Coercing Ukraine into neutrality: the politics behind Russia’s military threat to Ukraine
First of all, despite the fact that the Russian Federation is constantly raising the stakes, ongoing discussions about…
Ukraine’s banking sector: scandals, fraud & growing threats to cooperation with IMF
The IMF has provided Ukraine with a $700 million tranche, but this should not be seen as a…
“Banksters” vs Ukraine-IMF cooperation: only one can stay
Since 2014, Ukrainian society has undergone important changes. Some of them can be considered irreversible, others - stable…
Institutions matter: Dissecting Ukraine-U.S. relations after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan
In view of the events in Afghanistan, the White House must now think twice before boasting about some…
Flirting with China is a dangerous political game for Ukraine
Ukraine's relations with China have long been considered a frozen topic, not least because of the scandals that…
Strategic corruption: the new hybrid weapon against the West
The use of corruption in furthering a country’s geopolitical interests is the primary technique currently widely used by…
“Poke-and-probe.” Why Russia is massing troops & military hardware along Ukraine border
In the event of full-scale escalation, Russia could conceivably achieve a military victory, even at the cost of…
The future of the pro-Russian project in Ukraine after the ban of Putin pal’s TV channels
Despite the overall positive impact and the enthusiasm of some Ukrainian social networks, Ukraine's recent sanctioning of three…