Downed plane: Still unanswered questions amid Ukraine and Russia claims
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Putin’s Wagner weakness is a signal to support Ukraine’s counteroffensive
The recent Wagner mutiny in Russia was a short-lived affair but it has succeeded in exposing the myth of Vladimir Putin as a formidable political strongman who will go to…
Wagner drama drags Belarus deeper into Russia’s wartime turbulence
Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka appears eager to take full credit for his role in countering Russia’s short-lived but hugely significant recent Wagner rebellion. Speaking on June 27 just days after…
Ukrainians have good reason to cheer Russia’s Wagner rebellion
As the Wagner mutiny unfolded in Russia over the weekend, Ukrainian social media was flooded with memes about popcorn as millions of Ukrainians settled down to enjoy the spectacle. This…
How Ukraine can pin down Russia in Crimea without a land campaign
Crimea is the location that most often captures international attention when it comes to Ukraine’s fight to regain all its lost territory. But it would be militarily foolish for Ukraine,…
Five steps toward Ukrainian victory and a lasting peace with Russia
A few years ago, against the backdrop of a national pro-democracy uprising in Belarus, I called on European leaders to develop a clear strategy for Eastern Europe. This envisaged EU…
Short-lived Wagner mutiny will undermine Russia’s Ukraine invasion
As suddenly as it had begun twenty-four hours earlier, Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s rebellion against Russia’s military leadership came to an abrupt end on Saturday evening. The details of the…
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is a marathon not a blitzkrieg
Less than two weeks since he first confirmed that Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive was finally underway, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy already finds himself forced to hit back at criticism over the…
The new Ukraine will be a country worthy of its heroes
People often talk about achieving strength through adversity. In Ukraine, this is the everyday reality for millions of people. Over the past sixteen months, Ukrainian courage has stunned the world.…
Putin’s nuclear threats will escalate as Ukraine’s counteroffensive unfolds
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is still in its early stages but concerns are already mounting that Russia may eventually resort to desperate measures in order to stave off defeat. At present, fears…