Opinion

Putin’s task is to completely destroy Ukraine, strategically not only as a state entity but also as a socio-cultural phenomenon, remains unchanged. Putin’s dream is to be the one to fix “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the twentieth century” and rebuild the Soviet Union (by the centenary of its formation in December 2022). This sick dream of a Bunker Moth […]

We hung up on the loud word “embargo” on Russian oil and get stuck in an endless discussion about bans on Russian energy. At the same time, adviser to the Minister of Energy of Ukraine Lana Zerkal reminds that we forgot other opportunities to punish the Russians for the war in Europe on Ukrainian territory. Focusing on an embargo that […]

Maksym Potapchuk, a public figure, head of the Kramatorsk branch of Plast, and founder of the Trava UA social business, known not only in the Donetsk region but also in Ukraine and abroad, is currently defending the country. When Maksym Potapchuk’s post about his decision to join the Armed Forces appeared on Facebook a year ago, it was a total shock to all his friends and acquaintances. After […]

The initiative is in the hands of Ukraine. As soon as we inflict irreparable losses on several enemy strike groups that are still continuing to be active in the Donbas, everything will stop. Russia is no longer advancing with large forces; it no longer has an overwhelming superiority. The problem of Mariupol and Azovstal is that our troops were initially […]

Not natural gas, but the export of oil and petroleum products gives Russia more than 70% of all energy earnings which is used to finance the war in Ukraine. The war will continue until the embargo is imposed on Russian oil. As you know, Hungary is blocking the oil embargo, which should become a key element of the sixth package […]

In late February – early March, the first phase of the war ended. The Russians and Western partners had expectations for that period (that Ukraine would fall). Expectations were not met. The second phase “until May 9th” began when new expectations were set – Russia will achieve some results, then negotiations and agreements are possible, as well as ways of […]

Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia and President Putin have been at a dead end since the beginning because they are indeed absurd. It is impossible to negotiate with the aggressor country on guarantees from it. The same refers to the World. Negotiations can only take place between the coalition of democratic states and Russia. As a result, if not an act […]

Bellingcat assumes that destabilization in Transnistria is aimed by Russia against Moldova. Earlier, Moscow threatened to deal a blow at Poland. The Kremlin regularly makesstatements about possible nuclear strikes on the United States. Why would Russia, which is hopelessly stuck in Ukraine, look for trouble on other fronts?! Paradoxically, there may be some calculations. At least within the current Kremlin philosophy. Russia needs a bigger war because: 1. NATO’s involvement in the war […]

The heroic defense of Mariupol has been going on for more than two months, that is, for as long as the war itself. Today the defense is carried out by the Marines, Azov, the National Guard and the Territorial defense forces. All of them, as well as hundreds of women, children, and wounded are concentrated in the basement of the Azovstal plant. […]

Analysis on the results of the Ramstein meeting for Ukraine and the world defense. In brief. • 40 countries, not only NATO/EU. There were representatives from Israel, Japan, and several other interesting countries. • A steady mechanism has been set up to provide us with military assistance. Now special people will do it 24/7. • The overall goal has officially […]

At least two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about 9,000 troops with equipment are needed to break the blockade of Mariupol. It was stated by the first commander of Azov Battalion Andriy Biletsky. Once we win the battle for Donbas, we will be able to speak “seriously and fully” about breaking the blockade of Mariupol (Donetsk region). […]

First commander and founder of the Azov Regiment Andriy Biletsky explained to interview to lb.ua why Mariupol is so important for Russia. There are currently up to 14,000 Russian terrorists in Mariupol. The founder and first commander of the Azov Regiment, Andriy Biletskyy, gave the number of Russian terrorists assaulting Mariupol and explained why this Ukrainian city is so important to them. The Ukrainian military said […]