10:41, 21 Jan
Valery Dubil: Kyiv is home to around 500,000 internally displaced persons, most of whom are in need of assistance.
Since 2014, 185,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions have relocated to the capital. With the onset of the full-scale invasion, over 300,000 more Ukrainians from Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions were forced to leave their homes due to hostile actions and move to Kyiv. The most pressing issue for IDPs has always been and continues to be housing.
10:41, 21 Jan
Iran and Russia have signed a strategic partnership agreement. An expert discusses how Trump is likely to respond to this development.
Military expert Alexander Musienko stated that Trump will not negotiate with Putin due to his ties with Iran. Instead, he plans to collaborate with China, which effectively sidelines Putin.
10:41, 21 Jan
Yevgeny Karas spoke about whether Ukrainians can expect a truce in the war with Russia: "No one knows anything for sure."
Military expert Yevgeny Karas explained that discussions about a ceasefire could mislead many at this time. In reality, all geopolitical players are uncertain about their next steps, but we must continue to prepare the Armed Forces of Ukraine for combat.
10:41, 21 Jan
Europe is currently divided on this issue, says Ruslan Bortnik regarding the methods to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnik discussed which European countries are prepared to compensate for any reduction in U.S. aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia and could realistically deploy their troops to the region.
10:41, 21 Jan
Mikhail Sheitelman revealed who might pressure Orban to extend sanctions against Russia: the EU, the King of Belgium, or Trump.
Political technologist Mikhail Sheitelman discussed the risks associated with Hungary's veto on extending sanctions against Russia and suggested ways to exert pressure on Orbán to prevent a potential disaster for Ukraine.
10:41, 21 Jan
A soldier revealed whether the Ukrainian army has lost its Soviet influence over the years of war: "They are replicating this system."
Military personnel Evgeny Karas shared that while the capabilities of the Ukrainian army are indeed improving, there remains a concern regarding certain Soviet-era remnants and politicians who are attempting to capitalize on the current situation.
10:41, 21 Jan
General Arthur Gorbenko: Today, a prominent defender of Kharkiv region will be tried in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, January 21, the Pechersk District Court in Kyiv will commence judicial proceedings involving Lieutenant General Arthur Gorbenko. This event has sparked significant public interest, as it concerns not only an individual with exceptional military experience but also one of the heroes of the defense of Kharkiv region.
10:42, 20 Jan
An assessment of damaged homes is underway: Andrei Vitrenko discusses the restoration of the Shevchenkivskyi district following the missile strike.
Andrei Vitrenko provided information about the recovery process in Kyiv following the missile strike and the assessment of damaged buildings.
09:35, 19 Jan
Nikolai Tomenko stated that Russia, alongside Ukrainian officials, is waging a battle against Ukraine's history.
Nikolai Tomenko shares this on his Facebook page. Below, we present the author's words without any comments. It's important to note that the expert's opinion may not align with the editorial stance. However, we cannot restrict an individual from expressing their viewpoint.
09:35, 19 Jan
Yulia Tymoshenko: Hundreds of laws undermining Ukraine's national interests have been passed during the war.
The "Fatherland" party in parliament employed all legal means to obstruct the mono-majority and their allies from passing unconstitutional laws that threaten Ukraine's sovereignty.
09:35, 19 Jan
Yulia Tymoshenko criticized the government elite: "We face two wars: an enemy seizing our land and international corporations threatening our sovereignty."
The sale of natural resources and strategic assets, including minerals and forestry, as well as state monopolies and government institutions, is underway. Next on the agenda is the distribution of Ukrainian citizenship to anyone interested, along with a draft for young men starting at 18 years old.
10:42, 18 Jan
Oleg Sarkits revealed the cost for Trump to purchase Greenland from Denmark.
International trade expert Oleg Sarkits explained that Greenland is important to Trump for three reasons: ensuring security, resource extraction, and boosting the United States' ratings.
10:42, 18 Jan
According to Alexander Musienko, the French and British are considering a landing operation in Odessa.
Military expert Alexander Musienko reported that French troops have even conducted exercises to prepare for a potential Russian offensive in Ukraine, indicating that Macron's ideas are gradually being put into action.
10:41, 18 Jan
Decline ahead: South Korea or a Thai resort? An expert outlines potential future scenarios for Ukraine.
Financial expert Alexey Kusch explained that the future direction of Ukraine's development is currently being determined, and it is crucial to establish clear geopolitical and geo-economic alliances.
10:41, 18 Jan
Vadim Karasev clarified the issue with the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine: "It should be a lasting peace."
