Piontkovsky: Frozen conflict in Donbas – ‘lesser evil’ for both Kyiv and ‘moderate imperialists’ in Moscow
In an important two-part essay, Russian commentator Andrey Piontkovsky argues that there is now a good chance that…
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Putin won’t accept Zelenskyy’s capitulation even if Ukrainian president offers it, Portnikov says
Both those who want Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to live up to all the provisions of the "Steinmeier…
Ukrainian NGOs warn government against “traps” in Donbas peace negotiations
The events of recent weeks surrounding attempts to resolve the Donbas conflict have stirred up Ukrainian society. Persistent…
Ukrainian opposition to “Steinmeier formula” capitulation is nationwide
While the protest in Kyiv not unexpectedly attracted the most attention, the fact that Ukrainians came out in…
North Caucasus expert: Moscow’s actions in Abkhazia and Chechnya justify fears about ‘Steinmeier formula’
Those in Ukraine and elsewhere who fear that the Steinmeier plan will end by becoming the Putin plan…
The real problem with “Steinmeier’s formula” and the Russo-Ukrainian war
Since 1 October, Ukraine has been in turmoil. “Steinmeier’s formula” is the reason. This proposal for Minsk negotiations…
Portnikov: President Zelenskyy is deceiving himself and Ukrainian people
Zelenskyy claims that his agreeing to the implementation of the "Steinmeier formula" was necessary solely to unblock a…
Moscow commentator: Kremlin believes Ukraine is about to surrender
Valery Solovey, the former MGIMO professor and current Moscow commentator, says there are seven reasons why the Kremlin…
“Steinmeier’s formula” seen as state capitulation, protested in Ukraine
"Steinmeier's formula" has become a hot topic in Ukraine. This suggestion on implementing the Minsk peace accords voiced…
Zelenskyy is Putin’s golden opportunity to realize his goals in Ukraine – Andrei Illarionov
- Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a certain détente between Ukraine and Russia. Many Ukrainians associate…
Can Zelenskyy “stop the war in Donbas” and how will the Steinmeier formula affect Ukraine? An FAQ
How does one end a war? Any war ends when one side defeats another and the winner achieves…
Are the new Minsk talks guiding Ukraine to capitulation?
Read also: Everything you wanted to know about the Minsk peace deal, but were afraid to ask Former…
EU Council sanctions nine persons for sham “LDNR elections”: who they are
Read more on the sham elections: Phony “elections” in Russia’s phony “republics” in Ukraine: a legitimization of the…
Phony “elections” in Russia’s phony “republics” in Ukraine: a legitimization of the occupation
"Election vegetables" A number of measures were announced and then taken to attract voters. Among them were "celebrations"…
No end to Russia’s war until Kremlin achieves goals in Ukraine
Oleksandr Lashchenko: Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz recently expressed hope that this time there would be a real ceasefire.…
Russian-American Dialogue: Cooperation or Blackmail?
The United States must improve relations with Russia, since without Russia’s participation, a host of international problems cannot…
Who is who in the Minsk process | Infographics
The Minsk peace process is so far seen as the only way to stop the war between combined…
Putin and Trump may have chemistry but they don’t have physics to make a deal, Portnikov says
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may have achieved a certain “chemistry” at their meeting in Hamburg, as US…
Liudmyla Hlondar: My brother, hostage in “DNR” for 2 years, says only hope is prayer
What was said at the meetings? Were any concrete decisions made? We’ve been fighting long and hard…
Putin’s ‘hybrid’ recognition of Moscow-sponsored breakaway republics in Ukraine
Yesterday, Vladimir Putin officially recognized passports and other documents issued by the “Donetsk Peoples Republic” and the “Luhansk…