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War in Ukraine
Why Is Everyone Getting Worked Up About Depleted Uranium?
The use of depleted uranium in munitions is nothing new, but the latest headlines suggest its use will be apocalyptic. Here’s everything you need to know.
March 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: RAAM, the Weapon Credited with Helping Slow Russia’s Recent Assaults
The remote anti-armour mine system has reportedly caused havoc among the Kremlin’s forces, particularly around Vuhledar where Moscow’s tanks were decimated last month.
March 16, 2023
War in Ukraine
Bakhmut Sector: Ukrainian Soldiers Defiant and Ready to Fight, Civilians Battered
Soldiers at fighting positions and villages west of the battleground city of Bakhmut told Kyiv Post on March 11 and 12 that they are confident and will stop the Russian attacks.
March 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Use of 'Frankenstein' Tanks and the Severity of its Losses in Ukraine
Massive losses of armored vehicles have forced Russian commanders not only to draw out ageing stocks of tanks dating from the 1960s but also to stitch together improvised 'tanks'.
March 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Zelensky’s Lessons for Human Rights Advocacy
Having worked as a stage performer and actor for most of his career, the Ukrainian president’s communications skills have proven to be world class. He could teach us all.
March 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: How Can Displaced Ukrainians Return Home?
How Ukraine’s economy can recover from the consequences of displaced people and the problem of a ‘lost generation’ in a post-war environment.
March 4, 2023
Russia
OPINION: Russia Will Get Bogged Down in the Pripet Marshes if it Attacks Ukraine from Belarus
A Polish book about peat bogs, stolen from Ukraine by the Nazis, illustrates the myriad of natural challenges awaiting any Russian attack via Belarus
Feb. 26, 2023
Putin
OPINION: New START: Avenues for Effective International Cooperation against Kremlin Terror
The upsides to Vladimir Putin freezing Russia’s participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.
Feb. 25, 2023
Ukraine
No Sleep or Salary: The People Behind the Telegram Channels That Write About the War
After one year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a cottage industry of Telegram channels has established itself as the go-to place for potentially life-saving information.
Feb. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
NATO's Speed and Collective Trust are Key to Ukraine’s Victory
On the brink of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, NATO's Jens Stoltenberg is more passionate than ever to speed up support for Ukraine. Trust is also at the heart of the matter.
Feb. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Skilled Vuhledar Defenses Halt Major Kremlin Attack, Elite Russian Marines Decimated
Calls for heads to roll in Russian command, as Putin’s hapless brigades are ordered to advance directly to Ukrainian positions where they are blasted by artillery and mines.
Feb. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Orthodox Oligarch, His Guard Dog, and Their Tsarist Dream
Oligarch Konstantin Malofeev and ex-intelligence officer Igor Girkin are on a mission to restore Russia’s imperial glory. To do so they need to destroy Ukraine.
Feb. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: All Is Not Quiet on the Eastern Front
Russia knows it needs to hammer Ukraine’s forces before the arrival of battle tanks and long-range missiles. So, the West must help Kyiv go on the offensive as quickly as possible.
Feb. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine to Get New Long-Range GLSDB Missiles – What Happens Next?
The big questions are: How many of them will the Ukrainian army get? How quickly can they get them? And how effectively can they use them for their expected offensive?
Feb. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine Will Get Leopard Tanks, What Happens Next?
Germany’s announcement is huge but it’s far from the end of the story.
Jan. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Meet the Beast: Ukraine’s Elite M270 Rocket Brigade
A mission report on the “baddest” artillery on the battlefield.
Jan. 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
Why Is Everyone Getting Worked Up About Depleted Uranium?
The use of depleted uranium in munitions is nothing new, but the latest headlines suggest its use will be apocalyptic. Here’s everything you need to know.
March 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: RAAM, the Weapon Credited with Helping Slow Russia’s Recent Assaults
The remote anti-armour mine system has reportedly caused havoc among the Kremlin’s forces, particularly around Vuhledar where Moscow’s tanks were decimated last month.
March 16, 2023
War in Ukraine
Bakhmut Sector: Ukrainian Soldiers Defiant and Ready to Fight, Civilians Battered
Soldiers at fighting positions and villages west of the battleground city of Bakhmut told Kyiv Post on March 11 and 12 that they are confident and will stop the Russian attacks.
March 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Use of 'Frankenstein' Tanks and the Severity of its Losses in Ukraine
Massive losses of armored vehicles have forced Russian commanders not only to draw out ageing stocks of tanks dating from the 1960s but also to stitch together improvised 'tanks'.
March 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Zelensky’s Lessons for Human Rights Advocacy
Having worked as a stage performer and actor for most of his career, the Ukrainian president’s communications skills have proven to be world class. He could teach us all.
March 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: How Can Displaced Ukrainians Return Home?
How Ukraine’s economy can recover from the consequences of displaced people and the problem of a ‘lost generation’ in a post-war environment.
March 4, 2023
Russia
OPINION: Russia Will Get Bogged Down in the Pripet Marshes if it Attacks Ukraine from Belarus
A Polish book about peat bogs, stolen from Ukraine by the Nazis, illustrates the myriad of natural challenges awaiting any Russian attack via Belarus
Feb. 26, 2023
Putin
OPINION: New START: Avenues for Effective International Cooperation against Kremlin Terror
The upsides to Vladimir Putin freezing Russia’s participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.
Feb. 25, 2023
Ukraine
No Sleep or Salary: The People Behind the Telegram Channels That Write About the War
After one year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a cottage industry of Telegram channels has established itself as the go-to place for potentially life-saving information.
Feb. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
NATO's Speed and Collective Trust are Key to Ukraine’s Victory
On the brink of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, NATO's Jens Stoltenberg is more passionate than ever to speed up support for Ukraine. Trust is also at the heart of the matter.
Feb. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Skilled Vuhledar Defenses Halt Major Kremlin Attack, Elite Russian Marines Decimated
Calls for heads to roll in Russian command, as Putin’s hapless brigades are ordered to advance directly to Ukrainian positions where they are blasted by artillery and mines.
Feb. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Orthodox Oligarch, His Guard Dog, and Their Tsarist Dream
Oligarch Konstantin Malofeev and ex-intelligence officer Igor Girkin are on a mission to restore Russia’s imperial glory. To do so they need to destroy Ukraine.
Feb. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: All Is Not Quiet on the Eastern Front
Russia knows it needs to hammer Ukraine’s forces before the arrival of battle tanks and long-range missiles. So, the West must help Kyiv go on the offensive as quickly as possible.
Feb. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine to Get New Long-Range GLSDB Missiles – What Happens Next?
The big questions are: How many of them will the Ukrainian army get? How quickly can they get them? And how effectively can they use them for their expected offensive?
Feb. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine Will Get Leopard Tanks, What Happens Next?
Germany’s announcement is huge but it’s far from the end of the story.
Jan. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Meet the Beast: Ukraine’s Elite M270 Rocket Brigade
A mission report on the “baddest” artillery on the battlefield.
Jan. 24, 2023
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