in-depth
War in Ukraine
With the beginning of a full-scale invasion of Russia, panic gripped the country. In the first days of the war, the Russian army quickly advanced on the capital, Kyiv. In order to maintain the overall
Aug. 25, 2022
On Aug. 24, 1991, the then still Soviet Ukrainian parliament declared Ukraine’s independence. But what actually happened on that historic day, and what were the unexpected dramatic circumstances that
Aug. 24, 2022
War in Ukraine
Russia possessed a large of number of combat vehicles when it invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Now there are less – perhaps even too few for a new Kremlin offensive. The most widely-used resource fo
Aug. 18, 2022
The revelation of the new Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib’s trip to the temporarily annexed Crimea back in 2021 has caused outrage in Ukraine. And with good reason. There is plenty of evidence t
Jul. 29, 2022
On July 21, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government collapsed. Three former allies in his technocratic coalition pulled out and are now gearing up for snap elections scheduled for Sep. 25. Dr
Jul. 26, 2022
She is a screenwriter by profession, but war-torn Ukraine‘s First Lady Olena Zelenska has emerged from the wings to take centre stage, finding her voice as a powerful advocate for her people. Initiall
Jul. 23, 2022
Amidst Russia’s invasion, a petition urging the Ukrainian government to consider legalizing same-sex marriage has garnered a staggering 28,000 signatures by the public. The petition which has been sen
Jul. 13, 2022
EU
Following the second round of the French parliamentary elections on Sunday, June 19, the old French saying “à la guerre comme à la guerre,” which expresses the futility of escaping the reality of war,
Jun. 22, 2022
Many countries are providing Ukraine with considerable aid, but much of it remains out of the public domain or dissolves in a multitude of news reports. One of the countries whose weighty aid is worth
Jun. 22, 2022
As the video scans across a cold, dreary March afternoon, snow and mud can be seen covering the ground before the cellphone’s camera focuses on seven Ukrainian soldiers’ lifeless bodies. A Russian voi
Jun. 2, 2022
Patriot turned traitor The name of Chechnya’s Russian puppet Ramzan Kadyrov is used by Putin’s regime to spread fear and panic, to terrorize at home and abroad. Yet it is often forgotten that he start
Jun. 2, 2022
Movies
My conversation with Andrij Parekh, Emmy Award winner of the highly acclaimed American TV series “Succession” took place a few weeks before the war started on Feb. 24. Parekh is of Ukrainian and Indi
May. 30, 2022
It’s now less than half a year until the U.S. midterm elections. Taking place at the half-way point of the president’s four-year term, when all 435 Members of Congress and 34 of the 100 Senators’ seat
May. 29, 2022
Ukraine is winning the information war. Russians, still dangerous, are going underground. Alex Zamkovoi is a journalist and fact-checker. In 2021, he joined Stopfake.org, where he researches the sprea
May. 27, 2022
Ukraine is very grateful for all the cannon, howitzers and rocket artillery the West has sent. But the Ukrainians want more – particularly high tech precision rockets with a lot more reach. No less th
May. 27, 2022
How stable is the Ukrainian economy following Russia’s invasion of its neighbor? To a large degree, the answer to this question depends on exports, or rather – on logistics. It is no coincidence that
May. 25, 2022
War in Ukraine
With the beginning of a full-scale invasion of Russia, panic gripped the country. In the first days of the war, the Russian army quickly advanced on the capital, Kyiv. In order to maintain the overall
Aug. 25, 2022
On Aug. 24, 1991, the then still Soviet Ukrainian parliament declared Ukraine’s independence. But what actually happened on that historic day, and what were the unexpected dramatic circumstances that
Aug. 24, 2022
War in Ukraine
Russia possessed a large of number of combat vehicles when it invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Now there are less – perhaps even too few for a new Kremlin offensive. The most widely-used resource fo
Aug. 18, 2022
The revelation of the new Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib’s trip to the temporarily annexed Crimea back in 2021 has caused outrage in Ukraine. And with good reason. There is plenty of evidence t
Jul. 29, 2022
On July 21, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government collapsed. Three former allies in his technocratic coalition pulled out and are now gearing up for snap elections scheduled for Sep. 25. Dr
Jul. 26, 2022
She is a screenwriter by profession, but war-torn Ukraine‘s First Lady Olena Zelenska has emerged from the wings to take centre stage, finding her voice as a powerful advocate for her people. Initiall
Jul. 23, 2022
Amidst Russia’s invasion, a petition urging the Ukrainian government to consider legalizing same-sex marriage has garnered a staggering 28,000 signatures by the public. The petition which has been sen
Jul. 13, 2022
EU
Following the second round of the French parliamentary elections on Sunday, June 19, the old French saying “à la guerre comme à la guerre,” which expresses the futility of escaping the reality of war,
Jun. 22, 2022
Many countries are providing Ukraine with considerable aid, but much of it remains out of the public domain or dissolves in a multitude of news reports. One of the countries whose weighty aid is worth
Jun. 22, 2022
As the video scans across a cold, dreary March afternoon, snow and mud can be seen covering the ground before the cellphone’s camera focuses on seven Ukrainian soldiers’ lifeless bodies. A Russian voi
Jun. 2, 2022
Patriot turned traitor The name of Chechnya’s Russian puppet Ramzan Kadyrov is used by Putin’s regime to spread fear and panic, to terrorize at home and abroad. Yet it is often forgotten that he start
Jun. 2, 2022
Movies
My conversation with Andrij Parekh, Emmy Award winner of the highly acclaimed American TV series “Succession” took place a few weeks before the war started on Feb. 24. Parekh is of Ukrainian and Indi
May. 30, 2022
It’s now less than half a year until the U.S. midterm elections. Taking place at the half-way point of the president’s four-year term, when all 435 Members of Congress and 34 of the 100 Senators’ seat
May. 29, 2022
Ukraine is winning the information war. Russians, still dangerous, are going underground. Alex Zamkovoi is a journalist and fact-checker. In 2021, he joined Stopfake.org, where he researches the sprea
May. 27, 2022
Ukraine is very grateful for all the cannon, howitzers and rocket artillery the West has sent. But the Ukrainians want more – particularly high tech precision rockets with a lot more reach. No less th
May. 27, 2022
How stable is the Ukrainian economy following Russia’s invasion of its neighbor? To a large degree, the answer to this question depends on exports, or rather – on logistics. It is no coincidence that
May. 25, 2022
Loading More Posts
Despite initial developmental challenges, Ukrainian technology has prevailed in delivering an efficient and distinguished UAV with a proven capability for striking high value enemy targets.
May. 19