Vitaly Portnikov analyzes US statements and peace initiatives on Ukraine, highlighting Russia's lack of interest in a settlement.
Overview of different international positions regarding US policy on Ukraine. Analysis of disagreements among partners and Donbas proposals.
Analysis of the recently reported peace plan attributed to Trump and the reaction of Ukraine's authorities to such proposals.
Ostap Drozdov gives an analysis of the corruption scandal, diocracy in power, the structure of government and prospects for change in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to resume negotiations on a POW exchange, while President Zelensky announced a revamp of state energy companies amid a corruption scandal.
Analysis of the roots of corruption scandals in Ukraine, the power model, and possible counteraction paths amid war.
Analysis of the Ukrainian defense forces' strike on the Ryazan oil refinery and its consequences for the Russian economy and sanction policy.
Serbia treads between the EU, Russia, and China: a controversial HQ demolition, arms trade through intermediaries, and pragmatic economic policy.
Analysis of potential military conflict between the US and Venezuela, Russia's stance, strategic consequences for Ukraine, and frontline events.