Bohdan Ben

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Bohdan Ben is a researcher in the field of social and ethical philosophy and in the field of local governance. He was among the winners of the program “Youth will change Ukraine” organized by Bohdan Hawrylyshyn Foundation. Together with his friends, he began the implementation of the project “In the land of Hope,” which aims to facilitate and promote local initiatives that strive for social and ecological sustainability. Bohdan can be reached by [email protected] or on fb.

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Analysis

Why donations to the Ukrainian army are crucial for victory

The short answer is a lack of state budget to cover all needs as well as unwieldy bureaucracy missing relatively "small" but important issues, such as effective sniper rifles or even vehicles for particular units.

fire at the Lukoil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod

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Expert: Ukraine’s persistent drone strikes could disrupt Russian war machine, trigger fuel deficit

Despite Russia's vast oil production, its ability to produce fuel shouldn't be overestimated. The number of major oil refineries is limited to 32 and at least 10 of them have already been targeted by drones. Explosions have partially or fully disrupted their work.

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FPV drone tactics reshape conventional trench warfare in Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia is working hard to catch up with the Ukrainian progress and has almost reached the number of Ukrainian FPV drone strikes. With the total number of only FPV drone strikes on both sides now approaching 2,000 per month, previous types of trench fortifications are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

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Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports

On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.

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“With this tattoo, they wouldn’t take me a POW.” Ukrainian top manager takes up arms

A Ukrainian platoon sergeant explains why it is terrible to romanticize war and why he is in the Russian list of Ukrainian so-called "nazis" since 2015.

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Analysis

Ten years after Euromaidan, Russia tries to erase Ukraine’s national revival

Despite Russia's war, Ukraine is still shaped by the reforms, activism and institutions that emerged from its 2014 pro-democracy revolution.

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Opinion

Genocide of Ukrainians is reasonable, Putin tells Tucker Carlson

Man with 12 million followers airs genocidal speech of Russian dictator invading Ukraine

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“We must help people make this unnatural choice” – Ukraine fighters on mobilization

Soldiers argue that while war goes against human nature, new mobilization rules would help civilians do their duty for the greater good and avoid a much worse evil - Russian occupation.

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Analysis

Ukraine moves to plug loopholes, demand equal sacrifice in mobilization

With manpower shortages mounting, exhausted Ukrainian soldiers lacking rest demand overhauled mobilization enacting defined terms and universal obligation as lawmakers debate new law.

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Slovakia quietly bolsters Ukraine’s defenses despite political rhetoric

Business overrides politics in Slovakia and Hungary as both nations' defense firms expand production and cooperation with Ukraine despite claims of not supplying weapons

Production of Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer Bohdana

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With billions invested, Ukraine-EU defense cooperation gains momentum

Defense industry and cooperation can’t be built in one day. But the good news for Ukraine is that it can’t be canceled in one day either due to huge investments and multi-year contracts. Even if governmental military aid from the US or EU declines, new factories and joint production will continue deliveries regardless of politics.

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International

Putin’s Trojan horse? Orban’s veto looms over Ukraine’s EU bid

As EU leaders prepare to converge in Brussels, unblocked funds may persuade Hungary to approve crucial financial aid for Ukraine, but its membership bid still hangs in the air

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Inside Ukraine’s campaign to crush Russia with combat dronesdrones

Kyiv has gone into overdrive domestically producing reconnaissance, combat, and kamikaze drones to counter Russia's assaults and gain aerial superiority, but with the invader's overwhelming resources, competition remains tough

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Ukraine military aid stranded by Polish border blockade

A brigade of military boats bound for Ukraine's counteroffensive sits stranded at Poland's border, which has blocked transport along with Hungary and Slovakia. Only Romania's border with Ukraine remains open currently, severely limiting military and humanitarian aid.

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