Sergiy Sydorenko

Co-founder and co-editor of the European Pravda
editors@eurointegration.com.ua
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"We are in the middle of World War III, but Western leaders are denying reality, as in the time of Hitler"
Bernard-Henri Lévy: "Europeans have a tendency to put everything on Putin's head. I hear all this bullshit. The real dictatorship is never one man imposing his will on passive people."
"Most of NATO is ready to accept Ukraine. But the US is both the engine and the brake"
Volodymyr Ohryzko: "It was mainly about economic bribery. The West continued to see Russia as its partner, so they forgave it everything."
We're no longer referring to Putin as "president". Why not, and why it matters
From today, 19 March 2024, the outlets of the Ukrainska Pravda group will no longer use the word "president" to refer to Vladimir Putin. In this article, we'll explain why.
Kyiv will take the Albanian path to EU membership: details of Ukraine's negotiating framework emerge
There are three areas of reform on which the accession negotiations will depend... Ukraine must demonstrate its willingness to combat corruption in all spheres...
One-third pro-Russian: how EU movement, the war, and support for an alliance with Russia coexist in Moldova
If Moldovan citizens had to choose between joining the European Union and joining the Russian Eurasian Union, only 50% of them would choose the EU.
"Zelenskyy should realize Crimea is a long-term goal. First we must try to end the war." An interview with Congressman Jim Costa
Jim Costa: "Lend-lease has a lot less awareness and support among Congress… The reality of Putin agreeing to leave Crimea would not probably happen initially…"
Boris Johnson: "Defeat by Putin is not in Trump's interests. The big picture is Ukraine is going to win"
Boris Johnson: "Everybody thought before that Putin would never let Crimea go. But now, people are saying to themselves: it's possible."
Kurt Volker: "Trump doesn’t know himself what he will do with Ukraine's war"
Volker: "Putin killing tens of thousands of Russian soldiers in order to get Avdiivka so that he could claim this as a victory in his effort to show that he’s a great leader for his re-election – these are all signs of weakness."
"The €50 billion from the EU might be revised upwards, but Ukraine has to restart its economy to repay debts." Ukraine's ambassador to the EU
Vsevolod Chentsov: "We have resources which will strengthen the European Union... The €50 billion aid package will be revised upwards..."
Why Ukraine failed in The Hague, and what it needs to change to win cases against Russia
The key accusations in Ukraine's complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) were thrown out by the judges. Even the Ukrainian-elected judge voted against.
UN court issues first ruling against the Kremlin. What to expect and what not to
The court may completely object to some of Ukraine's accusations. The weakest seems to be Kyiv's position regarding the financing of terrorism in Donbas...
End of the "Greater Europe" project: Why Azerbaijan's exit from PACE reflects global changes
The political crisis that led to Azerbaijan's suspension from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) was the country's own doing. It has been described as a deliberate slap in PACE’s face, and one which did not go without a response…
"Supplying weapons to Ukraine is now not just our policy, but our duty." Interview with UK Ambassador Martin Harris
Ambassador Martin Harris: "What happened in the Black Sea is indeed a victory for Ukraine... Thanks to the Montreux Convention, Russia cannot rebuild its destroyed fleet.
Outrage Sparked in Ukraine by Parliament Speaker's Efforts to Sabotage Opposition Internationally
Up to now, Ukraine's partners have turned a blind eye to democracy issues. That silence is likely to end in 2024. Public debates on this matter have already been scheduled in Europe...
Will Orbán Be Allowed to "Seize" EU Power? Сonsequences of Charles Michel's Resignation
In July, when Michel steps down from his position, Hungary will be presiding in the European Council. The "appointment" of Orbán does not even require a vote by the other member states.