John T Psaropoulos

Ukraine achieves significant victories on the battlefield thanks to burgeoning drone production.

The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.

Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.

Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.

Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv’s support in defence from Iranian drones.

Europe’s imports mainly driven by Ukraine’s needs, but the EU is surging in arms manufacturing and exports, report says.

Ukraine has won back some territory this year for the first time since 2023 amid claims of soaring Russian losses.

The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.

Ukraine made limited territorial gains in December and February, highlighting weaknesses in Russian offensive ability.

Four years into Russia’s grinding war on Ukraine, Al Jazeera looks at the costs — to people, territory and treasuries.