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    Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War: How will peace be achieved?

    Mike Wong  During the Russo-Ukrainian War there were attempts for a ceasefire and a peace agreement, but these were never enacted, with both the Russian Federation and Ukraine refusing to concede territory. As events including the Russian withdrawal from Kiev and Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast continued, Russia...
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    The Second Ukrainian Counteroffensive: How Will It Turn Out?

    Recently, there has been much talk of how the Ukrainian Counteroffensive in 2023 would play out. Some have speculated that it will be a complete victory and grand success for Ukraine, whilst some have expressed skepticism and hesitation in Ukraine being able to successfully counterattack and defeat the Russian...
  • US drone crashes in Black Sea after colliding with Russian Fighter Jet

    On the 14th of March, a US MQ-9 Reaper Drone conducting surveillance and on a reconnaissance mission over the Black Sea was intercepted by two Russian Su-27 fighter jets, resulting in the drone crashing into the Black Sea. Impact's Mike Wong reports....
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    Biden visits Ukraine for the first time since the start of the war

    On February 20th, US President Joe Biden made his historic and surprise visit to Kyiv. Impact's Mike Wong reports....
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    Cyber-Security Fears Over TikTok Continue To Grow

    On 30th December 2022, the US Government under President Biden, approved the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, which would restrict government employees from being able to use TikTok, but national security, law enforcement and security research employees are allowed to use it with limitations. This led to quick...
  • Is Western Support Towards Ukraine Collapsing?

    Mike Wong When the Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out on 24th February 2022, NATO countries, whilst initially hesitant to fully support Ukraine militarily, changed their stance after realising that Russia’s plan was to subjugate Ukraine in less than 3 days. This led to a global condemnation of Russia’s...
  • Zelensky visits the UK to meet with Rishi Sunak

    On the 8th of February 2023, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, made a surprise visit. President Zelensky was welcomed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak from a military transport plane used by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) at Stansted airport, London. Impact’s Mike Wong reports....