Why is Russia escalating now? Will it launch a major invasion of Ukraine? Three issues to consider.
Russia’s aggressive actions raise several important questions about a major war with Ukraine, the Kremlin’s goals, reasons, and…
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Ukrainian dolls travel the world: exhibit of traditional motanka dolls in Kyiv (photo report)
The exhibit will run until November 20, 2021. Entry to the museum is regulated by anti-covid restrictions. The…
Vasyl Vyshyvany: the Habsburg prince who chose Ukraine
The great Habsburg of Ukrainian history was born on February 10, 1895 on the island of Lošinj (present-day…
Lesia Ukrainka: Teen idol, beacon of erudition & fervent advocate of European integration
Born Larysa Petrivna Kosach-Kvitka in Novohrad-Volynsky, Zhytomyr Oblast in 1871, Lesia suffered immensely from her disease, travelling from…
Ukraine is a major battleground for understanding WWII: historian Serhii Plokhii
This year, May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Just prior to…
Europe fails to see Moscow using economics as a weapon not only against the former Soviet states but against it as well, Tsybulenko says
“In contrast to the countries of the West which are led by the principle, ‘politics is the concentrated…
Ukraine, the Gates of Europe of the last millennia, and their meaning for Russia – Serhii Plokhii explains
The last two centuries have seen Russia controlling over 80% of Ukrainian territory. Despite a brief period of…
‘We are not a bridge; we are the West,’ a Ukrainian president needs to follow Latvian one in declaring, Portnikov says
More than 20 years ago, then Secretary of State Madeleine Albright observed with some bitterness, “whenever I want…
Europe 2030: A Ukrainian vision of the future of Europe
Events of the recent years remind us that the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950 was primarily about…
Military expert Starykov: Zapad-2017 war games in Belarus designed to demonstrate Russia’s military power
“The Vienna Document stipulates that there cannot be more than 12,000 troops participating in military exercises, but there…
Ryanair comes to Ukraine with 9 flights from Kyiv and Lviv
The Irish lowcost air carrier Ryanair has officially entered the Ukrainian market and will launch flights between nine…
Putin’s ‘real but Pyrrhic victory’: infecting the world with distrust and division
Vladimir Putin has achieved a real but Pyrrhic victory with his policy of hybridity: domestically – by transforming…
A “once-upon-a-time” fable about Ukraine, Putin and Europe
Once upon a time there was a young girl called Ukraine. She was young, beautiful and had a…
Is Russia planning “a new Donbas” in the Balkans?
A few weeks ago the Associated Press published a widely syndicated article about a Russian ‘spy base’ located…
Professor Oleh Panfilov: Every shot fired against the enemy stems the tide of “Russkiy Mir”
– You recently stated that Russians have been writing “antihistory” for more than 16 years. Please explain what…
“Europe’s fatigue from Ukraine is the aggressor’s greatest ally” – appeal of European intellectuals
The so-called “Ukraine fatigue” means a fatigue from Europe itself and its principles. Eminent Ukrainian, Czech, Polish, Lithuanian…
Why do Ukrainians want to be in Europe?
On 21-22 May, Ukraine celebrated Days of Europe, which in Ukraine falls on the third Saturday of the…
Garry Kasparov: A referendum on the values of Europe
On April 6, the Netherlands will vote in a referendum to approve the Association Agreement between the European Union…
A Ukrainian war veteran will lead a 10,000 km bike ride around Europe
A team of Ukrainians will ride their bikes up to 150 km per day to tell Europe about…
Appeal to Europeans on Ukraine — French analysts
Europeans, wake up! Europeans seem to be experiencing a certain “Ukraine fatigue” again. This syndrome emerged in the…
