Ukraine is known as one of Europe's largest grain producers. But it also has valuable natural resources such as iron ore and coal that Russia is eager to exploit.
Ukraine is known as one of Europe's biggest grain producers. But it also possesses highly valuable natural resources such as iron ore and coal which Russia is keen to exploit.
It is unclear precisely where Russia’s much-anticipated next attack will start, so Ukrainian forces are readying defenses across a vast and varied winter landscape.