War in Ukraine: Latest news, analysis, video interviews, video reports

Veridica has been monitoring the war in Ukraine and its consequences at local, regional and international levels. Ever since the start of the large-scale invasion, Veridica journalists have been publishing news, analyses, editorials, video materials and have debunked hundreds of fake news, disinformation and propaganda narratives about the war in Ukraine. Veridica is closely following developments on the frontline, the main battles of the war, the statements of political and military leaders, updates about the war crimes committed in Bucha, Kherson and Izium. Our focus is also on international initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine, including through deliveries of weapons from the West and the transfer of military know-how. Diplomatic, economic, political and humanitarian efforts meant to offset the fallout from the war on the civilian population are equally covered in Veridica articles. Our network of regional contributors constantly monitors crises generated by the war, such as the refugee and energy crises. The impact of disinformation campaigns related to the war in Ukraine, the division of public opinion in ex-Soviet countries in Central and Eastern Europe are permanently scrutinized by Veridica’s team of regional journalists, who provide regular editorials and analyses on these topics. Our contributors have been reflecting the consequences of the war in such countries as the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus and Georgia.

The Kursk offensive, one month on: how it shaped the perception of the war in Russia and Ukraine
The Kursk offensive, one month on: how it shaped the perception of the war in Russia and Ukraine

The Kursk offensive succeeded in raising Ukrainians’ morale, both on the frontlines and at home. Moreover, it has made many Russians wonder if the war is unfolding as well as they are told.

Marin Gherman
06 Sep 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: Peace is possible only if Ukraine surrenders
WAR PROPAGANDA: Peace is possible only if Ukraine surrenders

The West is arming Ukraine because it wants a prolonged war, so only Kyiv’s surrender can bring peace, pro-Kremlin propaganda claims.

Marin Gherman
04 Sep 2024
Estonia is debating whether to send back fighting-age Ukrainian refugees
Estonia is debating whether to send back fighting-age Ukrainian refugees

As Estonian resources for refugees are dwindling, and Ukraine is increasing efforts to draft fighting-age men that have left the country, there’s a debate whether Talinn should send refugees back home.

DISINFORMATION: Ukrainian bioweapons transit Romania and the Republic of Moldova
DISINFORMATION: Ukrainian bioweapons transit Romania and the Republic of Moldova

After the launch of the special military operation, weapons and biological samples from Ukraine are transported to the USA via Romania and the Republic of Moldova, Russian propaganda claims.

Marin Gherman
30 Aug 2024
FAKE NEWS: Moldova wants to hand over to Ukraine a Russian weapons depot in Transnistria
FAKE NEWS: Moldova wants to hand over to Ukraine a Russian weapons depot in Transnistria

Chișinău and Kyiv negotiated a territory swap so that the Cobasna arms and ammunition depot would be transferred to Ukraine, a new false narrative reads. The depot in question is guarded by Russian soldiers.

Veridica
29 Aug 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU will fund the war against Russia until all Ukrainians are dead
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU will fund the war against Russia until all Ukrainians are dead

The EU will finance the slaughter of Russians by the Ukrainians even if the US no longer supports Kiev in the future, according to pro-Kremlin propaganda.

Marin Gherman
27 Aug 2024
Was Georgia’s shadow ruler really marked for assassination?
Was Georgia’s shadow ruler really marked for assassination?

Tbilisi claims that oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili was targeted for assassination by a cabal that also tried to kill Donald Trump and Slovakia’s Robert Fico. Georgia’s opposition says this is nonsense.

Diana Shanava
21 Aug 2024
Russian analyst: “Russia's return to international standards will be possible after a coup”
Russian analyst: “Russia's return to international standards will be possible after a coup”

The transition to the next stage of Russia's development is possible only through a violent civil conflict, Russian independent political analyst Alexander Morozov claims.

WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainians are against the world war pursued by Zelenskyy
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainians are against the world war pursued by Zelenskyy

A civic movement in Ukraine calls on the international community to prevent the outbreak of World War III, pursued by Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s administration, pro-Kremlin media writes.

Marin Gherman
08 Aug 2024
FAKE NEWS: Pro-Russian Ukrainians sabotage Romania
FAKE NEWS: Pro-Russian Ukrainians sabotage Romania

A pro-Russian resistance movement, consisting of Ukrainians, is operating on the territory of Romania in support of peace, Russian propaganda media in Romania claims

Cezar Manu
06 Aug 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is trying to use Ukraine to destroy Russia
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is trying to use Ukraine to destroy Russia

The West triggered the war in Ukraine in order to destroy Russia, but Russia will defend itself fiercely, according to Russian propaganda, quoting the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Marin Gherman
06 Aug 2024
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian pilots trained in Romania are incompetent drunkards
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian pilots trained in Romania are incompetent drunkards

The Ukrainian pilots trained in Romania to fly F16 planes are stupid and stinky drunkards, according to a fake document that the pro-Russian blogger Dan Diaconu claims was drawn up by the Ministry of Defense.

Cezar Manu
02 Aug 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelenskyy is responsible for the destruction of Ukraine's economy, not the Russian military aggressor
WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelenskyy is responsible for the destruction of Ukraine's economy, not the Russian military aggressor

Unlike previous governments, especially pro-Russian ones, president Zelenskyy is making rash decisions and destroying the country's economy, pro-Kremlin propaganda writes.

Marin Gherman
31 Jul 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: The Ukrainian leadership is fascist and involved in human trafficking, Pentagon officials say
WAR PROPAGANDA: The Ukrainian leadership is fascist and involved in human trafficking, Pentagon officials say

The Zelenskyy administration is fascist and supports organized crime and human trafficking, according to pro-Kremlin propaganda.

Marin Gherman
25 Jul 2024
Reporting from Ukraine: Pokrovsk, the Russians' main target in Donetsk
Reporting from Ukraine: Pokrovsk, the Russians' main target in Donetsk

Almost two years after announcing it would annex four regions of Ukraine, Russia is still trying to fully occupy the marked territories.

Alex Craiu
24 Jul 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: Dozens of war crimes have been committed by French mercenaries and Ukrainian military in the Kharkiv region
WAR PROPAGANDA: Dozens of war crimes have been committed by French mercenaries and Ukrainian military in the Kharkiv region

According to pro-Kremlin propaganda, Ukrainian military and foreign mercenaries raped women and robbed civilians in the Kharkiv region.

Marin Gherman
22 Jul 2024
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian transporters are no longer subject to border checks
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian transporters are no longer subject to border checks

At the behest of the EU, Ukrainian transporters receive full immunity from the law, according to a sovereigntist publication.

Cezar Manu
15 Jul 2024
FAKE NEWS: EU citizen sentenced to prison for flying the Russian flag
FAKE NEWS: EU citizen sentenced to prison for flying the Russian flag

A Latvian activist has been sentenced to prison for flying the Russian flag, according to a false narrative promoted by pro-Kremlin propaganda.

Marin Gherman
13 Jul 2024
DISINFORMATION: The Russophobic and Nazi West is destroying world sports
DISINFORMATION: The Russophobic and Nazi West is destroying world sports

Russian athletes are barred from the Olympics because of Western Nazism, while Russia is unjustly accused of committing acts of aggression against Ukraine, pro-Kremlin propaganda writes.

Marin Gherman
10 Jul 2024
Ukrainian military expert:
Ukrainian military expert: "It is much easier to liberate Crimea than the city of Donetsk"

The pace of the Russian offensive in Ukraine will slow down by the end of July because Russia has urgently called all available reserves into play, according to the Ukrainian military expert Oleg Zhdanov.

