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Beyond the deal: The achievable path to Ukrainian victory

One of the key strategic questions of the current war amounts to is this war winnable? Experts are increasingly saying that Russia cannot win. However, can Ukraine win?

February 26, 2026 - Valerii Pekar Yuliya Shtaltovna

“Russia: its history, literature, and culture, have become pariahs”

A conversation with Professor Hubertus Jahn on the intellectual consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Interviewers: Dina Gusejnova and Simone Geggie, with editorial support from Dorine Schellens.

February 25, 2026 - Dina Gusejnova Hubertus Jahn Simone Geggie

Tortured into confession. The plight of Ukrainian prisoners of war

A Ukrainian soldier from the 108th Separate Mountain Assault Battalion was tortured in Russian captivity to make him confess to the murder of a civilian in court. This is how the Russian Investigative Committee fabricated the case.

February 24, 2026 - Tetiana Kozak

Video chat with Russia: Where Ukrainian voices still break through unfiltered

War conditions in Russia have brought about a near total blackout on news from critical sources. One exception to this has been video chat sites online, which offer a rare outlet for Russians to hear voices from Ukraine and the wider world.

February 17, 2026 - Karolina Benedyk

“But Russians are resisting” – Meet Putin’s exiled opponents in Europe

In Europe there is a vast, diverse and fragmented galaxy of Russians who oppose Putin’s policies and the war in Ukraine. From Paris to Berlin, from Vienna to Munich, a panorama of those keeping Russian civil society alive.

February 16, 2026 - Francesca Barca

Russia’s imitation game

As Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, it is important to understand what constraints might exist regarding Moscow’s behaviour. While vested interests remain supportive of the war effort, the country’s economy remains a key weak point. Targeted efforts to take advantage of this reality could make all the difference in 2026.

February 9, 2026 - Valerii Pekar

Does the meeting between Zelenskyy and Tsikhanouskaya mark the beginning of a new approach towards Belarus?

Connections between Kyiv and the democratic forces of Belarus have for a long time remained mired in uncertainty. However, this could well change following a high-profile meeting in Lithuania, with the shared goals of both sides potentially resulting in greater cooperation in the future.

February 6, 2026 - Pavlo Rad

Reframing Ukraine: A review of Olga Khomenko’s The Faraway Sky of Kyiv: Ukrainians in the War

Writing has become a powerful weapon for Ukrainians contending with Russia’s ongoing invasion. This is particularly clear with regards to Olga Khomenko’s new work, which forges novel connections between Ukraine and the world during this difficult time.

January 27, 2026 - Nicole Yurcaba

The Kremlin’s poker face

The logic underpinning the hand that Moscow picks for itself can only lead in certain directions. With de-escalation seen as a loss in and of itself, it is only logical for the Kremlin to continue an escalatory approach in 2026.

January 26, 2026 - Valerii Pekar

Ukraine’s fields, the EU border

Ukraine’s agricultural industry has faced a variety of challenges since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. While farmers have fought hard to maintain production, its export has caused friction with allies in the West. It is clear that agriculture will remain a key issue in ongoing talks over the country’s potential integration.

January 22, 2026 - Anna Romandash Nata Yasevych

The Ukrainian model of societal resilience: why the country did not collapse under full-scale war

While Ukraine’s armed forces continue to defend the country from Russian aggression, they have also been supported by a vibrant and effective civil society. Volunteer groups have played an outsized role in maintaining the war effort and now even offer a model to allies in the region.

January 12, 2026 - Maksym Sydorchuk

Ukrainian refugees in Canada are successfully integrating into society

An interview with Valeria Yakushko, who is pursuing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Western Ontario. Her research focuses on the Ukrainian refugee crisis and integration of Ukrainian refugees in host countries.

January 9, 2026 - Andrii Kutsyk Valeria Yakushko

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