The previous week was marked by Ukraine’s commitment to comprehensive security and defence sector principles while Russia is attempting to intimidate and spread chaos among the Ukrainian people. Meanwhile, Commander Syrskyi confirmed that the Russian occupiers, although uniting former Storm, Storm...

   What story can Ukraine tell people in Latin America Why is it important to have a conversation beyond geopolitics and focus on human experiences, on suffering and compassion, and on courage and resistance The guest of this episode is Sergio Jaramillo, former High Commissioner for Peace of...

   Last week, Ukraine hosted the leaders of Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the President of the European Council. Defence Ministers of the USA and Germany visited Kyiv ahead of another meeting in the Ramstein format to announce new military aid packages vital for Ukraine. This is our...

   Explosions on the Nord Stream pipeline last year continue to raise the interest of investigators, with several recent articles pointing at possible Ukrainian involvement. However, these publications sparked criticism in Ukraine. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in and around...

   A historical event for Ukraine: the European Commission recommended EU states begin accession negotiations with Kyiv. At the frontline, a positional war is being waged, with both sides wanting to take the initiative before the winter period. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in...

   Ukraine is making gradual advances on the left bank of Kherson Oblast, while Russia’s attempts to attack from five different directions have all failed. Amid Russia’s increase in military production, large supplies of weapons from North Korea to Russia, and lack of game changing weapons in Ukraine...

   Olesya Khromeychuk is a Ukrainian historian and head of the Ukrainian Institute in London. She is also the author of the heartbreaking book The Death of a Soldier Told by His Sister , in which she tells the story of her brother Volodymyr, who was killed by the Russians on the frontline in . ...

   Russian attacks are thwarted by Ukrainian defense forces, particularly near Maryinka and Novomykhailivka, while occupiers redeploy reserves from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia Aside from frontline developments, the previous week marked unwavering international support for Ukraine. Germany will...

   What brings foreigners to Ukraine What motivates them to come and help a country at war What do they find in this country that they don’t find at home This episode’s guest is Jaap Scholten, a Dutch writer and journalist, who came to Ukraine to volunteer. He regularly visits Ukraine with his...

   What do we get if we turn away from the abstract geopolitical or military analysis of this war and talk about the human side of it What do we see if we look at this war primarily as a story of human suffering and courage This episode’s guest is Catalina Gomez, a Colombian journalist...

   While Russian occupiers attempt to breach Ukrainian defense lines and encircle Avdiyivka, Ukraine cuts them off south of Bakhmut, forcing them to retreat to the Bakhmut Horlivka highway. In addition to frontline developments, the previous week was marked with encouraging news regarding...

   Russia has launched a massive offensive in the Avdiivka area the Eastern direction . Ukraine holds its position. Despite the volatile situation on the frontlines, the previous week was marked with encouraging news regarding international support for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy brought home new...

   Russia has carried out a series of heinous and bloody terror attacks on Ukrainian civilians in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Hroza. The aggressor murdered a large part of Hroza’s population who gathered to pay tribute to a fallen soldier, their countryman. As Ukraine advances, Russians resort to more...

   What is happening at the front in the Russo Ukrainian war Can Ukraine break Russian defense lines in the South What are the key frontline spots, and why are they important How are drones changing the art of war What arms does Ukraine need, and how could they change the situation on the...

   Ukraine and Poland are now going through one of the worst periods of their recent mutual relations. Historical memory clashes have reared their heads again, and controversy about Ukrainian grain exports to and through Poland shows signs of a serious trade dispute. What happened to the seemingly...

   NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, along with French and British Ministers of Defense Sébastien Lecornu and Grant Shapps. Meanwhile, Russia continues its terror against Ukrainian cities. However, that’s not all that caught our attention. In Russia,...

   Capitalizing on its previous successes, Ukraine has continued its operations in occupied Crimea, destroying the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. On the international plane, President Zelensky has visited the US to partake in the UN GA, as well as to hold bilateral talks. ...

