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“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 9
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 9
Because "a complete and comprehensive ceasefire" was, for us alone, an opportunity to save lives. Moscow, however, saw two things in this agreement: first, a carrot that, according to the kremlin’s calculations, Zelensky would have to make political concessions to preserve...
“Every night is like a lottery now”. Luhansk journal
“Every night is like a lottery now”. Luhansk journal

My mother tries to find a pattern in what gets hit—communications hubs, businesses, factories. I don’t see any logic, but I readily agree with her. The phrase “We walk under God” has acquired a very clear and practical meaning...

The 2027 electoral storm: how elections in Europe will affect Ukraine
The 2027 electoral storm: how elections in Europe will affect Ukraine
The main conclusion for Kyiv is that its strategy must change urgently. To minimize the risks of external paralysis, Ukraine will have to move from the status of an “aid recipient” to that of a critically important partner...
Russia’s autumn offensive, operation “Vivaldi” and Starlink restrictions: Roman Svitan on the situation at the front
Russia’s autumn offensive, operation “Vivaldi” and Starlink restrictions: Roman Svitan on the situation at the front
The autumn campaign has begun, or, in essence, the actual 2026 campaign that the russians had been preparing for. Their operational pause is over, and they have accumulated sufficient forces, resources and equipment. At the same time, we have stopped actively striking oil refineries...
New calls for peace: why talks with russia have once again come up in Ukraine and who is behind them
New calls for peace: why talks with russia have once again come up in Ukraine and who is behind them
Today it is a discussion about negotiations; tomorrow it may already be about territories, neutrality, sanctions, and the conditions under which Ukraine should end the war. And here it is important that the political discussion does not turn into a competition over who will offer more concessions to russia...
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 8
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 8
The confusion of terms occurred even at the level of the term “Minsk Agreements” itself. The Russian Federation systematically and stubbornly referred to only the “Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements” of February 2015 as the Minsk Agreements...
“Prove that you are under occupation”: How the 2026 admission campaign put applicants from TOT at risk
“Prove that you are under occupation”: How the 2026 admission campaign put applicants from TOT at risk
Human rights organizations consider this practice dangerous for applicants and their families, as the digital materials they create may be discovered during checks and filtration procedures when leaving occupied territories...
The conflict between Kravchenko and NABU, an energy truce and U.S. pressure: political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko on the challenges facing Ukraine this autumn
The conflict between Kravchenko and NABU, an energy truce and U.S. pressure: political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko on the challenges facing Ukraine this autumn
Recent statements by U.S. presidential adviser Jared Kushner have once again brought the issue of Ukraine’s territorial concessions and possible pressure on Kyiv to reach agreements with moscow to the fore...
It’s a new reality. Luhansk journal
It’s a new reality. Luhansk journal
And this is such a difference between the stories in the news and reality. In the news, we are one step away from victory, while in reality there are dishes in the sink that we could not wash after lunch...
Russia has reached the maximum level of pressure, but there will be no breakthrough: Roman Svitan on the situation at the front and strikes on Kyiv
Russia has reached the maximum level of pressure, but there will be no breakthrough: Roman Svitan on the situation at the front and strikes on Kyiv
Russians have positive momentum in all directions, meaning they are advancing everywhere, albeit with heavy losses. We are slowly withdrawing from some positions...
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 7
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 7
I studied russia when I was studying in moscow, I calculated everything: starting from Kyivan Rus and up to the present day — russia has been at war for 150 years. Actual time! 150 years! A war elite has been created, military and security structures of war have been created. There are no other issues there. And a person in russia is worth nothing: ‘so long as the motherland exists, there are no other concerns’…
CIA Director Ratcliffe in moscow, talks with russia and the surrender of Donbas – expert analysis
CIA Director Ratcliffe in moscow, talks with russia and the surrender of Donbas – expert analysis
Ihor Petrenko, head of the Analytical Center “United Ukraine”, about what lies behind John Ratcliffe’s visit to moscow, whether it could signal a new stage in negotiations, and how realistic it is to end the hostilities before winter...
A Luhansk oblast community whose territory has been completely destroyed: how the Popasna community works and stays united
A Luhansk oblast community whose territory has been completely destroyed: how the Popasna community works and stays united
The total population of the Popasna city community before russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was 24,600 people. Now, around 250 people remain in the occupied territory of the Popasna community...
Conflict on pause: how Zelensky and Fedorov are looking for a way out
Conflict on pause: how Zelensky and Fedorov are looking for a way out
For now, while parliament is not working in a normal plenary mode, the issue can be postponed. But when the question of appointing a new defense minister arises, a decision will have to be made...
Between home and life: how Donetsk oblast residents are being rescued and why they refuse evacuation
Between home and life: how Donetsk oblast residents are being rescued and why they refuse evacuation
"Where would I even go? My whole life is here. I'll wait a little longer", - says Mykhailo, an elderly resident of Kramatorsk, explaining why he refuses to evacuate despite months of persuasion. Despite constant russian shelling, he, like thousands of other residents of the Donetsk oblast, still cannot bring himself to leave his hometown...
Occupied Donbas in the 2026 russian State Duma elections
Occupied Donbas in the 2026 russian State Duma elections
It is clear that voting carried out under the risk of losing one's life is not what people are asking for—it is putin's demand. He needs to demonstrate a full-fledged electoral process in the occupied Ukrainian territories, signaling to everyone that the process of "integrating the new regions" is moving ahead in full...
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 6
“Minsk” behind the scenes. Confession of a non-diplomat. Part 6
I should say right away that my impression of Leonid Kravchuk did not remain the same throughout his entire time in the delegation. The First President's age, his health, and the routine nature of the negotiations sometimes took their toll. There were occasions when the old man would fall asleep during TCG meetings, and he could greet or say goodbye to you twice—"for a good person, no greeting is too much". There were also moments that revealed his belonging to the species of "political animals"...
New government: Fedorov's dismissal, conflict with Syrskyi, and the future of Zelensky's chief manager
New government: Fedorov's dismissal, conflict with Syrskyi, and the future of Zelensky's chief manager
No final decision has been made yet. On the one hand, the relationship between Zelensky and Fedorov will no longer be what it once was. On the other hand, the president does not want to lose him. They are now looking for a role in which he can be of the greatest benefit while at the same time avoiding overlap with the areas where conflicts previously arose...
The shadow of elections in Ukraine: nobody believes, yet everyone is preparing
The shadow of elections in Ukraine: nobody believes, yet everyone is preparing
The map of potential frontrunners in the Office of the President's internal polling is currently extremely dynamic. Zelensky consistently remains the race leader, and his core support base has not disappeared, but the main concern of political strategists is the runoff...
"The documents were processed quickly, but then the issues began". How the state (doesn’t) support civilians after russian captivity
"The documents were processed quickly, but then the issues began". How the state (doesn’t) support civilians after russian captivity
The released civilians themselves admit that while the first days after their return are generally well organized, they are often later left alone to deal with problems that require long-term solutions...
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