Tag: Ukraine

Finland’s Quiet Revolution: Sending a Powerful Message to Ukraine, Russia, and the West

Written by Irakli Gagua on March 6, 2025. Posted in War. No Comments on Finland’s Quiet Revolution: Sending a Powerful Message to Ukraine, Russia, and the West

For three years, Ukraine has waged a relentless defense against Russia’s invasion, a struggle marked by resilience and sacrifice. But now, a new and unexpected front is opening, spearheaded by a nation that has long prided itself on neutrality: Finland. Sharing an 800-mile border with Russia, Finland’s recent surge in military aid to Ukraine has sent shockwaves through both Moscow and Washington, signaling a profound shift in European security dynamics.

France Proposes European Nuclear Umbrella Amid Rising Threats and U.S. Uncertainty

Written by Irakli Gagua on March 5, 2025. Posted in Politics, World. 6 Comments on France Proposes European Nuclear Umbrella Amid Rising Threats and U.S. Uncertainty

PARIS, March 5 — French President Emmanuel Macron announced a seismic shift in European defense strategy on Wednesday, declaring France’s willingness to extend its nuclear deterrent to protect EU allies during a televised address. The move comes as Europe grapples with escalating Russian aggression, faltering U.S. commitments, and urgent calls for continental self-reliance.

U.S. Halts Aid to Ukraine: Decoding Trump’s Strategic Shift and Kyiv’s Precarious Future

Written by Irakli Gagua on March 4, 2025. Posted in Politics, United States. 6 Comments on U.S. Halts Aid to Ukraine: Decoding Trump’s Strategic Shift and Kyiv’s Precarious Future

IntroductionIn a move that sent shockwaves through global diplomacy, the United States has suspended all pending military aid to Ukraine, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The decision, framed by the Trump administration as a “temporary pause,” is widely interpreted as a strategic realignment with far-reaching consequences. Political analyst Andrei Illarionov dissects the motivations behind this shift, tracing it to President Trump’s worldview, U.S. fiscal pressures, and the pervasive influence of Russian disinformation.

European Leaders Gather in London to Discuss the Ukraine Crisis Amidst Trump’s Contested Stance

Written by Irakli Gagua on March 2, 2025. Posted in Politics, EU, UK, World. 1 Comment on European Leaders Gather in London to Discuss the Ukraine Crisis Amidst Trump’s Contested Stance

On March 2, 2025, a pivotal summit of European leaders, titled “Securing Our Future,” took place at Lancaster House in London. The summit focused on European security and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, bringing together leaders from across Europe and beyond to discuss strategies for peace and stability. The meeting was attended by the heads of government of the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy, and Poland, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Also present at the summit...

Trump’s ‘epic fail’ in Ukraine: three fundamental errors of strategy

Written by Irakli Gagua on March 1, 2025. Posted in United States, Politics. 1 Comment on Trump’s ‘epic fail’ in Ukraine: three fundamental errors of strategy

On March 1, 2024, political scientist Andrei Larionov deconstructed what he called former U.S. President Donald Trump’s “epic failure” during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Broadcast from the Oval Office, the event was supposed to demonstrate progress in ending the Russia – Ukraine war. Instead, Larionov argues, it revealed a deeply flawed strategy based on three key misunderstandings about the nature of the conflict.

Zelenskiy Invites Musk to Visit Ukraine

Written by Borena Kuliashvili on December 1, 2022. Posted in Multimedia. No Comments on Zelenskiy Invites Musk to Visit Ukraine

Elon Musk, a businessman, revealed a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in October. The Ukrainian president disapproves of the proposal and thinks that Musk, the owner of Twitter, may be under pressure.

How has the war affected the ecology in Ukraine?

Written by Borena Kuliashvili on November 5, 2022. Posted in Our Climate, Human & Health. No Comments on How has the war affected the ecology in Ukraine?

According to a recent analysis, Russia’s war in Ukraine has “immediate and longer-term consequences on human health,” as well as “widespread and severe damage” to the environment.

Russian war effort in Ukraine suffers setback after attack on Crimean bridge deals

Written by Giorgi Babunashvili on October 9, 2022. Posted in War, Politics. No Comments on Russian war effort in Ukraine suffers setback after attack on Crimean bridge deals

Russia’s capacity to conduct war in southern Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces have been waging an increasingly successful counteroffensive, might be hampered by any obstruction to commerce on the bridge.

A bridge of cultures

Written by Borena Kuliashvili on October 8, 2022. Posted in Books, Art & Culture. No Comments on A bridge of cultures

Writing from Ukraine that focuses on the current wars According to Dralyuk, Lyuba Yakimchuk is one of the country’s most important modern poets – “was a refugee from Donbas, from the war zone, and she has written very movingly about that experience”. Her 2016 poem Crow, Wheels highlights the apparent never-ending escalation of conflict: “When the city was destroyed, / they started fighting over the cemetery.”