Opinion
First and foremost, the shake-up in Ukraine’s cabinet are not because President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has finally realized that the state governance system created by his six “effective managers” is completely inadequate for wartime conditions. No, these changes are a projection of external pressure – particularly from Europe (or the U.S.). The EU has been forced to take over most of […]
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially proposed First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to lead Ukraine’s government. What is known about her? Olga Armyanyshyna, Radio Liberty investigstes. — What did you dream of becoming as a child? — As a child, I dreamed of becoming a conductor, and I believe that dream has come true. The future conductor of Ukraine’s economy began […]
Emerging details shed light on the circumstances surrounding the assassination of SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych, allegedly carried out by Russian agents. Yuriy Butusov reveals. The murder was carried out by two Russian agents, who were indeed caught shortly after the crime. The evidence of their involvement is highly convincing, as the Russians used them as disposable assets. The Russians would […]
During the massive overnight attack on Ukraine on July 12, Russian occupation forces (ROF) used Shahed-136 drones equipped with SIM cards. Of course, some may recall the story from December 2023, when a Shahed-136 was found to contain a SIM card, clearly obtained from the temporarily occupied territories and using Ukrainian networks for more stable operation. Back then, even the […]
The Russian occupiers have begun deliberately targeting Territorial Recruitment Centers: why the enemy has chosen this tactic and what the consequences might be. Between June 30 and July 7, Russian occupation forces carried out at least five strikes on the facilities of Ukraine’s Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TRSSCs). This can hardly be dismissed as a coincidence—it is clear […]
Unprecedented historic losses on Russia as a result of sanctions. Information on Russia’s current losses due to sanctions (as of July 5, 2025). 1. Russia is depleting its last reserves: the National Wealth Fund (NWF) has enough foreign currency left for just over a year Amid a sharp drop in oil and gas revenues, Russia’s budget is buckling: in June, […]
Analysis of combat operations: from successes in Sumy region to threats in Donetsk region – overview by Kostiantyn Mashovets. An assessment of the situation along various frontlines was published by Kostiantyn Mashovets, coordinator of the “Information Resistance” group, on his Facebook page (shared without edits). As of the morning of July 2, 2025 – “briefly, from different directions.” Sumy direction […]
As reported by the Anti-Corruption Action Center, 126 Members of Parliament (123 of whom are from the Zelenskyy’s fraction) have registered draft law No. 13423, which effectively proposes to introduce an amnesty for arms-procurement crimes committed during the execution of defense contracts. The MPs propose to eliminate criminal liability for all types of crimes if: (1) the crime is committed […]
Five paradoxes of Ukraine’s political and military situation. Ukrainian paradoxes 1. The country is run by 5–6 OP (President’s Office) managers, but it’s the government that gets dismissed “for economic failures.” 2. Ukraine is a parliamentary-presidential republic, and according to the Constitution, the Prime Minister is the highest official — yet the President casually announces plans to reshuffle the government, […]
We buy only from ‘our own’: how Umerov created a “closed club” of those he purchases weapons from. Ukrainian weapons manufacturers continue to demand that the state allow them to export despite the war. After all, the government does not purchase all the weapons they are capable of producing. Anti-Corruption Action Center investigates. In October 2024, President Zelenskyy promised to […]
In his six years of presidency, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken across Europe wherever he could – but until yesterday, he had avoided the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Volodymyr Ariev has a theory as to why: because it was during the June 2019 session that he significantly played into Russia’s hands. At that time, the issue at […]
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, spoke with journalists about a number of pressing issues, including the current situation on the front line. The main statements and key points from the Ukrainian general’s conversation with media representatives. Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian drones have caused significant damage to Russia Syrskyi stated that since the beginning […]