Sergiy Sydorenko

Co-founder and co-editor of the European Pravda
editors@eurointegration.com.ua
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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.
Veto Plans: What to Expect from Orbán on Ukraine in 2024
Budapest is resuming and intensifying its campaign to demonise Ukraine. One of its tools is expected to be a "referendum" in Hungary.
Orbán's Defeat or Victory for Ukraine. Why Is EU Summit Historic?
The EU summit in Brussels was undoubtedly humiliating for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He had to endure mocking comments and even advice from his counterparts to "keep his mouth shut".
"Ukraine Should Join EU Now or Might Risk Its Future as a Country." Interview with MEP Auštrevičius
Petras Auštrevičius: "Punishment for Hungary is already happening. But Brussels cannot tell the Hungarians, 'Don't vote for Orbán...'"
The Global Leaders and Countries Gaining and Losing Ukrainians' Trust: Change over a Year
"Joining NATO incrementally has significant support among Ukrainians if achieving a complete victory is currently impossible."
OSCE Meeting in North Macedonia Fails to Stand Up to Lavrov, Deepening Problems
Russia has demonstrated that it is prepared to destroy the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), regardless of whether other states accede to its demands.
Road to NATO without Hungary’s Veto: Ukraine's Reform Plan Agreed with Alliance
The scheme that could make it happen is a genuine diplomatic victory for Ukraine...
Limiting Hungarian Pressure on Ukraine: Two Concessions Kyiv Should Reject on Its Way to EU
A draft amendment to Ukraine’s legislation on minorities crosses important red lines for Ukraine. However, there is still time for improvement...
"The World Was Not Ready to Support Ukraine": Interview with Ukraine’s First Foreign Minister after the Maidan
Andrii Deshchytsia: "The meeting with Lavrov took place – symbolically – in The Hague. He only agreed to speak one on one... I’ve never for one moment regretted calling Putin a dickhead."
EU Candidate Rating: Can Ukraine Catch Up with Western Balkans? Analysing EU Commission Report-2023
Ukraine’s speed does not give us much hope that accession negotiations will be completed within two years. Currently, Ukraine and Moldova are far behind all the other countries in EU negotiations.
Yellow Light for Ukraine: EU Commission Decision on When EU Accession Negotiations Will Begin
Ukraine thus faces a situation where it is presented with a requirement that is not based on European standards and was not part of previous requirements for acceding to the EU...