, suggesting that such a confrontation could lead to nuclear strikes on the continent.