Section: Research & Analysis

      The war exposed the mistakes of pseudo-realists: Russia and Ukraine do not fit into the framework of their assessments
      May31

      The war exposed the mistakes of pseudo-realists: Russia and Ukraine do not fit into the framework of their assessments

      There is an intense public debate about when and how to end the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Many proposals for a swift end to the fighting through a ceasefire or a peace agreement implicitly or explicitly assume or suggest territorial concessions from Ukraine. Their proponents either fail to appreciate the interconnections between the...

      How negative personnel selection reduces the combat-ready of the Ukrainian army
      May30

      How negative personnel selection reduces the combat-ready of the Ukrainian army

      Do you know what combat-ready means? Combat-ready at this moment. In contrast to combat-ready — there is not combat-ready at this moment. This applies to people, equipment, and weapons. Currently, I observe a very unhealthy trend in the army regarding personnel — negative selection. The so-called HR in the army is focused on negative selection....

      Elimination of the autonomy of Crimea: a provocation or a timely discussion?
      May29

      Elimination of the autonomy of Crimea: a provocation or a timely discussion?

      The statement of the adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak about the deprivation of the status of autonomy of the administrative unit in Crimea after its liberation can be treated as a political provocation, a position of the authorities, and as an invitation to discuss this complex issue. The main...

      The main competitor of Trump: what can Ukraine expect from Ron DeSantis?
      May28

      The main competitor of Trump: what can Ukraine expect from Ron DeSantis?

      The competition for the position of President of the United States within the Republican Party camp has finally become more interesting. After several far from popular figures, Ron DeSantis officially announced his participation in the fight for the party’s nomination. DeSantis is a relatively young (44 years old) governor of Florida, who...

      The Ministry of Truth of Orban. How do anti-Ukrainian and anti-European propaganda work in Hungary?
      May27

      The Ministry of Truth of Orban. How do anti-Ukrainian and anti-European propaganda work in Hungary?

      In May 2022, Viktor Orban shared the recipe for the success of his own regime, outlining it in 12 points at the annual forum of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Budapest. The fourth point on this list emphasizes the necessity of having one’s own media, while the fifth point highlights the use of these media to...

      The Compatriots: How Russian organizations in Europe work for the propaganda and foreign intelligence of the Russian Federation
      May26

      The Compatriots: How Russian organizations in Europe work for the propaganda and foreign intelligence of the Russian Federation

      Center for science, culture, and intelligence As early as the Soviet Union era, Russian intelligence services considered cooperation with compatriots abroad as one of the priorities of their covert activities. They recruited not only emigrants who fled the “prison of nations” but also descendants of White Army soldiers and those who...

      Hands of Moscow: How independent is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?
      May26

      Hands of Moscow: How independent is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?

      Russia’s aim is to undermine the foundations of Ukraine’s national security by any means necessary. Starting from February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a large-scale invasion into the sovereign territory of Ukraine. The fact of military aggression prompted the higher authorities of the Ukrainian state administration to...

      Historian Tetiana Pastushenko: “The modern war in Ukraine should influence the interpretation of the events of the Second World War”
      May25

      Historian Tetiana Pastushenko: “The modern war in Ukraine should influence the interpretation of the events of the Second World War”

      “I am constantly pondering, especially after February 24, whether I should shift my research focus from the Second World War to this recent war between Russia and Ukraine. I am searching for arguments as to why I shouldn’t. And I understand that it’s because there are unresolved questions. And we are still somehow in the shadow...

      Aksyonov’s private armies. How Russian-occupied Crimea is preparing for a Ukrainian counteroffensive
      May25

      Aksyonov’s private armies. How Russian-occupied Crimea is preparing for a Ukrainian counteroffensive

      “Maybe Ukraine will be here again,” that’s what residents of the occupied Crimea said to Ukrainska Pravda (news outlet) last autumn when the talk was about a possible counterattack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. There is unrest on the peninsula. The occupying authorities increasingly complain about explosions and attacks by...

      Just take it and make peace: how Ukrainians are being forced to adopt ‘pacifism’ and ‘objectivity’
      May24

      Just take it and make peace: how Ukrainians are being forced to adopt ‘pacifism’ and ‘objectivity’

      The ancient city of Rome. A traditional procession led by the Pope is taking place here. Attention is drawn to the two women carrying the cross, a Ukrainian and a Russian. A very “appropriate” decision, especially in the context of a full-scale invasion. But as the press service of the Holy See explained, the decision to unite the...