Russia to Ukraine: ‘You want a Ceasefire and I Want You Dead’
The Kremlin’s propagandists are in a joyous mood as they anticipate US disengagement from the conflict.
By Julia Davis, for CEPA
As always, the most accurate assessment of the...
“Hurray! Vacation!”, or a survival guide in a candy box
For millions of students around the world, the end of May is a time of euphoria. White shirts, flowers for teachers, and that unique...
A sea of fire over Kiev and political shadow theater
While political bargaining continues in the safe capitals of Europe and election campaigns enter their decisive phases, the reality of war has once again...
The sound of an F-16 like a lullaby
This time, nothing reached Poland again. No missile violated NATO airspace, no stray drone fell on a meadow near a border village. For Western...
The body as a shield. From Tortiza in Georgia to Vasylkiv in Ukraine –...
On the night of Sunday, May 18, 2025, a tragedy unfolded in the Kyiv region, providing yet another bloody proof that the nature of...
Russia’s Misremembered Victory in Berlin
"A mixed crowd with competing messages appeared at the gargantuan Soviet Memorial in Berlin’s Treptower Park during World War II victory celebrations," writes Mykyta...
Stalin, Putin, and the Cult of Human Sacrifice
The Kremlin’s contempt for human life will be on full display in its May 9 victory celebrations, just as it is on the battlefields...
Putin Plays the Numbers Game for Victory Day
Putin’s obsession with World War II victory celebrations reveal a desperation to win international acceptance.
By Elena Davlikanova, for CEPA
Vladimir Putin had every reason to hope...
Switchback Ride: Rethinking Russia
Kremlin-minded westerners were quiet for years, but no longer.
By Edward Lucas, for CEPA
President Trump wants the United States to be friends with Russia. The details...
Russia: Erasing Ukraine’s Memory
The Kremlin demands control not just of Ukraine’s future, but also of its past.
By David Kirichenko, for CEPA
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was never just about...