Who’s Afraid of Victoria Nuland?
One US government official has had her finger on the pulse of America’s relationship with Ukraine longer than most. But her recent talk to an audience in Kyiv is raising concerns.
Ukraine and Corruption
"I challenge any Western nation to try and hold itself up as an example of unquestioned virtue and free of corruption."
Mysterious Shrimp, Vanishing Designer-Wear and Ukraine’s East-West Divide
As Ukraine’s population flocks westward, goods and aid continue to chug inward, where much appears to be caught up in the “Bermuda triangle” of the customs system.
10 World War II Myths the Kremlin Wants You to Believe
Russia claims it has a “right” to guide the world’s historical trajectory, something it is “owed” because it “won” World War II. There’s just one problem: Russia is lying.
Is CIA Director Bill Burns Helping Ukraine to Win or Blocking It?
There have been worrying signs of collusion between some very senior US officials and the Kremlin on handling Ukraine and an investigation may be warranted.
Has Putin Revived Historic Russian Anti-Semitism?
Russia’s history has been tarnished by centuries of anti-Semitism that has often boiled over into violence. Many of Putin’s recent remarks may be a harbinger of what is to come.
Guns and Butter: a Case for Opening Ukraine’s Borders
As the war in Ukraine drags on in its second year the direct and indirect impact on the country’s economy is dire so, maybe it’s time for a new approach.
Take Risks, Save Lives
Too many humanitarian organizations spend more time and effort bolstering their disingenuously “neutral” stance than actually helping victims. In Ukraine, this must change.
North Korean Support Will Only Extend Putin’s War Against Ukraine
Putin and Kim Jong-un are following in the footsteps of Hitler and Mussolini and, as then, need to be stopped now, sooner rather than later.
Ukraine – Romania: Gratitude Where It’s Due
Romania’s steps in helping to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense deserve recognition as we look towards strong, dynamic and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Timothy Snyder – The State of the War: Thoughts From Kyiv
The renowned US historian and analyst Tim Snyder has just visited Ukraine again and shared his preliminary reflections on his blog.
Why Belarus Should be Helped to Return to the Family of Democratic European Nations
Belarus’s genuine leader elaborates why an independent, democratic, Belarus belongs in Europe, not Russian dominated despotic and anti-Western Eurasia, and is an ally of Ukraine.
At close to 112 against the US dollar, the ruble is now at its weakest level since the panic which set in after the “surprise” full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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