As the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the shadow of events leading up to World War II looms over efforts to stop Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine. To avoid the horrors of…
Almost two months ago, Ukraine agreed to a U.S. proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Russia still refuses to do the same. Instead, Putin continues to engage in stalling tactics while escalating the war. Since U.S.-led peace talks began in…
There was cautious optimism in Kyiv on Thursday morning as Ukrainians reacted to the news that a long-awaited natural resources agreement with the United States had finally been signed. While the details of the minerals deal are still being digested,…
More than six months after the story first broke, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia’s war against Ukraine. “We will always honor the Korean heroes who gave their lives for Russia, for…
As the United States continues to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, Kyiv recently accused China of deepening its involvement in Moscow’s invasion. The claims against Beijing add an extra dimension of geopolitical complexity to ongoing negotiations aimed…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just announced a second unilateral ceasefire in as many days, but this new trend does not reflect a genuine desire for peace. On the contrary, Putin’s brazen new ceasefire gambit suggests a man emboldened by…
A key element of Russia’s strategy against Ukraine is its systematic efforts to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. By bombing Ukraine’s energy grid, Moscow aims to undermine Ukraine’s war effort, cripple the Ukrainian economy, and demoralize Ukrainians. The country is currently…
One of the many myths and legends surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine is the idea that Kyiv rejected a reasonable Russian peace deal in the first weeks of the war. In fact, newly obtained documents confirm that the terms…
As Donald Trump’s election victory fuels new speculation about the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again stressed his insistence on Ukraine’s neutrality. “If there is no neutrality, it is hard…
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, the debate in Washington, European capitals and Kyiv has turned sharply toward the possibility of a negotiated solution to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. At the same time, serious…
Since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in spring 2022, Kyiv has hosted a steady stream of visiting European officials eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine. As the war enters its fourth year, there are growing signs that…
As Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares to step up support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already trying to contain him with intimidation tactics. Merz’s response to Moscow’s threats will say much about his ability to lead Europe as the…