Crimea: How Ukraine Dismantles Russia's Myth of Invincibility
Ukraine is transforming Crimea from a symbol of Russian power into one of its key vulnerabilities.
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Greece, Ukraine, Communism, War, Europe - with Christos Chomenidis
How do the experiences of communism in Greece and Ukraine differ, and what key similarities does Chomenidis identify between Greeks and Ukra...
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Why Defeat Has Often Been Russia's Most Effective Reformer. Part 1
From the Crimean War to Afghanistan, Russia's rare periods of reform have emerged from the shock of military failure.
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Kakhovka: Inside Russia's Massive Ecocide in the War Against Ukraine
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was not an isolated incident, but a pattern in which targeting civilian infrastructure is a method of Ru...
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Russia's Spring 2026 Offensive: A Lot of Bragging, Little Gain
Every spring, Russia promises momentum, but the front advances only a few kilometres at the cost of thousands of lives.
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Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
How many foreign soldiers are estimated to have fought for Ukraine, and why is it so difficult to get exact figures?
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“I Begged God for Rain So That My Husband Could Be Evacuated”: In Memory of Ivan Petriv “Hutsul”
The story of the wife of a fallen serviceman who is officially considered missing in action.
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The Bees and the Bear: How Ukraine is Turning Russia’s Greatest Strengths into Weaknesses
Ukraine is shaping the war so that Russia pays more, gains less, and loses soldiers and equipment.
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Mariupol: Inside Russia’s Massive War Crime - with James Verini
On March 16, 2022, the Russian army committed one of the gravest war crimes of its invasion of Ukraine — dropping air bombs on the Mariupol ...
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Analysis
June 11, 2026
Crimea: How Ukraine Dismantles Russia's Myth of Invincibility
Ukraine is transforming Crimea from a symbol of Russian power into one of its key vulnerabilities.
PODCAST
June 10, 2026
Greece, Ukraine, Communism, War, Europe - with Christos Chomenidis
How do the experiences of communism in Greece and Ukraine differ, and what key similarities does Chomenidis identify between Greeks and Ukrainians?
Basics
June 8, 2026
Why Defeat Has Often Been Russia's Most Effective Reformer. Part 1
From the Crimean War to Afghanistan, Russia's rare periods of reform have emerged from the shock of military failure.
Analysis
June 5, 2026
Kakhovka: Inside Russia's Massive Ecocide in the War Against Ukraine
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was not an isolated incident, but a pattern in which targeting civilian infrastructure is a method of Russia's warfare.
Analysis
May 29, 2026
Russia's Spring 2026 Offensive: A Lot of Bragging, Little Gain
Every spring, Russia promises momentum, but the front advances only a few kilometres at the cost of thousands of lives.
PODCAST
May 28, 2026
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
How many foreign soldiers are estimated to have fought for Ukraine, and why is it so difficult to get exact figures?
Stories
May 27, 2026
“I Begged God for Rain So That My Husband Could Be Evacuated”: In Memory of Ivan Petriv “Hutsul”
The story of the wife of a fallen serviceman who is officially considered missing in action.
Analysis
May 25, 2026
The Bees and the Bear: How Ukraine is Turning Russia’s Greatest Strengths into Weaknesses
Ukraine is shaping the war so that Russia pays more, gains less, and loses soldiers and equipment.
Analysis
May 22, 2026
Chornobyl, Beyond the Sarcophagus: Lesser-Known Stories and Lasting Risks
Exploring Prypiat, Duga and other landmarks of the Exclusion Zone and forces threatening them.
PODCAST
May 21, 2026
Mariupol: Inside Russia’s Massive War Crime - with James Verini
On March 16, 2022, the Russian army committed one of the gravest war crimes of its invasion of Ukraine — dropping air bombs on the Mariupol Drama Theatre.
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