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      Not only Russia. How populists destroy the greatness of the West
      Oct04

      Not only Russia. How populists destroy the greatness of the West

      The full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine has caused significant geopolitical changes. New contours of a world divided into a conditional free democratic West and a predominantly authoritarian South have become more expressive and clear. Against the backdrop of global-scale threats, cooperation and coordination have intensified among...

      “Cross out the sympathy for Russia”: why the West cannot recognize the genocide in Ukraine
      Sep13

      “Cross out the sympathy for Russia”: why the West cannot recognize the genocide in Ukraine

      The United Nations International Commission once again did not find evidence of genocide in Ukraine. This has sparked outrage in Kyiv. Experts have explained why it is important for Ukraine to have Western recognition of the genocide during the war. The United Nations International Commission tasked with investigating violations in Ukraine, as...

      What sanctions have Ukraine and the world imposed against Russia, and have they been effective?
      Sep13

      What sanctions have Ukraine and the world imposed against Russia, and have they been effective?

      The sanctions imposed by the world against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine had consequences for its economy even in the first year of their implementation. However, they have not yet led to the collapse of the country’s economy. This is partially because at the beginning of the full-scale war, allies implemented restrictions...

      General Staff operational report September 12, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
      Sep12

      General Staff operational report September 12, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

      The 566th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 12.09.2023. Russia’s attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine The Russian army continues to disregard the laws and customs of war, employing terror tactics and conducting shelling of both military and civilian...

      Anti-corruption failure. How centralization of power affects the effectiveness of the fight against corruption
      Sep12

      Anti-corruption failure. How centralization of power affects the effectiveness of the fight against corruption

      Corruption scandals in Ukraine are increasingly provoking public outrage. If it weren’t for the state of war, they would almost certainly lead to demonstrations and other forms of civic activism with political demands on the government. However, the inability to express protest in public and mass forms means that internal discontent will...

      “If necessary, cut off my leg!” The story of a wounded French soldier who is ready to continue fighting for Ukraine
      Sep12

      “If necessary, cut off my leg!” The story of a wounded French soldier who is ready to continue fighting for Ukraine

      Nicolas Brandon is a French fighter of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After a serious injury sustained in December 2022, for nine months, doctors have been unable to provide him with proper treatment due to bureaucratic hurdles. Such negligence could cost him his leg. However, despite this, Nicolas...

      General Staff operational report September 11, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
      Sep11

      General Staff operational report September 11, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

      The 565th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 11.09.2023. Russian troops’ attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine The Russian army continues to ignore the laws and customs of war, using terrorist tactics and conducting attacks on both military and...

      “Putin is doomed to hope for an escalation in the war,” — Professor Oreshkin
      Sep11

      “Putin is doomed to hope for an escalation in the war,” — Professor Oreshkin

      Russian political analyst in exile, Dmitry Oreshkin, in an interview with the host of the Studio West program, Antin Borkovsky, on the Espreso TV channel, discussed the strength of Putin’s regime and the prospects of a general uprising. The Kremlin is preparing for a scenario of a long war. The scenario is not simple, and it involves a...

      Pirates of the 21st century. What is the Russian Black Sea Fleet and what can be expected from it?
      Sep11

      Pirates of the 21st century. What is the Russian Black Sea Fleet and what can be expected from it?

      “Stop machine! Stop engine! Keep calm and listen to me!” These words, spoken in terrifying English by armed Russian Marines in August, made headlines around the world. Russian military personnel stopped the ship Şükrü Okan flying the flag of Palau in the Black Sea, about 30 nautical miles from the Turkish coast. The vessel was...

      General Staff operational report September 10, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
      Sep10

      General Staff operational report September 10, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

      The 564th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 10.09.2023. Russia’s attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine During the day, 25 military clashes occurred. Additionally, the Russian Federation launched another aerial strike using Iranian combat UAVs...