The article examines why Ukraine refuses to give up Donbas despite pressure during peace talks. Analyses US stance, Russian demands, front-line realities, and internal risks.
Analysis of Ukraine’s changing attitude toward Belarus, engagement with the opposition, and the regional geopolitical context.
Vitaly Portnikov analyses the United States’ persistent demand for Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Donbas, the motives of Russia, and implications for Ukraine.
President Zelensky announces new date for trilateral talks with Russia and the US on ending the war. US mediation prospects discussed.
Russia faces escalating challenges: massive shelling in Belgorod, blackouts in Murmansk, and rising prices. How does the war affect daily Russian life?
Analysis of the factors behind US debt strain, economic consequences, and key refinancing challenges facing American bonds.
A candid conversation with Vitaliy Portnikov about Ukraine’s fate, modern society, journalism, Russian war and identity.
Thorough analysis of leaders’ speeches in Davos, comparing Ukraine and Canada’s experiences, critique of Kyiv’s rhetoric, and assessment of strategic errors.
Analysis of key developments in peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, Kremlin’s new approaches, and changing negotiation dynamics.
