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Financial analyst discussing Ukraine investment risk amid political tensions and coup allegations affecting investor confidence

Fursa about Zelensky’s statement on alleged coup: Ukraine’s investment attractiveness suffered

Investment analyst Serhiy Fursa warns that Zelensky’s public statements on an alleged coup weakened Ukraine’s investment attractiveness and shook investor confidence.
Nov 29, 2021
Satellite imagery and analysts reviewing Russian troop movements near Ukraine border highlighting OSINT verification and intelligence uncertainty

Russian troop movements to Ukraine borders: accuracy of information

An analytical look at the reliability of reports on Russian troop movements near Ukraine’s borders, highlighting challenges in verifying military intelligence and open-source data.
Nov 27, 2021
Migrants moving along Eastern European border routes symbolizing geopolitical pressure and hybrid warfare risks near Ukraine frontier

Will Putin redirect migrants to Ukraine’s borders? Let’s look into Moscow’s new game in Belarus

Could Moscow redirect migration flows toward Ukraine’s borders as part of hybrid pressure tactics? Analysts warn of growing risks at Europe’s eastern frontier.
Nov 19, 2021
Declassified NKVD archival documents showing Soviet internal troop operations against Ukrainian Insurgent Army during WWII era conflict

Soviet NKVD archive sheds new light on the confrontation with Ukrainian Insurgent Army

Newly uncovered NKVD archives reveal detailed Soviet operations against the UPA, exposing hidden dimensions of one of Ukraine’s most controversial WWII-era conflicts.
Nov 16, 2021
Kyiv Post newsroom journalists reacting to sudden mass dismissal highlighting media freedom crisis and editorial independence conflict in Ukraine

Free journalism in Ukraine: how Kyiv Post’s entire staff was fired by the owner

The sudden firing of Kyiv Post’s entire newsroom exposed deep tensions over editorial independence and marked a turning point for press freedom in Ukraine.
Nov 11, 2021
Lavish Venice-themed birthday celebration of Ukrainian oligarch Pavlo Fuks despite sanctions highlighting elite political gatherings in Ukraine

FUCKs sanctions. How sanctioned Ukrainian oligarch Fuks celebrates his anniversary in Venice

Despite being under NSDC sanctions, Ukrainian oligarch Pavlo Fuks celebrated his anniversary with a lavish Venice-style party attended by political elites.
Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shaking hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during official meeting on Ukraine war support

Lloyd Austin on Ukraine: Let’s say clearly that Russia started this war

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin states that Russia initiated the war in Ukraine, reinforcing Washington’s stance on responsibility for the ongoing conflict.
Oct 21, 2021
Abstract representation of Russian information influence and propaganda networks shaping narratives in Ukraine media and geopolitics

Russian friendship with a few dots

An investigation into Russia’s “friendship” narrative reveals subtle propaganda techniques, messaging patterns, and influence operations shaping perception in Ukraine and beyond.
Oct 5, 2021
Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline infrastructure and European energy network map showing Russia Germany Poland geopolitical tensions

Nord Stream 2 and Polish trail

Nord Stream 2 becomes a geopolitical fault line as Poland challenges certification processes, revealing deeper EU energy divisions and strategic rivalry with Russia.
Sep 27, 2021
Ukraine and NATO flags with military cooperation concept symbolizing collective defense strategy and European security alignment

Ukraine: a new chance for collective defense

An analysis of Ukraine’s emerging role in collective defense, examining how shifting security dynamics could reshape NATO strategy and Europe’s deterrence framework.
Sep 27, 2021
Concept of layered air defense system protecting Ukraine skies from drones and missiles in modern hybrid warfare environment

Ukraine will have its own “Iron Dome”

Concept of layered air defense system protecting Ukraine skies from drones and missiles in modern hybrid warfare environment
Sep 24, 2021
Map showing Russia and Belarus Zapad 2021 military exercise zones near Ukraine highlighting NATO border security concerns and escalation risks

Zapad-2021 – should Ukraine get ready?

Russia–Belarus Zapad 2021 military exercises raise strategic concerns for Ukraine and NATO. This analysis explores whether the drills signal defensive posture or future escalation risks.
Sep 10, 2021

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