‘Poland, like Ukraine, sees Russia as the main threat.’
‘Both Ukrainian and Central European cinema often tell local stories — and that’s precisely where their value lies.’
Attacks continue on Russian railway infrastructure in southern Russia — traction substations, depots, fuel storage facilities for diesel locomotives, and repair facilities for rolling stock.
‘There is a strong demand for Europe to take more responsibility and for the US not to abandon Europe and Ukraine during this difficult period.’
‘At the state level, there is currently no team that understands what to do with the education sector in the long term. Everyone is just putting out fires.’
The new US administration appears to have reached the same conclusion as the previous one: Russian gains in Ukraine destabilise Europe and run counter to the national interests of the United States.
5 August marks five years since Kyrylo Budanov was appointed Head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
The strategic partnership between Ukraine, Turkey, and Azerbaijan remains in place — it provides a foundation on which we can continue to develop our relations.
The best guarantee of Ukraine’s future security will be the state’s financial, military and institutional capacity to respond effectively to the Russian threat. But for that to happen, the rent of corruption must be minimised.
Governments, courts and families must assess each case individually to determine what decision will be in the best interests of the children themselves.
As of July, 3,202 children had been returned to Ukraine following evacuation. A further 1,609 orphans remain abroad, with European guardians protesting against their return ‘to a warzone’.
As of July, 3,202 children had been returned to Ukraine from evacuation. A further 1,609 orphans remain abroad, says Petro Dobromilskyy, head of the State Child Protection Service.
The Russians may increase and reduce the cost of producing the new UAVs by the end of the year — and we will need more MANPADS and air defence systems to counter them.
1 August has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv: 15 people were killed and another 135 injured in the Russian attack.