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Analysis
June 26, 2026
Can Belarus Afford to Remain Russia's Compliant Partner?

Can Belarus Afford to Remain Russia's Compliant Partner?

As Ukraine gains leverage, Minsk faces difficult choices about its role in Russia's war.
Analysis
June 18, 2026
Not Collateral Damage: Russia's War on Ukraine's Culture Escalates

Not Collateral Damage: Russia's War on Ukraine's Culture Escalates

From the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to museums and film archives, Russian strikes expose a systematic assault on Ukraine's heritage and identity.
Analysis
June 11, 2026
Crimea: How Ukraine Dismantles Russia's Myth of Invincibility

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.
Analysis
June 5, 2026
Kakhovka: Inside Russia's Massive Ecocide in the War Against Ukraine

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

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.
Analysis
May 25, 2026
The Bees and the Bear: How Ukraine is Turning Russia’s Greatest Strengths into Weaknesses

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

Chornobyl, Beyond the Sarcophagus: Lesser-Known Stories and Lasting Risks

Exploring Prypiat, Duga and other landmarks of the Exclusion Zone and forces threatening them.
Analysis
May 14, 2026
Ukraine Creates a New Geography of War

Ukraine Creates a New Geography of War

Spring 2026 marks a significant expansion of Ukraine's long-range campaign into Russian territory.
Analysis
May 4, 2026
What Role Has Decentralization Played in Ukraine’s Resilience?

What Role Has Decentralization Played in Ukraine’s Resilience?

The war has not stopped decentralization; instead, it has pushed it into a "networked" phase.
Analysis
May 1, 2026
How Ukraine Is Turning Russia's Distance Into Vulnerability

How Ukraine Is Turning Russia's Distance Into Vulnerability

Ukraine is changing how modern warfare works, despite asymmetry in budgets and resources.
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