Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy grid is a war crime, UN says The Kyiv Independent By: Rebecka Pieder 27 October 2026 at 06:05 Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, which weaponize winter to inflict suffering, amount to war crimes, a UN inquiry has found.
Almost 46,000 foreigners have signed contracts with Russian army since 2022, Ukraine says The Kyiv Independent By: Yevgeniya Doluda 20 October 2026 at 18:15 This year, the Kremlin has significantly increased its recruitment of foreigners into its army, with 16,168 individuals already identified in the first nine months of 2026, according to Ukraine.