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Author: Valerii Pekar

Civil society in Ukraine: a sled dog, not a watchdog

In order to truly understand Ukraine, and particularly in wartime, it is necessary to look at the role of the extensive civil society that has emerged since the country's independence.

November 3, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

What determines whether a country supports Ukraine?

Support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression continues to divide opinion on the global stage. While Kyiv continues to enjoy the support of various countries for a wide variety of reasons, many others prize above all the maintenance of good links with the Kremlin.

October 8, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

Scenarios for the end of the war

Ongoing talk about a potential peace deal in Ukraine must now encourage discussion regarding its specifics. Kyiv, and with it all of Europe, is currently faced with a range of positive and negative scenarios, with cooperation from western allies needed to ensure the best outcome possible.

September 1, 2025 - Andrii Dligach Valerii Pekar

Street protests in Ukraine: causes, features and consequences

For the first time since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has been rocked by street protests. What are the reasons behind these events?

August 12, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

Will Russia attack beyond Ukraine?

Debate continues with regards to Europe’s readiness for a potential war with Russia. While politicians talk about rearmament, it is important to remember the need for wider societal resilience. After all, there may be no need for a repeat of the events of February 2022.

July 24, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

The Russo-Ukrainian War after four months of Trump: what is next?

The returning US president promised that he would bring a quick end to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Despite this, attempts to get Moscow to come to the table are still ongoing. A realistic assessment of the status quo is necessary if we are to move forward from the current impasse.

May 26, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

American-Russian rapprochement as a threat to Europe

Europe now finds itself in a position that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. As Washington and Moscow continue discussions on issues such as Ukraine, the continent must stress to its traditional ally the need for mutual security.

April 15, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

A Zeitenwende comes from Washington: how long-term trends shaped a new politics

America’s newfound reluctance to help its allies has caught Europe off guard. However, this development ultimately has a long history. If Ukraine is to continue its fight against Russian aggression, we must accept such realities and plan accordingly.

March 14, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

The new international (dis)order

Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine represents a decisive failure of the rules-based international order. As the world drifts further towards the idea of might makes right, a rejuvenation of the rule of law is sorely needed. Without this, we will only see a repeat of past mistakes.

February 10, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

What the world could learn from Ukraine

Ukrainians recently marked 1000 days at full-scale war defending their country against Russian invasion. In that time, the nation has developed many positive habits that are improving society as a whole. Such lessons could prove to be relevant for others around the world.

November 26, 2024 - Valerii Pekar Yuliya Shtaltovna

What if Ukraine will lose? What if Ukraine will win?

The war in Ukraine is now reaching a turning point that could see the war-torn country either win or lose the conflict. The West is subsequently faced with the question of whether it will truly back Kyiv in its aim to achieve victory. Such a decision will have consequences for the entire world order.

September 4, 2024 - Valerii Pekar

Seven favourite hidden narratives of Russian propaganda

In spite of over two years of conflict, Russian narratives concerning Ukraine continue to shape the thoughts of people around the world. In order to overcome this, it is important to know the facts surrounding Ukraine and its fight against unprovoked aggression.

July 29, 2024 - Valerii Pekar Vladyslav Rashkovan

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