On Regimes and Propagandists
Several years ago, I took part in a lecture by a Polish sociolinguistics professor. He was talking about the age-old strategy of divide and rule. The phrases and labels that were used to divide societ
Black Sea Grain Initiative: Re-Opening Ukraine’s Grain for the World
On Aug. 27, Amir Abdulla, the United Nations (UN) Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, announced that Ukrainian maritime exports of grains and other agricultural products through the Initia
The Week in Ukraine: Nuclear Blackmail, Terrorist Acts and Escalation of War
Last week brought muted celebrations and grave concerns to the door of Ukrainians. We celebrated the 31st anniversary of our country’s independence, heard about the temporary but extremely worrying di
How West’s “Green Agenda” Incentivized and Empowered Putin’s Attack on Ukraine
The unintended consequences of climate control policies The West’s ill-conceived green policies and pursuit of a carbon-free environment undoubtedly contributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s d
Changes at the Top of Ukrainian Politics – Rumors or Likely?
On Aug. 24, Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day for the first time under the cloud of a full-scale war waged by Russia. It was a day of poignant reflection and hope, but also one muted by pain, anx
Six Months of Ukrainian Glory
At the end of February, the Kremlin was convinced that, by late summer, they would have largely conquered and changed Ukraine. That at the end of August teachers in Ukraine would be preparing a new cu
UKRAINE: 31 Years of Independence, 31 Traits of Bravery
National Independence Day is important every year. It is especially important when a delusional psychopath is trying to destroy not only your independence but take away your life simply for being your
Russia’s invasion has highlighted Ukraine’s nation-building progress
Ukraine has made tremendous progress during its three decades as an independent state. In recent months, the country’s remarkably resilient response to Russia’s invasion has served to highlight how fa
On Alexander Dugin & Russian Imperialism
It was April 2013. I was finishing my Master’s in foreign policy at the Central European University. I discovered the concept of Eurasianism there and decided to explore this ideology in my thesis. I
Russification is Mind Murder
Russification irrevocably alters one’s soul. It is mind murder. Poles know what Ukrainians are going through. We know how brutal the Russification process is. You will be hard-pressed to find a Polish
Ottawa: Condemnation, Outcry, Retribution Grow After Russian Diplomatic Incident
Russian embassy staff in Ottawa have been photographed allegedly vandalizing a memorial to murdered Ukrainian children, using black paint and spraying Z symbols. Ottawa residents, members of the Ukrai
31 Years of Independence: Hope and Trepidation as August 24 Approaches
August 24 has always been one of the most grandiose holidays in Ukraine’s calendar. Until 2014 – when Russia invaded and annexed Crimea before seizing the Ukrainian fleet – celebrations were even held
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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