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China is modernizing its military, bullying neighbors like Taiwan, and seeking to dominate the South China Sea, representing the most serious long-term challenge to NATO.

NATO support to Ukraine has grown from marginal in 2014 to massive, coordinated through a new command in Germany.

NATO has strengthened its defenses with tens of thousands of combat-ready soldiers on its Eastern flank, half a million troops on high readiness, and 23 Allies spending at least 2% of GDP on defense.

Five people are injured after Russian attacks in Dnipro.

Johnson joined Ukrainian soldiers, mobile gun teams, and Kyiv's volunteer air defenders during his frontline visit.

The documentary shows Johnson visiting devastated villages, a frontline chapel, a makeshift bomb factory, secret drone bases, and sheltering during a missile strike.

Johnson stated that the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East are 'two fronts of the same war' involving Putin and Iran.

Russian forces almost certainly do not maintain control over any positions in Pokrovsk.

Russian forces continue to advance in central and western Pokrovsk, although the exact contour of the front line in and around the town remains unclear.

An elderly woman and her daughter were hospitalized after Russia launched a fresh attack on Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region.

The US and other Western countries have lifted a ban on Ukraine using Western long-range missiles to attack targets deep inside Russia.

The explosions injured two officers after police had arrived.

Bucha's name became synonymous with the brutality of Russian occupation.

Russia has accused the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) of assisting Ukraine by allowing the use of their airspace for attacks on Russian oil terminals in the Baltic Sea.

The European Commission said Brussels was closely monitoring the situation and Russian threats for now.

All three Baltic states have repeatedly rejected Russia's claims as disinformation.

Russia's foreign ministry issued veiled threats against Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Russia lost just over 5,000 tanks and armored vehicles in 2024, compared with 3,000 in 2023, according to IISS estimates.

The Netherlands delivered 25 YPR armored infantry vehicles, Latvia donated 42 armored personnel carriers, and Estonia pledged 0.25% of its GDP for military aid to Ukraine in 2025.

Norway joined the Ukrainian Drone Coalition and plans to establish and equip Ukraine's 'Northern Brigade' as part of a Nordic initiative.

Germany committed to supplying 100 IRIS-T air defense missiles to Ukraine, and Helsing delivered 6,000 AI-equipped drones.

Ukraine is tiring out Russia.

Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov admitted that Ukraine has 2 million draft-dodgers and hundreds of thousands more who are absent without leave (AWOL).

The failed attack has sparked harsh internal criticism over unnecessary losses.

Ukraine produces 4 million drones annually and has developed advanced battlefield systems like Delta.

On March 31, Ukraine marks four years since the liberation of Bucha.

Joining the coalition does not entail significant additional costs.

Finland will join the international drone coalition during this spring.

The coalition includes more than 20 countries.

Last year's guest of honor was Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Authorities have not confirmed any special arrangements for Moscow's Victory Day parade this year.

The general rehearsal for the parade is scheduled for May 7.

Russia has already announced that the Victory Day parade in Arkhangelsk is cancelled, and the parade in Murmansk is under consideration for cancellation.

Now the security situation has changed significantly because Ukraine has succeeded in eroding Russia's air defense and developing new long-range weapons.

In previous years, the parade was somewhat reduced due to the Ukraine war, partly because of equipment shortages and partly security reasons.

Last year's festivities were exceptionally large for the 80th anniversary of victory.

Russia celebrates Victory Day over Nazi Germany on May 9 every year.

Russia has imposed restrictions on the internet and Telegram, citing security reasons, believed to be related to Ukraine's repeated long-range drone strikes.

According to the Moscow Times, Telegram channels have reported that the aerial part of the parade has been cancelled this year, and the well-informed military channel Fighterbomber said rehearsals were cancelled in early April and air force units were ordered back to bases.

The propaganda machine claims that the reduced parade was planned from the beginning and has nothing to do with drones.

Prokopenko hinted that the reason for the reduction is Ukraine's repeated strikes deep into Russia.

Russian journalist Aleksandra Prokopenko wrote on X, citing sources, that the parade will be drastically reduced: only marching soldiers, no military vehicles, only a few hundred guests, and the ceremony will last under an hour.

Normally, tanks and missile launchers would already be rolling in Moscow's streets for parade rehearsals, but none have been announced.

The Moscow Times suspects that the entire vehicle section of the parade may be cancelled on May 9.

Ukrainian audiences have responded positively to the film, with Mariia Hlazunova of the Dovzhenko Centre saying: 'It's interesting to see...'

After filming, Kapustin joined the real-life 3rd Assault Brigade, part of Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps, and now works as a drone operator.

Kapustin said the film reflects the evolving nature of modern warfare, adding: 'It's a race for technological superiority.'

Actor Denis Kapustin described how cast members sometimes slept in bomb shelters between scenes, adding: 'The movie is totally meta and postmodern.'

US journalist Audrey MacAlpine, who appears as herself, said: 'There were air raid alerts. We had to hide. It was a war within a war.'

During filming, production was frequently interrupted by air raid alerts and cast members sometimes slept in bomb shelters.