On July 22, Ukraine's Parliament passed a law subordinating NABU and SAPO to the Prosecutor General. Political, diplomatic, and public reactions.
The author examines the phenomenon of 'Usykomania' in Ukrainian society, reflecting on why cults of winners arise without critical evaluation.
Political scientist Maksym Nesvitailov analyzes restrictions on NABU and SAP, political background, and prospects for Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
Discussion on how sanctions cut off Russian banks from SWIFT, Gazprombank's role, China's position and India's reaction to sanctions.
Overview of night drone attacks, Ukraine's response, new air defense supplies and diplomatic tensions amid Western support.
Analysis of Russia's declining influence in the South Caucasus, Turkey's role, and the development of Turkic regional projects.
Key events: overnight drone strike on Ukraine, global political developments on the war, peace talks, and domestic reforms.
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.
