After explosions, danger for people often subsides faster than for animals. Pets struggle to orient themselves in chaos, react sharply to loud sounds and may break free from a leash or bolt through a door. In frontline areas, these risks are compounded by land mines, limited veterinary care and disrupted evacuation routes.
Four years after the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022, Russia has failed to achieve its primary objective — breaking Ukrainian statehood. The cost of reconstruction is measured in the hundreds of billions of dollars and continues to rise.
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine account for 74% of jobs and about 64% of value added. The Ukrainian media outlet Frontliner examined which survival strategies are working most often for small and medium-sized businesses.
Russian attacks continue, and the risk remains that a relative, friend or colleague may go missing. Frontliner outlines steps to avoid losing critical hours.
For former war prisoners, the effects of captivity do not end with their release. Frontliner outlines how to avoid that.
Russia’s all-out war has made Ukraine one of the most visible countries in global news, transforming it from “a country somewhere in Eastern Europe” into a symbol of resistance and a test of principle for its partners. Frontliner explains how Ukraine’s image has taken shape as of early 2026.
Ukrainians have already endured the coldest spells of this winter. Yet many apartments remain without heating and receive electricity only intermittently. Frontliner offers several tips to help get through it.
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has long moved beyond the front line. It has entered schools, families and cities, disrupted education plans and the first steps into adulthood. Frontliner examines how the war is reshaping the identity of teenagers and young people.
The year 2026 is likely to bring more realistic disinformation about the war. The main threat is mass coordinated drops: when dozens of accounts simultaneously amplify the same narrative, turning it into a background reality in a very short time.
The year 2025 became a record one for Ukraine in terms of Western military assistance. Despite growing talk of “war fatigue” and new political constraints, allies pledged around $45 billion in support. At the same time, shifting political moods in key capitals slowed the delivery of part of that aid.
