Issued on: 02/05/2026 - 14:21

Ukrainian drones have been striking oil facilities deep inside Russia in an effort to reduce Moscow’s oil exports, a key source of funding for its grinding invasion of Ukraine. So far, however, the broader economic impact remains unclear. Meanwhile, after four years of war, the Ukrainian government is still struggling to persuade young people to enlist in the military, and is now offering higher pay along with promises of phased demobilization. Liza Kaminov reports.

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