The real reason Russia calls everyone Nazis
Russia is branding all opponents of its fascism as fascists and Nazis, but why? Look to the Soviet deformation of history, which conjured the "eternal war of the West against Russia"
Ukraine nears breakthrough in confiscating EU-based Russian assets
Ukraine is nearing a landmark confiscation of Russian oligarchic money in a company posing as Dutch, potentially opening the door to confiscation of other Russian assets in the West, a total of $300 bn that could be used to rebuild Ukraine.
EU fumbles frozen Russian billions, risks own budgets
The EU risks finding itself in a situation where the restoration of Ukraine will be paid not by the guilty party -- the Russian government and oligarchs -- but by European taxpayers.
Ukraine drone strikes and attacks send chills down Putin’s spine
The Ukrainian "Ghost of Kyiv" has turned real as drones pierce Moscow's defenses. Meanwhile, the reality of Crimea's eventual liberation is starting to set in on Putin.
Is Ukraine’s strategic patience with the Biden administration coming to an end?
Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi are done doing Washington and NATO’s bidding to "weaken Russia", now it's about a decisive win for Ukraine
Historical, but transitional: Vilnius NATO Summit aftertaste
Although the dust hasn’t settled yet, the number of assessments of the Vilnius NATO Summit outcomes may only…
Russia plans to double missile production. This report tells what can stop it
A joint report by the KSE (Kyiv School of Economics) Institute and Yermak-McFaul International Working Group on Russian…
Not only Putin and Lvova-Belova: all Russians deporting Ukrainians must be prosecuted
Since the start of the armed aggression in 2014, Russia has committed numerous war crimes and crimes against…
Making the Kremlin pay: five steps for Ukraine and the world to seize Russian assets
Do Russian assets constitute a potential source of compensation for damages and losses incurred in Ukraine? In our…
Obama’s Crimea amnesia
Last week, I read Barack Obama’s statement in an interview with CNN that in 2014 Russia did not…
A trinket, comfort food, a hot bath sustain Ukrainian spirits in dark Russian war
In recent months, I’ve spoken with more people than ever before. I’ve had dozens of conversations in random…
Prigozhin’s failed mutiny: What made him back down?
Below is a brief description of Prigozhin’s mutiny and an attempt to understand what caused Evgeny Prigozhin to…
Why Ukraine’s counteroffensive is going so slow
The beginning of the offensive is the most difficult stage of the attack. If you do not expect…
Why Russia must be decolonized
In today’s global landscape, the concept of colonization remains a pressing issue that demands comprehensive understanding. To fully…