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Mark McNamee
January, 2024

Mark McNamee

Editor

Ignore the Headlines: Momentum is Moving in Ukraine’s Direction, not Russia’s

For all the talk of the Kremlin’s rising confidence since late 2023, the reality is in fact far from encouraging for Russia. Rather oddly, a nation mired in a foreign war it cannot easily extricate itself from – while wasting enormous resources and unable to achieve its goals – is somehow congratulating itself (with the aid of short-sighted Western media) primarily because its far smaller adversary was unable to win the war in its first large counteroffensive. In only the

Andrew Pryma, MBA
January, 2024

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Russia massively attacks Kyiv during the holiday season

The holiday season for Ukrainians was intense and hard to forget. Houses and apartment buildings in Kyiv were shaking from the constant enemy attacks and drone and rocket debris falling to earth. The enemy’s brutal assault came during the holidays, when people usually buy gifts, decorate Christmas trees, and prepare for New Year celebrations. On December 28-29, the Russian regime launched 159 drones and rockets on several civilian cities, killing 39 people and wounding 159. This was the largest attack

Andrew Pryma, MBA
December, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Is the NATO afraid of Russia? Is the alliance weak?

The Russian aggression in Ukraine shows how weak NATO is and how the Alliance members act completely independently. But at the same time, nobody can make a decision without consulting with other members of this organization. Poland announced that it should prepare its army to defend its territory from Russia if Ukraine loses. Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces Mikael Büden said that Sweden should prepare for a potential war that may break out in their country. The Baltic states

Andrew Pryma, MBA
May, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

The lack of success at the frontlines and political instability undermines the Russian army’s capabilities.

The latest news from the aggressor state is not encouraging those of the Russian population who support the war. They see not only the lack of success at the frontlines but also political games and drama undermining the professionalism of the Russian army. The head of the Wagner private army, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is hated by the Russian Army and its leaders, has announced his army’s withdrawal from the Bakhmut region a few times. Prigozhin’s latest statement came a few

Andrew Pryma, MBA
April, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Ukraine is cleaning out Russian KGB and FSB elements from its political system.

Ukraine has been struggling with cleaning out Russian KGB and FSB elements from our political system since the Soviet times. According to intelligence sources, almost every third of Ukrainian politicians or government figures were connected with the Russian government during the last decade and had either political or business relationships that operated under Kremlin supervision. As a result, before the war, Moscow had its well-trusted people in the Security Service of Ukraine, in Parliament, in the top management of the

Andrew Pryma, MBA
March, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Will sanctions hurt Putin?

Ukraine’s allies think sanctions will hurt our country’s aggressor, especially Putin. Well, it seems the president of the aggressor state still has enough funds to support his allies worldwide. A few days ago, Romanian pro-Russian senator Diana Shoshoacke, a strong supporter of the Russian regime, recognized territories annexed by Russia in Ukraine and demanded the annexation of territories of the old Romanian kingdom, which are now part of Ukraine. At the same time, Turkish presidential candidate Doğu Perinçek supported the

Andrew Pryma, MBA
March, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Does Putin care about ICC arrest warrant? Unfortunately NOT.

For the last few days, the world’s media has been discussing the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Putin. According to the law, 123 countries must arrest him if he arrives in their territory. Everyone says it is a big win for the world. Agree. It is another step toward isolating and putting new constraints on the Russian dictator. But does it really hurt Putin? Let’s be honest with ourselves. Since the war, he has not traveled to countries that

Andrew Pryma, MBA
February, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

One year since Russia started the full-scale war against Ukraine.

Today marks one year since Russia started the full-scale war, not only against the Ukrainian nation but also against the democratic values of the civilized world. The results of this aggression have been devastating to the country and also have significantly affected neighboring countries. Around 10 million people have left their homes, and eight million have been forced to leave the country in search of shelter. Almost 1,000 children have suffered injuries, and 500 children have been killed. Ukraine has

Andrew Pryma, MBA
January, 2023

Andrew Pryma, MBA

Ukraine keeps losing its population, especially after the start of the full-scale invasion.

Ukraine has been in the top three countries for population loss, losing its population rapidly. In the last 20 years, around eight to nine million Ukrainians left the country to find a better place to live. In 2000, the Ukrainian state used to run a commercial with the slogan, “You are not alone, it’s 52 million of us”. Before the war, Ukraine had a population of around 43 million people, give or take. In the last decade, the Ukrainian government

Andrew Pryma
May, 2022

Andrew Pryma

UBN Founder

Russian Nuclear strike is still a threat.

  The Russian Federation’s nuclear threats have diminished after the West clearly stated that they are not afraid of it and are prepared for it. Russia cannot just launch a nuclear missile into another country’s territory without consequences; this would lead to a cataclysmic response from the US and its allies. However, if Russia must defend its territories, there would be a possibility and definitely an excuse to use the most dangerous weapon against Ukraine. This might be why the Russian

Mike Buryk
May, 2022

Mike Buryk

Writer

Former Ukrainian finance minister Jaresko says cost to rebuild Ukraine “could be up to $1 trillion”

  NORTH CALDWELL, N.J. – The former minister of finance of Ukraine, Natalie Jaresko, said she believes the cost to rebuild Ukraine after the war ends “could be up to $1 trillion,” adding that “this is going to be probably the largest single rebuilding plan in history.” In an exclusive interview conducted for The Ukrainian Weekly’s “Krynytsya” podcast, Ms. Jaresko said the damage done to Ukraine’s infrastructure is one massive concern. But the country’s economy has also suffered immensely. “It

Andrew Pryma, MBA
April, 2022

Andrew Pryma, MBA

UBN Founder

The German government is under massive pressure.

The German government is under massive pressure. Olaf Scholz has been blamed for blocking the Russian Oil embargo and failing to supply heavy weapons to Ukraine. Also, if you recall, Ukraine was barred from EU membership in 2008 by former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. Interesting coincidence. All German chancellors work against Ukraine’s benefit. We all understand that Scholz will never cross the people who delivered him into power. With his ability to speak perfect German, Putin has made such

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