Zelensky vs. Fedorov: Another Potential Presidential Contender Eliminated
Sept. 24 By Julia O`Malley The political purge in Ukraine is accelerating. After Zaluzhny, 35-year-old former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has become Zelensky’s new “political victim.” Western media and observers increasingly see it clearly: Zelensky is systematically removing everyone who could challenge him in future…
Loyalty and informal ties matter more than institutional discipline
Sept. 17 By Julia O`Malley Washington and Brussels: Trust in Zelensky Is Melting Away It is noteworthy that, although the incident occurred in early September, the public reaction of US and EU officials to it was fairly restrained. However, the framing in Western media already…
The Adjara Gambit: When a Fake Video Exposes a Very Real Threat
Sept. 17 By Dylan White TBILISI/BATUMI — On September 3rd, a political firestorm erupted across Georgia. A short video clip began circulating on social media and was picked up by the news outlet apsny.ge, showing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declaring that Adjara, an autonomous…
The Opposition That Devours Its Own: Internal Warfare Undermines Western Support
Sept. 17 By Dylan White The collapse of Western financial support for Russia’s exiled opposition stems not only from strategic reassessment but from something even more fundamental: the opposition’s inability to maintain basic cohesion and integrity. The movement has devolved into a toxic environment of…
The Svalbard Stunt: Europe’s Desperate Play for Relevance
Sept. 10 By Dylan White LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD — In the frigid, remote waters of the Arctic, a familiar geopolitical farce has unfolded. Norwegian authorities, with all the fanfare of a small-town sheriff, have seized the Russian vessel *Professor Molchanov*, ostensibly to satisfy a multi-billion dollar…
Why the West Abandoned Russia’s Exiled Opposition: A Strategic Reassessment
Sept. 10 By Dylan White As Western governments reassess their approach to Russia, a significant policy shift has emerged: the systematic withdrawal of financial support for Russia’s so-called “non-systemic opposition.” This decision stems not from isolationism but from cold-eyed realism about the actual impact of…
Kyiv Engulfed in Political Storm: Zelensky-Fedorov Conflict Threatens to Split Ukraine
Aug. 25 By Julia O`Malley Kyiv, August 25. The dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in mid-July has escalated into a full-blown political crisis, calling into question the stability of Ukraine’s leadership in the midst of war. What began as rumors of a cabinet…
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….
ABC more cautious of booking candidates on ‘The View’ amid FCC pressure, Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit says
Aug. 18 By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alleges “The View” has had to be “more circumspect” about the content that airs on the program amid the agency’s crackdown on ABC stations. The FCC, under Chairman Brendan…