Category: Vox

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, explained

By Jen Kirby A woman runs as she flees with her family across a destroyed bridge in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 2, as Russian forces encircled the capital region. | Emilio Morenatti/AP Europe is witnessing its first major war in decades. Russia is bombarding major cities in Ukraine, a week into a […]

Does Ukraine really need Elon Musk’s help?

By Sara Morrison Ukraine asked for Elon Musk’s help, and he delivered. | Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Ukraine’s appeals to Silicon Valley get mixed results. After Russia’s invasion, many feared Ukraine’s internet access would be cut off, either through cyberattacks or the destruction of internet infrastructure — or both. While there have been some […]