Ukraine

For the first time in over a century, Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on December 25. The move marks an ongoing shift for the country in an attempt to break away from Russia's political, historical, and cultural influence.

This week, Business Insider publishes its most extensive work yet on the fighting in Ukraine — an exploration of the horrific struggle for the city of Bakhmut.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the city was, for much of 2023, among the deadliest places on earth.