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Over the weekend, we witnessed a pivotal moment, not only in the approval of aid for Ukraine but also in the shift in US lawmakers’ attitude toward the Russian war in Ukraine. Why is this important? It’s significant because the EU typically defers to Washington in taking the first steps or at least seeking US approval before providing any assistance outside its borders. As such, the US $61B aid package should trigger more assistance from the EU states, which Ukraine

As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me. – George Orwell, England Your England, 1941 Take away the ‘highly civilized human beings’ part, replace it with ‘missiles/drones’, and I could write similar words as George Orwell did in 1941 in England. It’s 4am and I am lying in my apartment in central Kyiv, awakened by the latest air raid siren. Dozens of Russian missiles and drones are aimed at targets across Ukraine. Tonight, thankfully,

The Russian war in Ukraine has an obvious impact on the whole world and, most significantly, on the entire EU block. The Western allies want to stop this war. Did I use the correct word? Yes, to stop. However, accomplishing this will result in one of three scenarios: First outcome: Allow Russia to take control of Ukraine by ceasing military and financial assistance for our bloody and battered nation. What is being said: We see, at least, that the West

My opinion for those who think Putin will not attack NATO countries. If you look at the map, the Baltic states could fall within 48 hours. Russian forces must only make an offensive push for 250 km to cut the Baltic states from Europe. From Belarus to Russian territory (the Kaliningrad region) is only a two-hour drive or four hours by BMP or tank. By connecting Kaliningrad and Belarusian territory, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia will be cut off and surrounded

  Is the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, being prepared for a political career or even to become president?   Last week, it became known that Zaluzhnyi had decided to resign from military service so that he would have the opportunity to pursue a new career path. The next day, Zelenskyy approved the former commander-in-chief as Ukraine’s new ambassador to the UK. It is evident that Zaluzhnyi is gradually transitioning into a well-recognized political figure,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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