Learning Military and Intelligence Lessons: Toward a Ukrainian Defencive Strategy
There is a battle coming in Ukraine and anyone that does not understand this either in Washington, London, Paris, Berlin or Kyiv now is too late already. Why is there a battle coming? Because A. either the Russian proxy army will advance or B.…
Apr 19, 2015
Russia-Ukraine war: an illusory truce
At the conclusion of the second round of the Minsk talks the heads of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. Officially the ceasefire was to be in force from February 15, 2015. In truth,…
Apr 17, 2015
From Kyiv to the Front: Part 2 – The scars of war
We have read and heard a lot about volunteers providing food, medical supplies, and other essentials for the Ukrainian soldiers at the front. At the same time the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and government officials have…
Apr 7, 2015
The “Kyiv-Frontline” Route: How volunteers’ humanitarian aid gets to Ukrainian soldiers
We have heard and read a lot about volunteers providing food, medical supplies, and other essentials for the Ukrainian soldiers at the front. At the same time the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and government officials have…
Apr 5, 2015
Intermarium as a Compromise Solution
Explore Intermarium as a compromise security bloc for Ukraine and Central Europe—why this Baltic‑to‑Black Sea alliance idea could counter Russia and balance power.
Mar 31, 2015
Abyss calling to abyss: Modern Russian elite rejected the idea of ”conscience” or its existence
One of the worst things the Ukrainian government could do in resisting Russian aggression is to try to copy the a-moral methods the Russian regime utilizes. If Ukraine were to try that Ukraine could end up with a regime and…
Mar 30, 2015
Crimea occupation a year on: how Crimean Tatars have lost their Homeland again
Crimean Tatars have a wedding dance, which during years of fight for the national identity was changed from the festival ritual to the symbol of return to the native land. By this dance, either of passion or pain, they tried…
Mar 25, 2015
My Ukrainian Donetsk
Donetsk. What is Donetsk? What an ambiguous and complex question. A similar question, a more important question should be asked: why and for whom is it advantageous to describe the citizens of Donetsk as losers, cowards, and separatists?
Mar 19, 2015
Minsk II – just a break between the Russian Empire battles
Minsk II is no better than Minsk I. Ask anyone whether ‘Minsk agreements’ holds or it’s main articles are in place and you will get a conversation along these lines: Is Minsk II holding? Yes. Was Debaltseve a breach of Minsk II? Well,…
Mar 17, 2015
‘Another Putsch?’ sounds more logical than ‘Where is Mr Putin’?
Is it a strange Putsch in Russia that’s lasting 9 days already, taking place in a completely closed regime – and no information even from the Western Media?
Mar 15, 2015
Force is the only thing that the Russian regime respects
Does Russia respect diplomacy—or only force? This analysis explores power, deterrence, and the strategic logic shaping the war in Ukraine.
Mar 8, 2015
The mysterious Debaltseve railway hub: handed over or captured?
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has maintained that Debaltseve is a vital transportation hub and that keeping it under Ukrainian government control was important. Due to President Poroshenko’s goal “to save lives” and in accordance with…
Mar 7, 2015