No Filter: Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia and the United States have completed two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, with a large prisoner exchange agreed in principle. Meanwhile, Russian drone attacks have caused deaths and damage across Ukraine, while Ukrainian officials report strikes against major targets inside Russia. The Ukrainian government has also lowered its economic growth forecast as the country's trade deficit reac...

Ukraine, Russia and the United States complete the first day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, discussing security guarantees, possible ceasefires and a major prisoner exchange. Meanwhile, Russian drone attacks kill civilians and damage critical infrastructure across Ukraine. Denmark announces a new €643 million military aid package, including support for drones and F-16 aircraft. In this episode of N...

Russia launched 317 drones against Ukraine, with deadly strikes in Odesa and new damage to major energy facilities. Ukrainian forces reported 148 frontline clashes, while preparations continued for important peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia. The European Union also extended its military training mission for Ukraine. In this episode of No Filter Ukrain...

Russia launched another major drone attack against Ukraine, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power before its connection was restored later in the day. Deadly attacks continued in Dnipropetrovsk region, while rescuers faced repeated drone strikes in Komyshuvakha. Meanwhile, preparations moved forward for peace talks in...

Ukraine faces another wave of Russian drone attacks as rescuers confirm more victims of the deadly strike in Zaporizhzhia region. The European Union transfers €4.36 billion in new financial support, while Spain announces a €437 million military assistance package. Ukrainian anti-corruption courts make important decisions in Operation Carthage, and a European human rights ruling brings new developm...

Ukraine faces a massive Russian drone attack, while the death toll from the Komyshuvakha school bombing rises to 40. Anti-corruption investigators reveal a major criminal network allegedly involving senior security officials, and PrivatBank wins a final legal victory worth more than $3 billion in Britain. The Ukrainian government also announces increased payments for essential infrastructure worke...

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, damaging three thermal power plants and causing emergency blackouts. New figures revealed the scale of the tragedy in Komyshuvakha, while Kharkiv and Dnipro also suffered deadly strikes. Meanwhile, the United States announced new peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we cover frontline...

Russian guided bombs strike a humanitarian aid site in Komyshuvakha, leaving 26 people dead according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine also faces another large drone attack, while new details about a proposed US sale of 500 Patriot missiles reveal a delivery schedule stretching from 2030 to 2033. In this edition of No Filter Ukraine, we cover falling confidence in the construction industry, growing...

Ukraine faced another wave of Russian drone attacks on November 1, with hundreds of drones launched against cities and energy infrastructure. Strikes caused civilian casualties, widespread power outages and emergency electricity cuts. Meanwhile, the temporary humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky came to an end, as Ukrainian officials reported new civilian evacuations from the Khe...

Russia launched deadly attacks across Ukraine on October 29, with major casualties reported at Dnipro's railway station, in central Chernihiv and in Kremenchuk. Kyiv also came under a late-night ballistic missile attack. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported the destruction of two Russian fighter-bombers. The National Bank raised its key interest rate to 16.5 percent and sharply lowered its economic forecas...

Ukraine faced another wave of Russian drone attacks on October 28, with strikes reported in several locations and a deadly attack in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials also reported new Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia region and a shortage of Patriot air defence missiles. Meanwhile, parliament approved the first reading of the 2027 state budget, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined plans for poss...

Ukraine faced another major Russian missile and drone attack on October 27, with Kyiv suffering damage to its Southern Bridge, transport services and civilian buildings. Meanwhile, a temporary local ceasefire began near Russian-occupied Oleshky to support a humanitarian mission. Ukrainian officials also reported intense fighting along several parts of the front line, while Hungary continued to blo...

Ukraine faced another wave of Russian attacks on October 26, including a late-night ballistic missile strike on Kyiv that killed one person and injured ten. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we cover the latest attacks, developments on the frontline and the decision to extend martial law and mobilisation until January 29, 2027. We also examine the hryvnia's new record low against the US dollar...

Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine using 153 drones, damaging homes, energy facilities and commercial buildings across several regions. A deadly drone strike hit a passenger minibus in Kherson, while Ukrainian forces reported intense fighting near Pokrovsk and Huliaipole and new strikes against Russian military positions. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we also cover new gov...

Ukraine faced another major Russian missile and drone attack on October 22, with Kyiv suffering serious damage and casualties. A deadly strike also hit a busy market in the Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined Ukraine's position on a possible ceasefire, and Finland announced agreements worth €300 million, including new satellite cooperation. The United States also repo...

Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and several other regions, killing civilians and damaging homes, energy facilities and university buildings. Ukrainian forces reported continued fighting near Pokrovsk, while new diplomatic meetings involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia brought further discussions about a possible ceasefire. In this episode of No Filter Uk...

Russia launched another major drone attack against Ukraine, killing and injuring civilians in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Fighting remained intense near Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo to discuss possible security guarantees and a diplomatic path forward. Hungary also raised a new obstacle in Ukraine's European...

Ukraine faced another large Russian missile and drone attack on October 19, with major damage to energy infrastructure and widespread power outages. A separate drone strike on a park in Kharkiv region killed six people, including two children. Ukraine also reported results from a military operation on the eastern front, while the European Commission outlined the conditions for releasing around €30...

Ukraine faced another wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on October 18, with damage to homes, energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Fighting continued around Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, while President Zelenskyy reported new Ukrainian military operations and confirmed that U.S. intelligence sharing had resumed after a three-day interruption. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, w...

Ukraine faces another large Russian drone attack, with deaths and injuries reported across several regions and power outages affecting Kyiv. Ukrainian officials also report a Neptune missile strike against Russian Su-34 bombers. Meanwhile, parliament approves new tax rules for foreign online purchases and moves closer to securing billions of euros in European financial support. In today's No Filte...

Ukraine faced another major Russian missile and drone attack on October 14, with energy infrastructure hit and widespread electricity cuts. Deadly strikes affected Kyiv and Lutsk, while Ukrainian forces reported new territorial gains near Lyman. Military operations were also disrupted by restrictions on Starlink communications. In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we cover Ukraine's 2027 budget f...

Russia launched another ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on October 13, hitting a major power station and a residential building. Russian attacks also caused casualties in Rivne, Kharkiv and Pavlohrad, while fighting continued around Pokrovsk. On the diplomatic front, the European Union formally opened two more groups of membership negotiations with Ukraine, marking another step in the country's p...

Russian drone and missile attacks hit Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities on October 12, causing civilian deaths and injuries. Heavy fighting continued near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka. Meanwhile, European Union members agreed to advance Ukraine's membership negotiations, and European ministers approved further sanctions linked to Russia's military industry. This episode of No Filter Ukraine a...

Russia launched another wave of attacks across Ukraine, with deadly strikes near Kharkiv and in Ivano-Frankivsk, while heavy fighting continued around Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk. Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, but questions quickly emerged about what the proposed agreement would cover. New reports also raised concerns about possible US restrictions on military support for...

October 8 brought another deadly day for Ukraine. Russian attacks on passenger buses in Kramatorsk killed 30 people, while further strikes raised the city's death toll to 32. Kyiv also faced repeated drone attacks, civilian casualties and major electricity disruptions. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported a strike on a Russian oil complex, and the government announced that household electricity prices woul...