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Global analysts are forecasting that Russia will face an unprecedented economic crisis if it does not cease military operations in Ukraine this year. Focus sought insights from financiers and economists regarding the realism of these predictions and investigated the factors that could lead to an economic collapse in Russia.

Is the collapse in Russia a myth or reality? Will the Kremlin run out of funds for the war by 2025?

Ukrainian defense forces are continuing to strike strategic targets in Russia, contributing to a reduction in its military and economic capabilities. Focus has investigated the actual consequences and future implications of these Ukrainian attacks.

Engels is on fire, and Russia is losing resources: the real impact of Ukrainian strikes on the country.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces executed a "double strike" on the Russian city of Engels, aimed at limiting the enemy's air force capabilities to conduct attacks on Ukraine. Military experts have observed that the effects of such strikes are already being felt, with a decrease in the number of munitions and a reduction in cruise missile launches.

Tu-160 flights are on the brink of failure as the Ukrainian Armed Forces have deprived enemy aviation of its rare fuel supply.

Payment for gas distribution is a separate item on the bills. What is the current rate, and is it possible to avoid paying for gas delivery if the house has been unoccupied for an extended period? This was explored by FOCUS.

Gas delivery comes at a cost. What will the bills look like in 2025, and will the rates increase?

07:40, 16 Jan

Shortage of personnel at the front: why troops are being sent to infantry and is there a threat to Ukraine's air defense?

There is a noticeable shortage of personnel at the front lines for various reasons, prompting a transfer of soldiers from non-combat units to combat roles. This situation has even affected the Air Forces, where aviation technicians have expressed concerns about being reassigned to infantry. Focus has investigated the reasons behind these changes and identified which specific units are being reassigned to different brigades.

07:41, 15 Jan

Only with Taurus won't the war be won: why it's unwise to have inflated expectations regarding long-range missiles.

Ukraine is seeking German Taurus missiles, which, according to Foreign Minister Kuleba, could "fundamentally change the situation on the battlefield." But is that really the case? Focus has investigated what type of weaponry Kyiv needs to secure victory against Russia.

07:41, 15 Jan

Work more: how retirement conditions will change in 2025.

Starting January 1, 2025, the required length of service for retirement eligibility will change. Each year, the insurance period needed to qualify for age-related retirement will increase by one year. Focus has gathered detailed information about retirement in 2025.

07:40, 15 Jan

Ukrainian drones targeted a chemical plant, a refinery, and warehouses, as sources from Focus revealed all the objectives of the attacks on Russia.

Last night was "explosive" for numerous facilities and enterprises of the Russian defense industry. Fires are still raging at the missile storage sites at the Engels airbase and at the Saratov Oil Refinery.

07:40, 15 Jan

Starting February 5, fines will be imposed: who must attend the medical examination soon, according to lawyers.

Individuals with a limited fitness status have less than a month to undergo a repeated medical examination. However, when is the right time to attend the medical commission—after receiving a summons from the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, or should one go voluntarily? Lawyers shared insights with Focus on the nuances of Ukrainian legislation and the penalties for neglecting the re-evaluation process.

European media reports that Donald Trump may hold negotiations with Putin without involving the EU or even Kyiv. Focus has explored the potential implications this decision by the newly elected U.S. president could have for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

Negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine: Will Trump take it upon himself to negotiate with Putin?

Russians are making advances on the front lines, regardless of the cost. The enemy disregards the lives of personnel when pursuing objectives, leading to successes in certain areas of the front. Focus has investigated the current priority areas for the Russian Armed Forces.

Pokrovsk, Kurakhovo, Toretsk: Fokus reveals which section of the front line is experiencing the most pressure from Russia.

Partners have increasingly discussed lowering the conscription age to 18, but Ukraine opposes this proposal for several reasons. Focus has explored why the United States is interested in this initiative and whether it could improve the situation on the front lines.

Enlisting in the army at 18: why lowering the conscription age won't benefit Ukraine.

Starting in January 2025, Ukraine halted the transit of Russian gas to the European Union, but the transportation of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline remains ongoing. Focus learned why Ukraine continues to supply Russian oil to Europe and whose decisions could potentially put an end to this transit.

Ukraine continues to supply Russian oil to the EU: reasons behind this and when the transit will come to a halt.

07:44, 13 Jan

Donald the Conqueror: Will Trump build an empire by acquiring Greenland, and what impact will this have on Ukraine?

The concept of U.S. control over Greenland is not new, but Donald Trump elevated it to the highest political level. He first publicly addressed this issue during his first term in 2019, and now the topic has resurfaced. Focus delved into the factors causing concern in the Danish kingdom and explored how they might affect the rest of the world, particularly Ukraine.

07:40, 12 Jan

Zelensky vs. Trump: Key differences between the two presidents on how to end the war in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine has posed a significant challenge for international diplomacy, and its resolution is a top priority for both Kyiv and Washington. However, the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to end the hostilities raise numerous questions. Focus discusses the key differences in the approaches to ending the war between officials in Ukraine and the White House.

07:40, 12 Jan

The story of the 155th Brigade is not unique: a former fighter from the 4th Special Forces Regiment shared details about the abuses by the command.

Ukrainian fighters are battling not only against Russian troops but also against certain unscrupulous commanders who shamelessly demand money from defenders and threaten to send them into assault. Focus reports on one such commander, who has made a name for himself in multiple military units.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed significant dissatisfaction over the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, threatening Kyiv with a series of sanctions. Focus investigated the credibility of these threats and what else to expect from Slovakia.

Gas on Russia's terms or reduced aid to Ukraine: how Fico's threats to Kyiv are digging a hole for Slovakia.

In 2025, citizens who own apartments, houses, or commercial real estate will receive a tax bill. This may be for taxes owed for either the previous year, 2024, or for 2023. Focus has investigated how these amounts are calculated and what the total will be.

Property tax in 2025: how much to pay and how the amount is calculated.

Drones have overwhelmed Russian air defense systems, after which a "Neptune" missile targeted a warehouse containing reconnaissance drones. Sources within the security services tell Focus that there will now be fewer Russian "birds" in the Ukrainian skies.

Crucial mission: Drones and the "Neptune" missile have destroyed a reconnaissance drone storage facility in Russia, according to Focus sources.