For almost four years, the frontline territories of Ukraine have been suffering from intense shelling and the constant threat of the front's proximity. However, the attacks have recently intensified. Ahead of winter, Russia is trying to make life in Ukraine unbearable — and the border regions are suffering the most. The Sumy region is hit every day by nearly everything in Russia’s arsenal. Frontline villages are almost destroyed, people are being evacuated, and in the regional center, residents are trying to keep life going despite constant strikes on both critical and civilian infrastructure....
For almost four years, the frontline territories of Ukraine have been suffering from intense shelling and the constant threat of the front's proximity. However, the attacks have recently intensified. Ahead of winter, Russia is trying to make life in Ukraine unbearable — and the border regions are suffering the most. The Sumy region is hit every day by nearly everything in Russia’s arsenal. Frontline villages are almost destroyed, people are being evacuated, and in the regional center, residents are trying to keep life going despite constant strikes on both critical and civilian infrastructure....
For almost four years, the frontline territories of Ukraine have been suffering from intense shelling and the constant threat of the front's proximity. However, the attacks have recently intensified. Ahead of winter, Russia is trying to make life in Ukraine unbearable — and the border regions are suffering the most. The Sumy region is hit every day by nearly everything in Russia’s arsenal. Frontline villages are almost destroyed, people are being evacuated, and in the regional center, residents are trying to keep life going despite constant strikes on both critical and civilian infrastructure....
Germany is supporting a new multibillion fund launched by Brazil to protect tropical forests and will contribute "a significant amount" to the initiative, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday at a summit ahead of key climate talks. The German leader was speaking at a meeting of heads of state and government in Belém, at the edge of Brazil's rainforest, ahead of the Monday start of the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP30. The fund, launched by Brazil and known as the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), officially launched on Thursday and was backed by 53 countries, including 19 pote...