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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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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Ukraine

Holodomor 90th anniversary: Ukraine remembers victims of genocidal famine amid genocidal war

This year's anniversary feels more profound as soldiers shield Ukraine from the threat of new genocide. Yet, growing international Holodomor recognition gives hope for historical justice

Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and Melitopol.

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Analysis

Ukraine squeezes every last drop for defense in 2024 budget, Russia still 2.5x more

Ukraine is funneling 81% of all tax income to defense in 2024, still counting on $29 bn in aid from partners as Russia boosts military spending

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Dispatch

Effectiveness of Russian soldiers grows, Ukrainian company commander says

In a candid interview, Ukrainian army commander tells about forging a ragtag army fighting with a potpourri of weapons, Russia's improved fighting tactics, and the growing chasm between the military and the home front

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Ukraine’s nukeless fate: the untold story behind the Budapest betrayal

As early as 1993, Russia openly claimed Sevastopol in Crimea to be a Russian city, sought to return Crimea under its control, and refused to recognize Ukrainian borders. The US leadership at that time clearly saw this but still pushed towards nuclear disarmament of Ukraine

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International

Disintegrated Russia will be nuke-free, nations subjugated by Moscow decide

The post-imperial Russia disintegrated into 41 states will be nuke-free, nations subjugated by Moscow decided on their 8th meeting in Paris and London

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Grain dispute: how Poland and Ukraine can reach a solution

It's not only about wartime exports -- Ukraine's EU integration is at stake.

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Genocide, assimilation, theft: Kazakh historian reveals Russian colonialism’s ruthless playbook

Russian colonialism for centuries has relied on the elimination and assimilation of local peoples to build its empire, says Kazakh historian Botakoz Kassymbekova.

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The 1994 secret operation that saved Crimea, and perhaps Ukraine, from Russian occupation

The untold story of Ukraine's covert operation 30 years ago to halt Russia's attempt to occupy Crimea emerged in recently published documents. The records detail Ukraine's restrained yet decisive actions.