Trilateral Negotiations Hit the Proverbial Wall Over the Donbas
Trump is pressing Ukraine to cede the Donbas. But Zelensky rightly refuses to hand over territory Russian hasn’t been able to take in 12 years – all for a very vague promise of security.
Battle for the Airwaves: Satellite Communications and Iran’s Lessons for Ukraine
The beginning of 2026 was marked by shifts in global security architecture that resonated far beyond nuclear test sites or UN assembly halls. Their epicenter shifted to the airwaves over Tehran.
The Munich Rebuke: Take Your MAGA Values and…
The message was simple: We Europeans share American values, not MAGA values. In fact, MAGA values are anathema to the American values Europe has long championed.
If Tehran Shakes, Moscow Could Sway
Any shock in Tehran would force recalculations in Moscow and Beijing. Those recalculations would inevitably intersect with Ukraine’s fight for survival.
Elections in Hungary Will Test Transatlantic Unity
A turbulent year in US–Europe ties now converges on Hungary’s pivotal election, where Orban’s illiberal rule faces a pro-EU surge – testing Europe’s unity and Trump’s sway.
An Ignominious Anniversary
How will future historians explain this?
Munich 2026 Message: US Stays in NATO – But Is Europe Ready to Take Over Responsibility for Security?
At the 2026 Munich Conference, Europe signaled it’s ready to shoulder Ukraine’s war effort, boosting defense and deterrence as the US steps back – yet doubts remain over sustaining the fight alone.
Europe Stands Tall, Rock Jaw, Flamingos Fly, Assault Infantry Assault
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Hungary – Europe’s Bulwark Then, Now It’s Ukraine’s Turn
A message of understanding, support, apology, and hope on behalf of the Hungarians who, unlike Viktor Orbán, stand with Ukraine.
The Price of Negotiations with Russia
Every day the West spends seeking diplomatic solutions, Russia spends killing civilians and children. It is necessary to understand that Putin will not stop until he is stopped.
Rubio in Munich
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to the Munich Security Conference. Although he was polite, his sugarcoated message was unmistakably MAGA. And his actions spoke much louder than his words.
Ukraine – Scenarios for Peace & War
Thinking through current scenarios for the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine:
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