In Praise of Kaja Kallas
Some people just get the idea of freedom, but a little personal and family experience helps.
Trojan Horse: How Chinese-Made Cameras Put Ukraine at Risk
Video surveillance equipment made by many Chinese companies are actually spy cameras for China and Russia – banned in the US, UK, EU and Australia, they are still being used in Ukraine.
War Has Made Ukrainians More Tolerant on LGBT Issue
Although Ukraine is still a relatively conservative society, Russia’s own bigotry and violence during the war has made Ukrainians increasingly averse to hateful attitudes toward the LGBT community.
Putin Repeats His Nonsense about Ukraine Being a Soviet Creation
Putin says yet again that “there was no Ukraine” before Moscow’s creation of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic in the 20th century and says he has a map to prove it.
The Brilliance of Belgorod
Ukraine has boldly changed the rules of the game of Russia’s ‘15-month-old war' by extending the battlefield beyond the borders of Ukraine and into Russia itself.
Why the Russians’ Smoky Crimean Bridge Exercise is Probably Pointless
The Crimean (Kerch) Bridge was closed for several hours, on the morning of 24 May, during which time large plumes of white smoke were seen to cover parts of the bridge.
So, Ukraine Is Getting F-16s – Now What About Training Pilots?
With recent announcements by the US and allies about training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s, it’s time to assess what this means on a practical level. First let’s look at pilot training.
Kremlin’s New Sanctions Are Openly Campaigning for Trump
Not satisfied with sanctions on pro-Ukraine think tankers and politicians, Moscow’s new list of personae non grata includes many anti-Trumpers who have no connection to Ukraine or Russia.
Strategic Partnership: Ukraine Received Long-Range Storm Shadow Missiles From the UK
The UK provided Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow missiles, making it a historic event. The UK was the first country to provide Ukraine with such long-range weapons.
Spring is here for Izium: Its Blue-and-Yellow Journey to Revival
The liberated Eastern Ukrainian city of Izium is getting a second wind – rebuilding in the warm season, amid siren warnings, with hope for the future inspired by art and a strong sense of unity.
War Films vs. War Reality
How some makers of films about war have become actors in the real war Russia is waging against Ukraine.
Kaliningrad, Königsberg or Królewiec? Putin’s Distorted Definition of the Russian Motherland
Putin is being reminded that irredentism works both ways.
OPINION: The Bill for Crimea Comes Due for Putin
Crimea, a symbol of Putin neo-imperial project, has become the place that will bankrupt Putin’s political capital.
July 11, 2026