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Ukraine
April 24, 2019

Zelenskiy’s populism 2.0. What it means for Ukraine

The political plan of President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy is largely unknown. Will his presidency be as unique as his rise to power?
Ukraine
April 19, 2019

Ukraine's Election 2019: LIVE Updates (second round)

The first round of Ukraine's Presidential elections took place on 31 March, while the second round is set for 21 April. This article is your go-to place for all...
Ukraine
April 8, 2019

What Ukraine's presidential candidates say about human rights?

Ukrainians voted for a new President on 31 March. Ahead of the second round on 21 April, we analyse the programs of the top-5 candidates that people supported to...
Ukraine
April 3, 2019

What Does Comedian’s Big Win Mean for Ukraine?

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy won the 1st round of Ukraine’s presidential election and has a strong chance of winning the run-off on April 21. We analyse what his...
Ukraine
March 27, 2019

From “pro-Russian” to “pro-European”: The Evolution of Ukraine’s Core Candidates Programs in the past 20 years (1999-2019)

UkraineWorld looks into changes in the agendas of Ukrainian presidential elections over the last 20 years.
Ukraine
March 21, 2019

10 Things To Know 10 Days Before The Elections

The first round of Ukraine’s presidential elections will take place in 10 days time. We have prepared a “survival guide” for you: here are 10 key things to know...
Ukraine
March 19, 2019

Women as Presidential Candidates: Who Are They, and Why Are They Silent about Women's Rights?

Ukraine's Central Election Commission registered 44 candidates and only 4 of them are women. This has been the largest number of women candidates for presidential...
Ukraine
March 15, 2019

Understanding Ukrainian history: interview with Yaroslav Hrytsak

Ukraine's history from Medieval Rus' to 20th century: interview with Yaroslav Hrytsak, one of the most known and most quoted Ukrainian historians.
Ukraine
March 14, 2019

Europe’s Donbas: How Western Capital Industrialized Eastern Ukraine

Russian aggression in Donbas in 2014 drew Europe's attention to this forgotten region. We would like to remind you, however, that the industrial potential of Donbas...
Ukraine
March 13, 2019

Why Are Cossacks Key to Understanding the Ukrainian Nation?

The Ukrainian Cossack has come to symbolize Ukraine’s ethnic image, much like the medieval knight of Western Europe or the Samurai of Japan. In fact, only a minority...