Long-reads

Russian Funds for Ukrainian Victims: What European Leaders Agreed on at Reykjavik Summit
"European Pravda" explains who will be entitled to a share of Russian money and how the new mechanism, which is a victory for Ukraine and its citizens, will work."
Seven EU Requirements for Ukraine: Accession Negotiations Getting Closer
Ukraine is getting closer to timely fulfilling the seven criteria, or the requirements, obtained with EU candidate status.
Ukrainian Players Aim to Control Constitutional Court, Forcing Europe to Greenlight It
The EU does not realise that it gives "permission" to manipulate emotions for political purposes. The Venice Commission is again prepared to soften their position...
EU-Ukraine Grain Deal: Details of Brussels Proposal to Resolve Export and Trade Crisis
Why does the European Commission propose to impose restrictions against Ukrainian exports, although it had previously criticised similar decisions? How can Ukraine get out of this crisis without harming itself?
Ukraine's NATO Membership Needs no Action Plan, We Have to Leave 2008 Mistakes Behind
We need a new concept of relations with NATO and Ukraine's movement towards membership. Geopolitical reality requires speeding up this process.
"Putin Tribunal" to Indict about 20 Russians: Interview with Ukraine's Envoye for War Trials
Anton Korynevych: "To reach a verdict against Putin while he is sitting in a bunker, we need a trial in absentia. This is real."
Dirty Russian Money in Favour of Ukraine: Plans on How to Do It in Europe
How can such assets be searched for? What problems in this matter already exist in the European legislation, which of them can be solved, and which are still pending?
How Russian Nukes in Belarus Undermine China's Xi Authority Instead of Scaring NATO
In order not to stand up for "red lines", Russia copied the US nuclear tactics. But Putin did not see how Xi Jinping's authority was reduced to ashes.
EU Criteria Assessment for Ukraine Expected in May; Kyiv Keen to Meet All but One
The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Olha Stefanishyna states that the first evaluation of the European Commission regarding Ukraine's progress in fulfilling the "candidate criteria" will be presented in May, and by then, Kyiv will complete the implementation of most of them.
Support Ukraine Punishing Aggressor: What Does EU Need to Do for Peace
We all want peace. The Ukrainians the most. But peace without freedom and peace without justice is no peace at all...
Wartime Diplomacy. Memories of German Ambassador to Ukraine about One-Year Work at War
"When we received instructions during the night of February 23/24 to leave Kyiv, we still had hopes nothing would happen..."
EU Acting to Ensure International Law Will Prevail in Russia's War against Ukraine
For the European Union and our partners, there is no alternative to staying the course of our ‘triple strategy’ in countering Russia's aggression against Ukraine
No Jets for Ukraine Yet: Ramstein Allies' Plan to Prepare Ukraine for Offensive
Ukraine must be ready for a counteroffensive in the spring since time is gradually starting to play against Kyiv and the West.
Coup Attempt in Moldova: Sandu Nominates New Prime Minister Facing Russia's Threat
"The plan envisages the use of people from outside the country for violent actions in Moldova. They are planning violent actions, including attacks on some state institutions and taking hostages," the president of Moldova said.
New Level of Transnistrian Conflict: Moldova Takes a Step to Ruin Pro-Russian Separatist Regime
Based on the law, the economic blockade of Transnistria should begin, and conciliatory negotiations with the separatists should change to coercion for reintegration...
How Brussels Assesses Kyiv's Readiness to Join the EU: Analytical Report
The level of European integration of Ukraine is chaotic, unsystematic... For the success of the move to the EU, one must not forget two components...
Coercion into Compromise: How West Frees Serbia from Russian Dependence
The "Kosovo compromise" promoted by the EU and the USA could fundamentally change the balance of power in the Balkans, significantly affecting Russia's interests.
Siege of Scholz: How German Public Opinion Influenced the Transfer of Tanks to Ukraine
Hesitation regarding sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine has its roots in the plane of public opinion, which has been influenced by Russian propaganda for so long.