Marin Gherman
08 Jul 2024
FAKE NEWS: The Americans have installed the HAARP system in Romania as well
FAKE NEWS: The Americans have installed the HAARP system in Romania as well

The HAARP system, with which the US can control the weather and cause earthquakes, has been installed in Romania, according to the pro-Russian politician Diana Şoşoacă.

Cezar Manu
08 Jul 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia did not oppose Ukraine's EU rapprochement
WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia did not oppose Ukraine's EU rapprochement

Moscow supported Ukrainian culture and did not oppose Kyiv’s EU rapprochement, while Ukrainians are killing their Russian brothers, being manipulated by the Americans, pro-Kremlin media writes.

Marin Gherman
03 Jul 2024
With Ukraine in mind, Latvia is teaching its people what to do in case of war
With Ukraine in mind, Latvia is teaching its people what to do in case of war

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to fuel worries about Moscow’s aggressive stance, Latvia issued a manual telling civilians what to do if war breaks out, or simply put, how to prepare for a potential hour X and what to do when it happens.

WAR PROPAGANDA: The West helps Ukraine produce a “dirty bomb”
WAR PROPAGANDA: The West helps Ukraine produce a “dirty bomb”

Ukraine may use a radiological bomb under a false flag operation to accuse Russia of nuclear terrorism, pro-Kremlin media writes, citing Moscow officials.

Marin Gherman
27 Jun 2024
DISINFORMATION: The West rejects Moscow's peace plan, seeking to destroy Russia
DISINFORMATION: The West rejects Moscow's peace plan, seeking to destroy Russia

The West rejects the peace plan proposed by Moscow because it hopes for a “strategic defeat” sustained by Russia, supporting Ukraine's aggression against Russian-speakers in Donbas.

Marin Gherman
24 Jun 2024
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainians, sent to their death at the behest of the West
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainians, sent to their death at the behest of the West

Instead of solving economic problems facing Ukrainian society, Ukraine's leadership is sacrificing its men on the frontlines in the Western-funded war, pro-Kremlin media writes.

Marin Gherman
19 Jun 2024
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian leaders have US citizenship
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainian leaders have US citizenship

The former Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Oleksii Reznikov, received American citizenship, just like other Kyiv leaders, claims the pro-Russia blogger Dan Diaconu.

Cezar Manu
18 Jun 2024
DISINFORMATION: Ukraine and the West will stage new terrorist attacks in Russia
DISINFORMATION: Ukraine and the West will stage new terrorist attacks in Russia

With the support of the West, Ukraine is rounding up migrants from Central Asia to stage a terrorist attack similar to the one at Crocus City Hall, according to Russian propaganda.

Marin Gherman
16 Jun 2024
Romania is forced to arm itself, but cannot rely on domestic manufacturers
Romania is forced to arm itself, but cannot rely on domestic manufacturers

Russia’s aggression forces NATO states to streamline their defense sectors and arsenals. Romania’s security needs are great, but domestic manufacturers are unable to provide military technology in line with 21st-century standards.

Why Romania should take a tougher stand on the issue of the Romanian Treasure in Russia
Why Romania should take a tougher stand on the issue of the Romanian Treasure in Russia

Historical arguments and evidence regarding the Romanian Treasure are completely disregarded by Russia, which wouldn’t observe its international obligations. Romania must approach the issue of the Treasure through the lens of the war in Ukraine.

Cosmin Popa
11 Jun 2024
DISINFORMATION: The new European Parliament will carry on its Russophobic policy
DISINFORMATION: The new European Parliament will carry on its Russophobic policy

The European Parliament elections took place against the background of an anti-Russian campaign, and the EP will carry on its Russophobic policy, according to a piece of disinformation released by the Russian MFA.

Marin Gherman
11 Jun 2024
DISINFORMATION: Russia is more democratic than Ukraine
DISINFORMATION: Russia is more democratic than Ukraine

Russia is more democratic than Ukraine, where state institutions have lost their legitimacy, according to the Kremlin, Russian propaganda and politicians wanted by the law.

Marin Gherman
04 Jun 2024