Long Lived the Queen!
Today, in London, the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is taking place. As a British subject, I’ve been asked by some Ukrainian media to present my comments and reflections. On this sad occasion I
Being on the Best Side of History
The idea that history has a predetermined destiny has been responsible for some of humankind’s most destructive ideologies. But despite the failure of many of these schemes, there is such a thing as t
UK Experiencing Changes, but Support for Ukraine Staunch as Ever – British MP Writes in Kyiv Post
Following the resignation of Boris Johnson and the sad passing of our beloved Queen, the United Kingdom has been thrust into a transitional period – but when it comes to Ukraine, our devotion and supp
The Week in Ukraine: How the Battlefield is Shaping Future World Architecture
The counteroffensive operation brilliantly conducted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has made it possible to liberate the Kharkiv region and inflict a crushing defeat on the Russian occupying for
Most Multinationals Remain in Russia and Fund Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
In January 1990, McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in Moscow’s Pushkin Square after spending years overcoming Soviet bureaucracy and the country’s business, agricultural, and marketing shortcomin
Win the War Now!
The newspapers are filled with reports of an extraordinary victory by Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. As of this writing, over 6,000 square kilometers have been recaptured from the Russians, d
Kazakh ‘Jazz’ in Ukrainian Army
“I know this war could be my one-way ticket, but I’m ready.” The story of Kazakh Zhasulan in the Ukrainian army. Thanks to the war, many heroes have appeared in Ukraine. They were here before, but peo
How football helps Viktor Orbán hold power in Hungary
Politicians’ interest in sports, particularly football, is not uncommon. One of the most striking examples is the incumbent President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who played for several Istanbul s
China Isolates Russia
Vladimir Putin has suffered a serious military setback in his war in Ukraine in recent days, but China’s Xi Jinping dealt him a second, diplomatic blow on September 13. He “warned” any country against
Standoff Between Old and New Europe
The full-scale war in Ukraine might not break the current world order, but it has transformed the system of international relations. The European Union has been the most affected. There have been chan
Izyum today, Crimea Tomorrow: Seven Strategic Implications of Ukraine’s Counter-offensive
Ukraine’s successful counter-offensive in Kharkiv Region has resulted in the return of more than 6,000 square km of territory and almost 400 settlements which are now under Kyiv’s control. Around 150,
The Kyiv Security Compact – Long on Aspiration, Short on Brass Tacks, Silent on Ukrainian Nukes
One way to understand the Kyiv Security Compact, a dense document recently signed by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Ukrainian Presidential Head Andrii Yermak, is to think of i
With Putin’s war of aggression approaching its third anniversary, the financial, technological, and demographic hurdles facing the Russian economy are more severe than is commonly understood.
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