Global Rearmament, Secret Jets, and the Fight for Light: Ukraine’s Battle Across Borders

This episode examines how Ukraine’s fight for survival is shaped by global military shifts, covert alliances, and the resilience of ordinary people on the ground.We begin with the historic rise in global military spending, which hit a record $679 billion in 2024 as Europe accelerates rearmament and Russia fully pivots to a wartime economy.Read the full analysis: https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/global-military-spending-hits-record-679b-with-russia-driving-the-surge-heres-where-it-all-went-13971Next, we break down a major investigation uncovering secret documents proving Russia is manufacturing Su-35 fighter jets for Iran, with 16 aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027 — a development that could transform regional security in the Middle East.Exclusive investigation: https://united24media.com/world/russia-is-building-su-35-fighter-jets-for-iran-secret-files-reveal-the-numbers-and-delivery-timeline-13844On the ground in Ukraine, we spotlight the crews repairing the nation’s shattered power grid under constant Russian fire — workers who race against blackout conditions to keep millions of Ukrainians connected to heat and electricity.Report from the field: https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/we-are-under-russian-fire-every-day-meet-the-crews-racing-to-repair-ukraines-bombed-power-grid-13956We also share the story of Vitalii Veres, a Ukrainian soldier who was blinded in combat yet rebuilt his life by becoming a digital creator, inspiring more than 180,000 followers with his message that vision and purpose extend far beyond sight.Read his story: https://united24media.com/life-in-ukraine/he-cant-see-but-180000-people-watch-him-blinded-by-russias-war-this-ukrainian-soldier-became-a-creator-13946Finally, we look at the launch of “The Ukrainian Season” in France, a four-month cultural initiative aimed at dismantling Soviet-era myths and presenting Ukraine as a vibrant, modern European nation.Cultural feature: https://united24media.com/culture/the-ukrainian-season-arrives-frances-cultural-project-aims-to-redefine-europes-view-of-ukraine-14011For more verified Ukraine reporting, visit united24media.com.