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Tag: Russian invasion of Ukraine

Why Trump is wrong on Ukraine

Trump’s naive statements about Ukraine over the past month have shaken the core of western defence structures. America must now decide whether or not it still wishes to maintain its core values or support a world in which might makes right.

March 28, 2025 - Joshua Kroeker

Ukraine as ground zero for a new European security challenge

Russia’s alliance with other authoritarian regimes has grown to the extent that it is now attempting to challenge the current world order. This is seen most clearly in the battlefields of Ukraine, where technological cooperation has produced new weapons like the Oreshnik missile.

March 27, 2025 - Maryna Venneri

“War is always somewhere around”: a review of Jen Stout’s Night Train to Odesa

International coverage of Ukraine has often focused on high politics, with little in the way of discussion about its society. Despite this, Jen Stout’s recent work has challenged this issue in a creative way. Bringing to life the experiences of Ukrainians across the country, the journalist sheds light on the emotional toll of the ongoing war.

March 21, 2025 - Nicole Yurcaba

Never again – but what exactly? The German memory culture and Russia’s war against Ukraine

Germany’s relationship with Ukraine has recently been characterized by strong military support. However, this obscures a long-running issue regarding the country’s position in German memory politics. A shift in such thinking would naturally have consequences for both countries.

March 20, 2025 - Stefanie Eisenhuth

As a major military power, Ukraine has options

Much has been made in recent weeks of Ukraine’s reliance on US aid. In spite of this, the country maintains an enduring resolve to protect its independence at any cost. No matter what happens, Kyiv will continue its struggle regardless of actions in Washington.

March 18, 2025 - Kerel Dysler

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

Roma helped defend Ukraine – now they must help rebuild it 

Minority communities in Ukraine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to the country’s defence. Among these groups is the Roma, who still suffer from discrimination and outdated stereotypes. The successful integration of this community into society will prove vital if Ukraine is to eventually win the peace.

March 13, 2025 - Neda Korunovska

“A bad peace… would be worse than no peace”

Interview with Admiral Giuseppe Dragone, the Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee. Interviewer: Vazha Tavberidze.

March 12, 2025 - Giuseppe Cavo Dragone Vazha Tavberidze

Odesa’s true identity: countering Russian propaganda and imperialist myths

While behind Ukraine’s physical front line, the port city of Odesa has become a focal point for the memory war now being waged by Moscow. The varied realities of life in the city over the past few centuries are still threatened by an essentially imperial narrative promoted by the Kremlin.

March 4, 2025 - Nina Kuriata

Black Sea oil spill: political aspects of an environmental disaster

A recent oil spill involving two Russian tankers has highlighted the ongoing environmental issues facing the Black Sea. Naturally overshadowed by concerns about the front line in Ukraine, this episode calls attention to risks linked to maritime activity and geopolitical tensions in the region. A renewed effort at cooperation among local states will be necessary to address such challenges.

February 18, 2025 - Maroš Cuník

“We rolled out a red carpet for a war of aggression”

Interview with Gabrielius Landsbergis, the former foreign minister of Lithuania. Interviewer: Vazha Tavberidze.

February 14, 2025 - Gabrielius Landsbergis Vazha Tavberidze

Ukraine’s post-war recovery: financing, governance and reform strategies

While the war is still ongoing, it is essential to establish comprehensive mechanisms for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. This will ultimately help ensure the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration in the future.

February 11, 2025 - Andrii Vdovychenko

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