West’s fear feeds Putin’s ambition: not arming Ukraine counteroffensive risks wider war
Many NATO-promised weapons have yet to arrive, leaving Ukraine counteroffensive shorthanded.
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NATO strategist’s Ukraine “land grab” slip is as absurd as revealing
A NATO strategist prompted Ukrainian fury and NATO backpedaling after arguing Ukraine could trade territory for NATO membership, a slip that reveals how much the Alliance is willing to play along with Russian aggression
Work.ua CEO: 1.5 years enough time for brands to exit Russia – now we cut ties
Work.ua, Ukraine's top job portal, says it will no longer cooperate with companies maintaining business ties in Russia - even big names like Metro and Philip Morris. Its CEO has issued a manifesto for others to follow suit.
Four unnerving signs for Ukraine as it heads for fall
The forthcoming fall and winter will be critical for Ukraine and, therefore, Europe. If Russia can destroy Ukraine's air defense, the West will need to reconsider its stand on military intervention.
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.
Maritime security in the Black Sea is an international problem
The West – with or without the US Navy – needs to return to the Black Sea to help break the maritime blockade, protect humanitarian shipping to fight global famine, and, not least, uphold universal Freedom of Navigation.
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…
An Alliance deterred by Russia
Imagine we observe someone in the process of drowning. We urgently row over to the person and grab…
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…
Russia launches algorithm to trigger nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia NPP, Ukraine’s top analyst says
In an exclusive interview with Euromaidan Press, Mykhailo Honchar explained how the Kakhovka dam could have been destroyed,…
Obama’s Crimea amnesia
Last week, I read Barack Obama’s statement in an interview with CNN that in 2014 Russia did not…
To end the war, to bring peace, NATO summit should welcome Ukraine, now
The previous strategy has led to war; NATO must invite Ukraine to be a member at the upcoming…
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…
Lessons from Croatia’s fight to exist show the way to EU for Ukraine
Croatia’s past is much like Ukraine’s present. But I hope that our futures will soon be the same…
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 Russia must be decolonized
In today’s global landscape, the concept of colonization remains a pressing issue that demands comprehensive understanding. To fully…
Why EU security is under threat without Ukraine in NATO
North Atlantic nations face a major decision at next month’s summit in Lithuania. Multiple scenarios show that leaving…
Washington needs to be clear eyed about the end of the Russo-Ukraine war
American support has been both stalwart and unquestionably vital to the preservation of Ukraine’s sovereignty since the beginning…