First Ladies’ Irreplaceable Role in Serbia-Ukraine Relations
Dr. Orhan Dragas
First Ladies’ Irreplaceable Role in Serbia-Ukraine Relations
With an agenda that puts their influence exclusively at the service of ordinary people, Olena Zelenska and Tamara Vučić together symbolize the shared emotions of their respective nations.
Russian Government Changes: More Corruption and Nepotism
Anders Aslund
Russian Government Changes: More Corruption and Nepotism
Putin says he wants to decrease corruption to increase military effectiveness but really is redirecting the proceeds to himself and his cronies while preferring endless – and profitable – war.
What’s Behind Putin's Ministerial Rochade in the Kremlin?
Andreas Umland
What’s Behind Putin's Ministerial Rochade in the Kremlin?
In Putin’s Russia, it is best not to assume a strategic rationality behind personnel appointments. But recent moves raise interesting questions about Kremlin power dynamics.
The Biden Administration’s Chicken Kiev Complex EXCLUSIVE
Stash Luczkiw
The Biden Administration’s Chicken Kiev Complex
The Cold War instilled in many American politicians a craven stance toward Moscow’s belligerence. Experience shows that fear couched by pragmatism is a losing approach.
Stories That Come to an End EXCLUSIVE
Andriy Kurkov
Stories That Come to an End
Whether it’s roses blooming or buildings being rebuilt, the stories of how Ukrainians intend to heal their wounded nation – which in normal times might seem trivial – are still moving.
What if Ukraine Destroys Russia’s Strategically Vital Kerch Bridge? EXCLUSIVE
Andreas Umland
What if Ukraine Destroys Russia’s Strategically Vital Kerch Bridge?
Kyiv Post asks German expert Andreas Unland about the implications of a successful Ukrainian attack on Russia’s main link with occupied Crimea – the Kerch Bridge
The Pitfalls of Orc-Washing: Confronting the Complexities of Russia's War Machine EXCLUSIVE
Casey Christie
The Pitfalls of Orc-Washing: Confronting the Complexities of Russia's War Machine
Knowing one's enemy is critical to achieving strategic superiority. Perceiving the Russian forces as mere embodiments of mythical evil is very much a strategic mistake.
Ukrainian Bananas – a Story of Survival EXCLUSIVE
Andriy Kurkov
Ukrainian Bananas – a Story of Survival
While Russians go bananas for fear of cross-border attacks, Ukrainians on their side of the border stoically cultivate banana trees in the most inhospitable of circumstances.
Putin’s War Post-Patrushev EXCLUSIVE
Andrei Piontkovsky
Putin’s War Post-Patrushev
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
Reflections on the Consequences of American Duplicity EXCLUSIVE
Askold S. Lozynskyj
Reflections on the Consequences of American Duplicity
Americans are prepared to sacrifice Ukraine to ensure that Russia does not fall apart. The warning of one French author should be heeded and illusions about a deal with Russia abandoned.
Standing Firm Against Iran's Jihad: A Call to Unite for the Free World EXCLUSIVE
Michael Brodsky
Standing Firm Against Iran's Jihad: A Call to Unite for the Free World
It’s time that sanctions were imposed targeting Iran’s ballistic missile program and designating its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
The Great Lie Behind Russia’s Victory Day EXCLUSIVE
Ivana Stradner
The Great Lie Behind Russia’s Victory Day
Russians believe their nation contributed more than any other to winning World War II. The uncomfortable truth is that Moscow actually started the war in 1939 as Nazi Germany’s ally.
Environment: No Longer a Silent Victim — Ukraine Leads the Charge in Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes EXCLUSIVE
Andriy Kostin
Environment: No Longer a Silent Victim — Ukraine Leads the Charge in Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes
Thanks to Ukraine's proactive stance and the commitment of our international partners, the environment, once a silent casualty of war, now has a voice that resonates globally.
European Commission Ukraine Report: Reflections From the Country’s Primary Energy Firm EXCLUSIVE
Oleksiy Chernyshov
European Commission Ukraine Report: Reflections From the Country’s Primary Energy Firm
Ukraine has entered heating season 2023-24 better prepared, with improved air defenses and reinforced energy site security, while satisfying crucial milestones in its European integration efforts.
Two Axes of Liberty EXCLUSIVE
Charles Cockell
Two Axes of Liberty
Democratic institutions and the freedom they engender are not eternal. The Russo-Ukrainian war is a stark reminder that Europe must become a self-sustaining and self-defending axis of liberty.
Victory on Economic Front: UK Supreme Court Ruling on the $3 Billion “Yanukovych Debt” Case editor`s choice
Serhiy Fursa
Victory on Economic Front: UK Supreme Court Ruling on the $3 Billion “Yanukovych Debt” Case
Kyiv has won a victory over the Kremlin concerning bonds issued by the deposed and exiled former pro-Russian president during the Revolution of Dignity.
The Birth of Azov – Driven by Necessity, Courage, Honor and Sacrifice EXCLUSIVE
Yuliia Fedosiuk
The Birth of Azov – Driven by Necessity, Courage, Honor and Sacrifice
Azov’s nascence began during the 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity which ended Yanukovych's pro-Russian regime and saw fierce clashes with the Berkut during which future Azov fighters first saw action
Time to Take the Next Step! EXCLUSIVE
Doug Hiller
Time to Take the Next Step!
What’s needed to protect Ukraine, push Russia back and avoid the West’s defeat.
Supporting and Building Ukrainian Science EXCLUSIVE
Charles Cockell
Supporting and Building Ukrainian Science
International efforts to support Ukrainian science should focus on helping the reconstruction and growth of science within Ukraine and not encouraging a permanent diaspora.
US Shows Europe How to Deal With Russian State Assets EXCLUSIVE
Anders Aslund
US Shows Europe How to Deal With Russian State Assets
Washington is poised to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the US. This is the right action to take, and now the EU, which holds the lion’s share of Moscow’s frozen assets, must follow suit.