The war taught Ukraine what a state is. Trains running to frontline areas. Hospitals treating thousands under shelling. Schools teaching under occupation. Energy systems bombed by Russia and restored within days. None of this can be outsourced to philanthropy. 11/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine’s Female Veterans vs. Hegseth’s Anti-Combat Women Stance
Ukraine’s female veterans fought for years to serve in combat roles. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues women should not serve in combat at all. Ukraine has never been so dependent on the US. The two countries have never seen the world so differently. 10/
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Trump Supporters and Republicans Shift Toward Russia on Ukraine
By 2024 Trump supporters told Gumenyuk only Trump could end the war — by cutting aid or forcing a deal. JD Vance had openly said he didn’t “really care what happens to Ukraine one way or the other.” Republicans who had been anti-Russian were aligning with Moscow. 9/
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Florida 2020: Few Masks, One Man Credits Trump for Freedom
In October 2020 in Vero Beach, Florida Gumenyuk was one of very few people wearing a mask. Florida had recorded 760,000 Covid cases and 16,500 deaths. One man told her: “Trump lets me go to church. He’s not making me wear something on my face.” 8/
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How Conspiracy Theories Replaced Policy Debate in America
By 2016 Americans were no longer debating policy. They were fighting over whether the president was born on US soil and whether Democrats ran a child trafficking ring out of a DC pizzeria. Both claims were false. Neither went away. 6/
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Nobel Laureate Uses Prize Money for Daughter’s Tuition
Nobel laureate Martin Chalfie — 2008 chemistry prize, Columbia University — told her he planned to use his award money to pay his daughter’s college tuition. In Ukraine, even poor people expected the state to provide education. In the US, that expectation was treated as
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Ukraine Orders Mandatory Frontline Rotation After Two Months Maximum
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi signed a landmark order: Ukrainian soldiers must now rotate off frontline positions after a maximum of two months The decision arrives after a painful scandal when leadership of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade failed to supply soldiers
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Marina Mazepa Creates Mummy Movements for Lee Cronin’s Film
Ukrainian actress and choreographer Marina Mazepa created the movements for the mummy character in Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Here's how she did it 1/6
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Canada Announces Major New Investments in Sport Development
Just announced this week: we’re making massive new investments in sport — from the playground to the podium.
We’re going big on sport in Canada, by creating more opportunities for Canadians to get involved, and building new facilities to support our world-class athletes. -
Europe Publishes Draft Merger Guidelines to Boost Innovation
Europe needs bold, innovative companies that can compete on the global stage.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) 30 avril 2026
We have the talent. Now we must create the environment for Europe’s next champions.
Today, we are publishing our draft merger guidelines to better support companies to thrive, scale, and innovate.… pic.twitter.com/Mn1b7A4jtbEurope needs bold, innovative companies that can compete on the global stage. We have the talent. Now we must create the environment for Europe’s next champions. Today, we are publishing our draft merger guidelines to better support companies to thrive, scale, and innovate.