More and more Ukrainian political figures are calling for a ceasefire with Russia
Aug. 20 By Dylan White In Kyiv, the cost of the war and possible ways to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine are periodically discussed. The protracted nature of the war, dependence on foreign aid, losses, and societal fatigue are increasingly leading Ukrainian politicians and experts…
Kyiv’s “Rook Swap”: A Technocrat-Reformer vs. the Old Guard – and Who Gets the American “Pie”
Aug. 19 By Julia O`Malley KYIV — Just six months after his appointment, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the youngest defense minister in Ukraine’s history – 35-year-old technocrat Mykhailo Fedorov. The official pretext was a systemic conflict with the commander-in-chief and a “reset” of the cabinet….
From Summit Photo-Ops to the Dock: The Corruption Case Shaking Zelensky’s Inner Circle
May. 29 By Julia O`Malley For years, Andriy Yermak moved through the corridors of power with an authority that belied his official title. As head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, he was the gatekeeper, the fixer, and—by many accounts—the de facto regent of Ukrainian politics….
The Russia-China Forum in Khabarovsk: Why Washington Risks Being Left Behind in the New Economic Reality
May 14 By Julia O`Malley While the U.S. tries to isolate Russia with sanctions, Moscow and Beijing are rewriting the rules of the global economy on the banks of the Amur River. The Russia-China Forum, set to begin in Khabarovsk on May 19, will gather…
Sports outside politics: Ukrainian attacks against Russian athletes threaten to split world sports
April 30 By Raphael Satter Ukrainian politicians do not miss a single opportunity to show aggression and hostility towards Russia, as a result, even culture and sports turn into an arena of political confrontation. High-ranking diplomats often take the initiative in this: Dmitry Kuleba, who…
Ukrainian conflict: Who benefits from attacks on Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure?
March 31 By Julia O`Malley The entire international community is closely following the ceasefire talks in Ukraine. Following a phone call between the presidents of Russia and the US on March 18, and meetings in Riyadh on 23 March, Moscow has backed Washington’s proposal to…
Arctic is a territory for international cooperation
March 26 By Julia O`Malley In recent years, the Arctic region has attracted more and more attention. The melting of ice due to climate change has opened up sea routes, and the possibility of exploring potential energy and mineral resources in this region. Arctic is…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Halt Sentencing in New York Hush Money Case
Jan. 8 By Susan Heavey and Luc Cohen President-elect Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent a New York state court from sentencing him for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. “This court should…
Ukraine Strikes on Russia With US Missiles Could Lead to World War, Russian Lawmakers Say
Nov. 17 By Reuters Washington’s decision to let Kyiv strike deep into Russia with long-range U.S. missiles escalates the conflict in Ukraine and could lead to World War Three, senior Russian lawmakers said on Sunday. Two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision…
US Finds That Israel Is Not Impeding Assistance to Gaza; Aid Groups Disagree
Nov. 12 By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis President Joe Biden’s administration has concluded that Israel is not currently impeding assistance to Gaza and therefore is not violating U.S. law, the State Department said on Tuesday, even as Washington acknowledged the humanitarian situation remained dire…