Mark Temnycky
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Mark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe. Follow him on twitter.
Dueling discharge petitions aim to force vote on stalled US foreign aid bill
Frustrated by months of delays, a bipartisan group of House members have filed competing discharge petitions to bring a long-awaited foreign aid package to the floor, potentially circumventing Speaker Johnson's opposition.
Putin’s hopes dashed as US Senate approves foreign aid
However, intrigue remains over whether the bill will be passed in the House, with speaker Johnson vowing to block it from being presented
Appeasement gets an Olympic Gold
The IOC's decision to permit Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris Olympics signals acceptance of authoritarian aggression to the world's tyrants
Ukraine kicks toward Euro 2024 amid bombs and blackouts
From joining the front lines to evacuating families to fundraising, footballers juggle competitive matches with the grim realities of Russia's invasion.
UEFA’s Russian U-Turn shows public pressure works
Faced with a chorus of dissent, UEFA's backpedaling on its Russian U-17 decision underscores the potency of united opposition.
As Russia butchers Ukrainians, UEFA rolls out the red carpet
With the graves of Ukrainian children targeted and murdered by Russian forces still fresh, UEFA has seen fit to allow the next generation of Russian football talent back onto the international sporting stage that banned them in protest just last year.
Meet Ruta, the first Ukrainian restaurant in DC
In the bustling streets of Washington, DC lies a hidden gem. Ruta, the first-ever Ukrainian restaurant in the…
Oscars confirm Ukrainians’ worst fears about the Russian Opposition
Last month, a film about Alexei Navalny won an Oscar for best documentary. During the acceptance speech, the…
How American volunteers helped 90,000 Ukrainian refugees find a new home in the USA
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been catastrophic. As the war approaches its eighth month, tens of thousands…
Russia’s war has achieved the opposite of what it intended: Ukraine is united
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches its sixth month, thousands of Ukrainians have been killed, several Ukrainian…
Deals with Russia don’t work. Deoccupying Ukraine will solve the food crisis
International food security takes a hit The war has also had a global impact. In particular, the Russian…
Ukraine’s official UNITED24 initiative raises $58 million for Army, medical aid
[editorial]Since it was launched on 5 May, Ukraine’s official UNITED24 crowdfunding platform has collected $58 million in donations…
Wales vs Ukraine: stakes could not be higher in World Cup Playoff Final
On June 3, Ukraine defeated Scotland in a FIFA World Cup qualification playoff in what was a monumental…
Scotland vs Ukraine: More than just a FIFA World Cup playoff
Having last qualified for the World Cup in 1998, the Scottish senior men’s national team will be anxious…
How Ukrainian Americans have helped Ukraine (and how you can too)
[editorial]From body armor to housing refugees to lobbying for state-level support, Ukrainian Americans have come together to help…
How EU would benefit from reducing its reliance on Russian gas
[editorial] The European Union relies on Russian natural gas with 41% of the EU gas imports coming from…
How Ukraine has continuously fought for European values
On 1 November 1993, the European Union was born. The organization, established by the Maastricht Treaty, stated that…
Russia-West talks have ended in uncertainty. Now it’s time to act.
Last week, the international community anxiously observed Russia’s sessions with various Western representatives. Over the span of four…
How the EU can resolve the Belarus migrant crisis in three steps
What is the Belarus migrant crisis and how did it begin? During the summer of 2021, the United…
Ukraine at 30: reflecting on Ukraine’s path toward Western integration
Independence Day of Ukraine: facts & brief history After an unsuccessful coup attempt by hardline Communist Party leaders…