Political analyst Vadim Karasev explained that the proposal to send peacekeepers to Ukraine suggests the possibility of renewed conflict. He emphasized that such an agreement is undesirable, as it would lead to everyone leaving the region.
10:41, 18 Jan
The State Eco-Inspection responded to the foresters' explanation regarding the questionable tree felling: "Such actions are a direct violation."
This is mentioned in a report from the State Environmental Inspection of the Capital District.
10:42, 17 Jan
Yuri Vanetik discussed how Trump's first presidential term will differ from his current one.
In his blog, Yuri Vanetik, an attorney, political strategist, board member of the international human rights agency West Support, and senior research fellow at Claremont Lincoln University (California, USA), shares his insights on this matter.
10:42, 17 Jan
"We will be in serious competition with Russia," an expert shared, discussing Trump's current stance.
Military expert Alexander Musienko stated that the outcome will now depend on Trump's stance and how effectively Ukraine can persuade him to jointly counter Putin's Russia.
10:42, 17 Jan
Mikhail Kuzakon on forced mobilization: "There are plenty of people willing to peel potatoes."
Ukrainian Armed Forces volunteer Mikhail Kuzakon stated that the mobilization process resembles the "finest" traditions of the USSR, but it is ineffective. As a result, individuals who are neither mentally nor physically prepared end up on the front lines.
10:42, 17 Jan
Espresso offered money for removing an article about World War II mine procurement from the site, but the editorial team declined the offer.
Sergey Zhurts' blog post on the Espresso website regarding a multi-million dollar contract for the purchase of outdated weapons has sparked attempts to exert financial pressure on the editorial team.
10:42, 17 Jan
Indexing will now result in a reduced pension, according to Ekaterina Kotenko.
Journalist Ekaterina Kotenko discussed the challenges related to pension indexing and explained whether the new E-Points system can resolve the issue to prevent reductions in benefits.
10:42, 17 Jan
The fate of the Russian-Ukrainian war is being determined on the eastern front, according to Oleg Starikov.
Military expert Oleg Starikov explained that following the events in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk, it is clear that Russia's primary objective is the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration, which the enemy aims to approach from all directions.
10:42, 17 Jan
Ruslan Bortnik discussed whether Kit Kellogg can end the war in just 100 days.
Political analyst Ruslan Bortnik explained why Kit Kellogg chose the 100 days following Trump's inauguration as a potential timeframe for negotiating a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
09:35, 17 Jan
Nikolai Tomenko revealed a secret master plan aimed at the destruction of historic Kyiv, Ukraine.
Nikolai Tomenko shares his thoughts on this matter on his Facebook page. Below, we present the author's words without any commentary. It's important to note that the expert's opinion may not align with the editorial stance. However, we cannot prevent individuals from expressing their views.
10:42, 16 Jan
During the opening of the Human Rights Protection Center in Zhytomyr, officials discussed collaboration to ensure citizens' right to a clean environment.
On January 14, during the events marking the launch of Ukraine's first regional Human Rights Protection Center in Zhytomyr, Acting Head of the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine, Igor Zubovych, held several significant meetings.
10:41, 16 Jan
It's crucial to contain Russia from the northern latitudes, which is why Greenland is significant, says Alexander Musienko regarding Trump's intentions.
Military expert Alexander Musienko explained that Greenland is strategically important to the United States for containing Russia from the northern latitudes. He suggested that Trump might consider purchasing it, similar to how Americans once acquired Alaska.
10:41, 16 Jan
Vadim Karasev on Trump: A sharp decline in Ukraine must be avoided, as well as any setbacks.
Political analyst Vadim Karasev explained that Trump does not wish to prolong the Russia-Ukraine war indefinitely, but he cannot allow Ukraine to lose, nor can the United States become directly involved.
10:41, 16 Jan
"Draft dodgers catch draft dodgers": a military official stated that civil servants should also be sent to the front lines.
Military official Svyatoslav Dubina stated that it was the ordinary Ukrainian citizens who saved the country from the Russian invasion and potential capitulation in 2022, while the authorities failed to fulfill their responsibilities completely.
10:41, 16 Jan
Mikhail Sheitelman discussed whether Russian language textbooks can shield Europe from Russia's influence.
Political technologist Mikhail Sheitelman stated that Europe needs to allocate more funds for defense, as the current resources are insufficient to defeat Russia, and there’s no way to escape to a New Zealand scenario.
10:41, 16 Jan
Eduard Doks discussed whether Ukraine can coexist with the constant threat of war, similar to Israel.
Israeli journalist Eduard Doks shared insights on how Israelis have adapted to living with the constant awareness that a new war could erupt at any moment. He also pondered whether Ukrainians could learn from this experience.