Eastern Europe

Borrell on Ukraine and EU Security

“Hybrid threats and power politics” are destabilising Ukraine and the European Union, according to Josep Borrell, leader of the European External …
Padraig Purcell

Lublin Triangle Summit Held in Ukraine

A summit of the leaders of the Lublin Triangle – the presidents of Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania – took place on Dec.20, at the Syniohora residence in …
Bohdan Nahaylo

Ukraine and Diaspora Increasingly Finding a Common Voice

After a novel virtual meeting between the President of Ukraine and representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora on Dec. 18, here is what both sides …
Bohdan Nahaylo

Periscope

Last week was an amazing one for both Ukraine and the West; indeed, for international relations generally. The atmosphere was fraught with tension, …
Bohdan Nahaylo

Ukrainian Diplomacy in 2021 – Challenges and Achievements

“It has been a year of great threats and great achievements” said Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister in a message on Dec. 17.  Kuleba praised …
Padraig Purcell

NATO, Ukraine, Russia – the Latest

President Zelensky visited NATO HQ in Brussels on Dec. 16. The alliance issued public statements regarding Ukraine and the situation on its …
Padraig Purcell

Gifts that Cost Nothing and Enhance Life!

On Dec.19 every year Saint Nicholas Day (Sviatoho Mykolaia) is celebrated in Ukraine and in the global Ukrainian Diaspora. Gifts are given especially …
Padraig Purcell

Part 2: Forget Santa, it’s Omicron That’s Coming to Town – and Ukraine’s Not Ready.

Part 1 The Government Fights Back The Ukrainian government is well aware and has adopted a ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to go alongside its public …
Lee Reaney

Ukrainian Orthodox Church Celebrates 3 Years of Unity

“We, Ukrainians, are well aware of the price of independence – or rather, its pricelessness – and therefore treat it with special reverence.” said …
Padraig Purcell

OPINION: Harnessing the Potential of Human Mobility in Ukraine

On Dec. 18, we celebrate International Migrants Day. This year also marks the 70th Anniversary of the International Organization for Migration and the …
Anh Nguyen

Notes From a Working Trip to Germany: What to Expect From the New Coalition

With the new government in place, a political coalition formed, and the latest news that previous chancellor Angela Merkel might block a military …
Hanna Shelest

Report on Latest Naftogaz Mission to Washington and the Nord Stream 2 Issue

The massing of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine has several purposes. Without diminishing the possible risks of further invasion, one should …
Svitlana Zalishchuk

Forget Santa, it’s Omicron That’s Coming to Town – and Ukraine’s Not Ready

With Ukrainians from across the country coming together this month to celebrate during the holiday season, the blend of Omicron and vaccine hesitancy …
Lee Reaney

Ukraine and Russia Top New German Government’s Initial Concerns

During its first days in office, the new German government coalition has immediately had to face up to the challenges posed by an aggressive Russia …
Bohdan Nahaylo

Deterrence and Diplomacy to Defend Ukraine

As Ukraine, the G7, EU, NATO, and the U.S. discuss and coordinate measures to deter Russia from further invading Ukraine, leaders are focusing upon …
Padraig Purcell

Soviet Cold War Operations against RFE/RL Ukrainian Service – Part 2

In my previous article, I wrote about an agent named NIKOLAJ, who was sent to Munich on an intelligence mission against the Ukrainian Section of Radio …
Richard H. Cummings

Russia Accuses Accredited Ukrainian Journalist of Extremism

The Russian authorities have accused the Moscow-based Ukrainian journalist Roman Tsymbaliuk of “extremism.” The UNIAN correspondent is currently the …
Daryna Kolomiiets

Zelensky Tells Italians: “Ukrainians Will Never Give Up their Freedom”

“Russia threatens Ukraine to blackmail the West,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview for the Italian “La Repubblica” that was posted on …
Padraig Purcell
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