Lukashenka rival barred from running for Belarusian president surfaces in Kyiv
Valery Tsepkalo, who was barred from participating in the Belarusian election set for 9 August and escaped to…
Ukraine extends quarantine, microregionalizes mitigation measures amid record daily new COVID-19 cases
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine got off relatively easy compared to its European neighbors thanks…
Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania create “Lublin Triangle,” stirring memories of 17th century republic
On 28 July in the Polish city of Lublin, the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania, Dmytro…
Telegram: the Russian messaging app at the heart of a major influence operation in Ukraine
Telegram, the Russian anonymous social media giant of Pavel Durov, is the conduit for a massive pro-Russian influence…
A guide to Russian propaganda. Part 6: Spetspropaganda, the secret Soviet art of brainwashing
How can you brainwash people into believing what you want? Russia has it down to a science. In…
The toxic myth of “understanding and engaging” Russia
Recent western attempts to help "solve" the conflict in Donbas Russia’s war against Ukraine in Donbas is understandingly…
IKEA’s most iconic chairs produced from illegal clearcuts in Ukraine – Earthsight
One of the Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA's bestsellers, the iconic folding, slatted Terje chair, is made from…
Half of Ukraine’s regions exceed COVID-19 quota required from foreigners entering country
On 15 June, Ukraine opened its borders to foreigners, but required that, apart from having COVID-19 insurance, those…
KyivPride gets creative during COVID-19 lockdown amid backlash
The annual LGBT Pride Parade in Kyiv was canceled due to #COVID19, but the organizers have moved it…
Where are you least likely to contract COVID-19? | Interactive map
As states gradually get ready to reopen borders, a major factor to take into account is the epidemiological…
MEP defending Russian occupation of Crimea joins European Endowment for Democracy board of governors
Thierry Mariani, a French MEP from the far-right National Union party, has joined the board of governors of…
Ukraine resumes air travel. Here is who can enter the country (interactive map)
On 15 June, Ukraine loosened coronavirus restrictions to relaunch international air travel, which had been suspended since 13…
Ukraine becomes a NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partner
On 12 June 2020, the North Atlantic Council recognized Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner. This status is…
Seven regions are responsible for Ukraine’s COVID-19 growth: interactive graph
On 10 June, Ukraine entered its next stage of relaxing COVID-19 restrictions. Cultural events and the work of…