   How can we think about the future today and learn from it How is the war influencing our thinking and action Why are societies polarized, and can we overcome this polarization Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher and chief editor of UkraineWorld.org, speaks to Otto Scharmer, a German...

   The Armed Forces of Ukraine have significantly enhanced their operations in the North Western part of the Black Sea. In the meantime, Ukraine has remained largely absent on the agenda of the recent G summit. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr...

   What is currently happening on the frontlines of the Russo Ukrainian war Is Ukraine progressing with its counteroffensive, does it have a chance to win this war, and what does it need in order to do so Are moving closer to better ensuring Ukraine’s security in the world The guest of this...

   Why is freedom the highest value Are we really born free Or is freedom instead a great task and mission for both society and the individual to achieve Why is the negative idea of freedom freedom from not sufficient today, and why should we strive for positive freedom, the freedom to What can...

   Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian ports, hitting Romanian territory in the process. In the meantime, Erdogan ends up unable to convince Putin to revive the Grain Deal. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the chief editor of...

   The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their gradual movement towards Tokmak in the country’s south. In the meantime, Ukraine expands the range of domestically produced weapons, both by own efforts and together with foreign defense companies who open factories in Ukraine. This is our weekly roundup...

   The Armed Forces of Ukraine have reportedly broken through the first line of Russia’s defense in the south. Meanwhile, Ukraine further strengthened the F coalition and organized the third Crimean platform summit to discuss the peninsula’s reintegration. This is our weekly roundup of key events...

   Ukraine’s armed forces continue its counteroffensive, advancing deeper into enemy lines in the south. In the meantime, Denmark and the Netherlands committed to delivering F fighter jets to Ukraine. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr...

   Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s peaceful cities as well as industrial and military infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s counteroffensive is ongoing, with Kyiv attempting to conceptualize its partners’ support into bilateral security agreements. This is our weekly roundup of key events and...

   How can we think about imperialism and colonialism today What can Ukrainians and Indians tell each other in this respect How can we try to look for horizontal connections between formerly colonized nations In this episode, Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher and journalist, and chief...

   David Rieff is a famous intellectual and war correspondent. He is the author of many books, including Slaughterhouse: Bosnia and the Failure of the West; A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis; At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Intervention; The Reproach of Hunger: Food,...

   Yaryna Chornohuz is a Ukrainian poet who became a soldier to defend her homeland. She is a paramedic and a reconnaissance scout who went to the frontline before Russia’s full scale invasion. Before her military experience, she was an activist organizing protests in support of the Ukrainian language...

   What does it mean to live in Ukraine for over a decade, report on Ukraine’s revolution, the annexation of Crimea, and both episodes of Russia’s war against Ukraine What does it mean to be a foreign reporter in Ukraine, and yet have a deep personal connection with the country This episode is a...

   Ukraine’s counteroffensive remains underway, with Ukraine’s armed forces liberating several villages in the East and in the South. Ukraine is also blowing up more arms depots located in Crimea and in the Russian rear. Meanwhile, Russia has continued bombing peaceful Ukrainian cities, with a...

   What role can science play in Ukraine’s victory and recovery What problems has Ukrainian science faced over the past decades, and how can they be overcome What are the central science and technology needs on the frontline Could these needs serve as a boost to Ukraine’s future technological...

   Russia withdraws from the grain deal and puts global food security at risk. At the same time, it started regular shelling of the Ukrainian port cities, including Ukrainian grain depositories. This is our weekly overview of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the...

   The NATO Summit in Vilnius: was it a complete disappointment for Ukraine, or was there a bright side While experts are analyzing the results, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are gradually moving forward using changed tactics. Russia continues violating international law by terrorizing Ukrainian...

   Russian propaganda is one of the foundations of this war. Are Russian narratives still widespread in the world today What are the most toxic ones Volodymyr Yermolenko, the chief editor of UkraineWorld.org, speaks to Nina Kuryata, a Ukrainian journalist and former chief editor of the Ukrainian...

