Analysis of the vote to dismantle Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption system and its impact on further reforms and law enforcement.
Analysis of the critical vote in Ukraine's parliament to place NABU and SAPO under the General Prosecutor, and its implications for democracy.
Discussion on how sanctions cut off Russian banks from SWIFT, Gazprombank's role, China's position and India's reaction to sanctions.
Analysis of Russia's declining influence in the South Caucasus, Turkey's role, and the development of Turkic regional projects.
Vitaliy Portnikov analyzes Trump’s possible ultimatum to Putin, the prospects for negotiations, financial sanctions, and the situation with Azerbaijan.
The EU has adopted its 18th sanctions package. Overview of compromises with Slovakia, Malta, and Hungary, and impact on the Russian economy.
In-depth discussion of Azerbaijani President Aliyev's tough statements about Russia, their impact on relations with Ukraine, and power dynamics in the Caucasus.
An explanation of why the Big Mac Index doesn't reflect the real purchasing power of the hryvnia and currency rate formation in Ukraine.
Russian attack on Kyiv and other cities follows Trump’s ultimatum. Analysis of escalation causes, leaders' reactions, and prospects for peace.
