How Czechia became a leader in convicting ex-mercenaries who fought against Ukraine in the Donbas
Mercenaries from more than 30 countries took part in Russia's war against Ukraine in the Donbas, but only…
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Defense reform in Ukraine: The leadership challenge
The latest “National Security Strategy of Ukraine” was approved on September 14, 2020 (see EDM, September 24, 2020),…
In Memoriam Markiyan (Mark) Gregory Paslawsky (16.01.1959 – 19.08.2014)
Markiyan Gregory Paslawsky was born in New York on January 16, 1959. To escape Soviet persecution, his family…
40 troops of Russia’s “UN peacekeeping brigade” helped occupy Crimea, Donbas
The Ukrainian open-source intelligence community Informnapalm has been documenting the evidence for this over seven years of Russian…
“I cannot imagine this wound ever healing.” Ukrainian veteran tells about going to war and finding the strength to live on
Illya Titko, the author of Blood Formula, was a volunteer soldier, serving as Senior Lieutenant in the Ukrainian…
MH17 intercepts prove Moscow pulled all the strings in Russian-run east Ukraine sham states
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) was shot down over Donetsk Oblast in the east of Ukraine on 17…
Escalation around Donbas: Is the Ukrainian army prepared for full-scale Russian aggression?
Several reasons were put forward to try to explain the springtime Russian buildup; and any or all of…
“You remained a faithful son of your Homeland,”- do not forget fallen Defender of Ukraine Vyacheslav Kyrylov
The Positive Cossack Author: Ruslan Horovy Vyacheslav Yuriyevych Kyrylov. Call sign “Kozak” (Cossack). These words reflect the entire…
Moscow’s reasons behind the resumed fighting in Donbas
Following the latest round of consultations of political advisors within the so-called Normandy format (Ukraine, Russia, France, Germany),…
“I’m going to war so that our young people won’t be killed,” – do not forget fallen Defender Roman Furyk
Why build a monument if I’m still alive? Roman Furyk: In Memoriam Author: Olha Sloniovska Roman Furyk was…
Facts & figures in occupied Donbas. Is reintegration a realistic prospect?
Contents Reliable statistics in the occupied territories? Adaptive sociological survey: how many people reside in ORDLO? Stats concerning…
Ukrainian court sentences Russian proxy “republic” ex-leaders to life imprisonment in absentia for 2014 airplane downing
The judges were reading out their 130-page verdict over two days. In it, they found "LNR head" Igor…
“I came here to fight, not to twiddle my thumbs,” – do not forget fallen Defender Andriy Nazarenko
NAZARENKO THE MECHANIC Author: Anton Sanchenko Andriy’s reconnaissance comrades were not very original when they first named him…
Russia escalates its proxy war in the east of Ukraine
Of course, shelling, shootings, deadly skirmishes, and mutual recriminations along the Donbas frontline are nothing new. But this…
Honouring and remembering the fallen female Heroes of Ukraine
Today, as many countries celebrate International Women’s Day, we remember and honour the brave Ukrainian women who sacrificed…
“Bless me, Father, for I am about to die for Ukraine,”- do not forget fallen Defender Vasyl Kindratsky
KINDRAT Author: Vasyl Shkliar “Bless me, Father, for I am about to die for Ukraine,” he said quietly,…
“Danya showed his determination… He chose Ukraine,” do not forget Danylo Didik, killed by pro-Russian terrorists
Danya’s Choice Author: Yuliya Iliukha His dream was to get a puppy. A typical wish for a child…
Ukrainian IDP proves in court she was displaced due to Russian occupation. Can she make Russia pay?
Contents Fleeing Amvrosiyivka to Dnipro Proving Russia guilty in courts Next step: European Human Rights Court IDPs vs…
“Please get this ring back to my wife. Tell her I love her.”- do not forget fallen Defender Dmytro Prydatko
Over there, where I truly belong Dmytro Prydatko: in Memoriam Author: Maryna Lukyanova It’s been six years since…
“I’m for Ukraine. I will die if needed!”- do not forget fallen Defender Roman Nabiehov
Our compatriot Roman Nabiehov Authors: Kapranov Brothers We know nothing about Ukrainians. We, Ukrainians, know nothing about ourselves.…