The film, which explores the mechanisms of Vladimir Putin’s power and was partly shot in Latvia, has sparked debate over the limits of cultural cooperation in wartime.
The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 60th World Communications Day, dedicated to the challenges of artificial intelligence.
The Irish government has approved a new state programme, Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) — a permanent model of financial support for creative professionals. Under the scheme, 2,000 selected artists — including visual artists, musicians, writers and other
A new book by philosopher Kostiantyn Sigov, Music in Resistance. Arvo Pärt and Valentin Silvestrov (Musiques en résistance. Arvo Pärt et Valentin Silvestrov), has been published in France. It tells the story of two composers who proved that form itself ca
Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from taking part in his first run at the 2026 Olympic Games because of an element of his equipment he intended to use in competition. The item in question was a so-called “Helmet of Remembrance,” b
The international anti-corruption organisation Transparency International has published the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov has received the 78th Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award. His documentary “2000 Meters to Andriivka” was honoured in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary.
At the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Ukraine’s flagbearer, skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, attracted international attention after appearing at a training session wearing a specially designed “helmet of remembrance”.
In June 2022, we were holding the defensive line at the Lysychansk oil refinery. With each passing day, the enemy grew in number, and resisting them became increasingly difficult. Engagements were direct and close-range: infantry firefights, clashes invol