   What is fascism Why does the fascist danger exist today, even within democratic states Is Russia fascist Jason Stanely, American philosopher and author of books including How Fascism Works, How Propaganda Works, is the guest of this episode of Thinking in Dark Times, a podcast series by...

   This episode is about Victoria Amelina, a Ukrainian writer, and our friend, killed by a Russian missile. Victoria Amelina, a Ukrainian writer and human rights activist, passed away on July st, after she was severely injured by a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk, Eastern part of Ukraine,...

   As the world marks the th day of Russia’s full scale invasion, the Kremlin continues shelling Ukraine’s peaceful cities, while Ukraine awaits strategic decisions from the upcoming NATO summit This is our weekly overview of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the...

   The failed mutiny by the PMC Wagner and its leader Prigozhin exposed flaws in Russian leadership. Despite internal problems, Russia continues to jeopardize the safety of Zaporizhzhia NPP. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Army continues to liberate its land, and its international allies stand shoulder to...

   What are the consequences of the Wagner revolt against the Kremlin Will it weaken Putin’s power What is the future of Russian criminal paramilitary groups like Wagner Listen to our Twitter space with Petro Burkovskyi and Maria Zolkina, analysts at the Ilko Kocheriv Democratic Initiatives...

   Mykola, the acting head of Nechvolodivka, a village near Kupyansk in Kharkiv Oblast, was twice kidnapped and tortured by the Russian occupiers. We went to his village and spoke to him and his family. In this episode, we tell you the story of him and his family’s story and try to look at the...

   While Ukraine is gradually moving forward in its counteroffensive, Russia keeps attacking Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles almost every night, and is blackmailing the whole world with the threat of a nuclear disaster. Even though the war rages on, Ukraine is already planning reconstruction...

   Another Rammstein meeting delivers on further support to Ukraine while the latter achieves its first successes in the counteroffensive. In the meantime, a delegation of African leaders embarks on a peacemaking tour to Ukraine and Russia. This is our weekly overview of key events and trends in and...

   Every war is different, yet they share a lot of similarities. Bosnia, Syria, Iraq, Chechnya, Ukraine how can these wars be compared What are the patterns of Russian actions in Chechnya and Syria which are being repeated in Ukraine Why should we talk about evil Volodymyr Yermolenko, a...

   On June th, Russia blew up the Kakhovka dam, causing a massive environmental catastrophe in southern Ukraine. The impact of this ecocide will last for decades. In this episode, we discuss the causes of this crime, and its consequences for Ukraine’s people, ecosystems, economy, and war effort. ...

   In , Ukraine gave up the nuclear weapons it had inherited from the Soviet Union. It was invited to sign the Budapest Memorandum with Russia, the UK, and the US, which was supposed to give Ukraine security assurances. Russia broke these assurances first in , and then in , by invading and...

   On June th Russia blew up the dam of the Kakhovka hydropower plant in Southern Ukraine. This act of geopolitical terrorism and ecocide produces a major environmental disaster for decades to come. It also puts the Zaporizzhia nuclear power plant the biggest NPP in Europe at a significant risk. We...

   Russia’s daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities; a drone attack on Moscow; Ukraine’s efforts to create a coalition to deliver Patriot air defense systems; China’s peace diplomacy in Europe; the US new aid package to Ukraine; another raid by the Russian Volunteer Corps in Belgorod; and the creation...

   Why is Ukraine important to the Jewish world Which figures and elements of Jewish religious history and culture are linked to Ukraine How can we look at Ukrainian and Jewish history in a way that treats tragedies with justice but also discovers parallels and interconnections Volodymyr...

   A conversation about the Ukrainian experience during the war, Russian fascism, the future of this war, and Ukrainian security. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, was a guest on Ukraine Calling, a podcast by Hromadske Radio, a Ukrainian independent radio broadcaster. Host...