Ukraine’s farms once fed billions but now its soil is starving
Improved manure recycling is one measure being proposed that could help Ukraine’s soil recover from misuse of fertilisers.
Primary Results
Ukraine recap: Ukraine and allies maintain optimism despite slow progress on the battlefield
A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Ukraine war: as the conflict at sea intensifies, Russia’s prospects of victory look further off than ever
As the war drags on and its maritime dimension intensifies, Russia is more likely to be strategically defeated in the long term.
Ukraine War: why the Black Sea is key to Kyiv’s counteroffensive
Ukraine’s recent successes at sea and in Crimea create strategic opportunities in the Black Sea and, in the longer term, for the war on land.
Famines: what 20th century food crises tell us about how to cope with the Ukraine fallout
Rising food prices points to famine later this year in Ukraine and elsewhere – here’s what we can learn from the past.
Ukraine recap: future of US support for Kyiv in question as Israel conflict reshapes Washington’s priorities
A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Ukraine war: Russia has the upper hand in the ground war – but at sea it’s a different story
While Ukraine continues to suffer defeats on land, at sea it is inflicting heavy losses on Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
Maritime power shapes the world order – and is undergoing a sea change
Successful empires have always depended on maritime power. Now there are signs that this power is shifting eastwards.
Ukraine Recap: who is winning this war? Both sides, if you believe the claims
Russia has secured gains in the east but Ukraine is pushing back in the south.
Ukraine recap: possibility of imminent Russian offensive focuses minds on Kyiv’s weapons shortages
A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past fortnight.