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Enduring anti-corruption: what requirements will be at the centre of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations?

The European Commission has applied a specific approach to anti-corruption in its dealings with Ukraine. The EU is requiring Ukraine to integrate anti-corruption initiatives into all negotiating chapters.

15 January 2025, 15:50

Ambassador Herbst: "Russians believe Trump can impose peace on Ukraine in favour of Putin"

15 January 2025, 13:59 — Alina Frolova

Poland's turn to lead: Tusk's challenge to Germany and the future of Ukraine in the EU

The history of Europe is being played out today in Central and Eastern Europe, as the war in Ukraine will largely determine the future of the continent and its integration...

14 January 2025, 14:24

A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions. Kushtrim Hoxha: "Three Attempts to Improve Daily Life"

13 January 2025, 04:16

Three lessons from the war with Russia: why Europe needs a defense production act

While it is too early to draw all the relevant lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, some are readily apparent. Ignoring them will leave Europe vulnerable for years to come.

9 January 2025, 14:08

Kremlin’s hybrid strategy in Transnistria: Moldova’s crisis, Ukraine’s chance, and threat to EU integration

Putin guarantees one of Moldova's pro-Russian politicians the status of 'Savior of Transnistria'... It might result in halting Ukraine's progress towards EU accession...

7 January 2025, 22:13

Funds for reconstruction or war? What Ukraine must do to successfully confiscate Russian assets

The current Ukrainian government must address: what is the specific plan for utilizing Russian assets after their confiscation?

7 January 2025, 12:55

Sanctions strategy 2025: how the EU plans to intensify pressure on Russia

It's just time for the EU to stop trying to sit on two chairs and take some final sanctions steps.

2 January 2025, 19:23

A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions. Sharon Washington: "My Tara"

30 December 2024, 05:35

New year, new weapons: What does 2025 hold for the Ukrainian defence industry?

Ukrainian arms manufacturers have the potential to scale up production significantly. But what will it take to make this potential a reality?

27 December 2024, 10:08 — Bohdan Miroshnychenko

Long-distance relationship: is Ukraine ready for remote voting?

So far, no one has asked Ukrainians in any detail about whether they are ready to recognise the legitimacy of remote voting and, if so, who should be entitled to vote remotely. Ukrainska Pravda turned to sociologists for help, and we can now present the results of a survey on this topic for the first time.

26 December 2024, 05:30 — Roman Romaniuk

Peacekeepers in Ukraine and a tough stance on NATO: Zelenskyy's Brussels talks in detail

Ukraine's NATO accession remains on the table at Kyiv's insistence, but the media has shifted its attention to discussions about a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine...

24 December 2024, 18:49

Taras Chmut: We have chaos in the military command

In this new interview with Ukrainska Pravda, Taras Chmut, head of the Come Back Alive Foundation, explains why Russia is able to mount such active offensives. He assesses the threats to Ukrainian cities and talks about the fear military officers have of telling their superiors the truth. Chmut criticises NATO countries, warns of the dangers of a frozen conflict, and suggests that next year could see the start of negotiations to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.

24 December 2024, 05:30 — Roman Kravets

Blinding the Russians' eyes in the skies: how the Ukrainian army mastered the art of downing Russian spy drones

23 December 2024, 05:30 — Olha Kyrylenko

Strength in courage: Ukrainska Pravda announces the winners of its annual awards

On 18 December, Ukrainska Pravda presented its annual awards for the fifth time, with some of the winners, sadly, being recognised posthumously. Here we introduce the recipients of this year's awards.

19 December 2024, 21:39 — Ukrainska Pravda

"Hell" for the Russians. How Ukraine was creating a super-drone and ended up with a cruise missile

Ukraine set out to narrow the gap with Russia in long-range weaponry by developing a next-level kamikaze drone. However, at one point, things took an unexpected turn and Ukraine ended up with a fully-fledged missile

17 December 2024, 10:26 — Bohdan Miroshnychenko

Finnish precedent: how Helsinki increases chances of getting compensation from Russia

The Finnish court's ruling will send a strong signal to companies engaged in arbitration disputes with Russia over compensation for damages caused by its aggression against Ukraine.

16 December 2024, 14:34

A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions. Jessica Hecht: "Flowering"

16 December 2024, 13:53

EU Advisory Mission: what has been done over 10 years in Ukraine

We have faced extraordinary challenges together in building the foundations for reform and adapting to the unprecedented wartime realities.

14 December 2024, 14:23

The real Zelenskyy, WhatsApp diplomacy and secrets of Ukrainian politics: memoirs of ex-EU ambassador

Details of interactions with President Zelenskyy and Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office, insights into how reforms were pushed through, and the role of WhatsApp in Ukrainian politics...

11 December 2024, 15:12

How and why Russia invests in fueling hatred between Poland and Ukraine

10 December 2024, 10:00 — Oleksandr Demchenko

The new Axis of Evil: how Russia's allies help in its war against Ukraine

10 December 2024, 05:30 — Bohdan Miroshnychenko, Yevhen Buderatskyi

Protecting the defenders: why Ukraine needs a military ombudsman and how it should function

The idea of a military ombudsman is not new and has already been successfully implemented in several countries. But what model would work for Ukraine?

6 December 2024, 13:51

NATO guarantees for Ukraine: how and why Kyiv changed its stance in relations with the Alliance

Ukraine's strategic goal – NATO membership – remains unchanged, but its tactics have been radically revised. Kyiv opposes bilateral guarantees from nuclear states...

5 December 2024, 14:09

Intimidation, torture, abduction of relatives: Russia's persecution of Ukrainian journalists in occupied areas

5 December 2024, 05:30

Conveyor belt of terror: how Russia uses double-tap strikes in Ukraine, as it did in Syria

3 December 2024, 05:30 — Yevhen Buderatskyi, Rustem Khalilov

A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions. Kathleen Chalfant: "Planting an Apple Tree"

2 December 2024, 15:59

"We need to be tough on Trump. That's what the world respects." An interview with the Czech foreign minister

Jan Lipavský: "If the West leaves Ukraine, dictating that it gives something to Russia, the feeling of betrayal will last not for years, but for decades..."

27 November 2024, 15:14

The war for Trump and the war against Trump. How Zelenskyy is preparing for a new reality

27 November 2024, 05:30 — Roman Romaniuk

Russia continues to ship oil directly to the EU despite sanctions, investigation finds

26 November 2024, 13:27 — Mykhailo Tkach

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, ex-Commander-in-Chief: "World war, it's already started"

Ukraine's former Commander-in-Chief and current Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke to two Ukrainska Pravda journalists on stage during the Ukrainska Pravda's annual UP100 awards ceremony on 20 November.

23 November 2024, 16:00 — Roman Kravets, Roman Romaniuk

"The West is preparing Ukraine for negotiations rather than victory." An interview with Jerzy Pomianowski

Pomianowski: "A scenario where Trump hands Ukraine over to Putin, I don't consider a serious one..."

22 November 2024, 19:54