Opinion
What do Ukraine’s defenders say about the Law 12414 that stripped independence of anti-corruption agencies. Defender of Ukraine Evgen Shybalov reveals. What personally enraged me about draft Law 12414? Its title: “On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code Regarding the Specifics of Pre-trial Investigations of Criminal Offenses Related to Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances During Martial Law.” “Missing under special […]
On February 24, 2022, Russia openly, not in a hybrid way, violated the borders of the Ukrainian state. Since that moment, the creeping occupation of the country has been ongoing for the fourth year, which the defense forces are desperately trying to contain. And the only thing the enemy lacked until last Tuesday, July 22, was a political invasion into […]
Zelenskyy continues pressure on Ukraine’s democracy and will NOT stop trying to destroy the NABU/SAPO and silence critics/media in order to get re-elected. This was stated by Vitaliy Shabunin, Ukrainian human rights activist and co-founded the Anti-Corruption Action Center. This time, he was stopped — first by Ukrainians, and only then by international partners. But the goals (and values) of Zelenskyy/Yermak remain […]
In the meantime, the russian forces continue their offensive, trying to capture Rodynske and encircle Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad in Donetsk region. What we’re dealing with now is not just an attempt to push through, but a deliberate effort to throw Ukrainian defense into chaos. Communication specialist, soldier of the Armed forces of Ukraine reveals. The enemy continues to press forward with a […]
NABU maintained its independence from Zelenskyy, and the existence of an independent state institution plays an important role in preserving democracy, even when it operates imperfectly. The attempt to eliminate this independence fits into the broader pattern of Zelenskyy ignoring laws meant to restrain power from authoritarian tendencies. But that’s not all. Within one week, two events occurred that significantly […]
The hacker group Silent Crow has claimed the “complete destruction” of the internal IT infrastructure of the Russian airline group Aeroflot. On Monday morning, Aeroflot confirmed a “malfunction in the information system,” but did not provide further details, according to The Moscow Times. As a result, Russia’s largest airline has already cancelled more than 50 flights to and from Moscow’s […]
Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption infrastructure has served as a kind of guarantee that the tens of billions of euros allocated annually to support the country would not be embezzled. However, on July 22, 2025, the authorities effectively dismantled this safeguard. As a result, the European Union has put all financial assistance to Ukraine on […]
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak prepared an analysis for on how the Government’s systemic delays in reform is failing to meet benchmarks and obligations – and what it might cost us in the Budget of Ukraine. Below is a brief overview and a detailed video commentary from a Member of Parliament. IMF: Some difficult benchmarks have been postponed by […]
Timur Mindich, a figure in the NABU case on embezzlement of state funds, is currently in Austria. This was reported by media outlets on Friday. The news surfaced amid multiple mentions by MPs and activists suggesting that the possible serving of a notice of suspicion to Mindich may have triggered a chain reaction, including the curtailing of the powers of […]
For the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainians took to the streets in mass protests in support of NABU and SAPO and against the government. The trigger was an attempt by parliament to undermine the independence of the anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO – and, more importantly, the way in which MPs went about it. They […]
In an unprecedented display of resilience and endurance, a single Ukrainian brigade is currently responsible for holding approximately 5% of the entire line of active combat. While Ukraine’s defensive lines stretch for over a thousand kilometers, sources within the Armed Forces confirm that this one brigade, fighting under relentless enemy pressure, has withstood weeks of near-continuous assaults. Yuriy Butusov reveals. […]
The bill to eliminate the independence of anti-corruption agencies was drafted and passed within five hours. Meanwhile, defense companies have been waiting for major legislative changes to stimulate Ukrainian arms production for twelve years. Mezha media investigates. Attempts to address regulatory issues in weapons manufacturing have mostly been limited to targeted amendments to legislation and “experimental” government resolutions. Many of […]