It’s ‘Ukraine,’ not ‘the Ukraine’ – here’s why

For most of the 20th century, English speakers referred to “the Ukraine,” following Soviet practice. That’s not the case now. Ukraine’s official name in English does...

Ukrainian academics face exile, harassment and censorship in ongoing war

Protests at universities and statements from the International Science Council denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine point to the beginning of a massive refugee crisis — and...

Fighting for Ukraine: the role foreign volunteers can play in wartime

Shortly after the Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited volunteers from around the world to come and help defend Ukraine. Some 3,000 US citizens have...

Ukraine: how negotiations could stop the war and what needs to happen first

After two weeks of war in Ukraine, the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region and the persistent risk of wider escalation make a rapidly negotiated end...

Putin, Zelenskyy and Biden all have unique leadership styles

Why Ukraine and NATO shouldn’t rush to dismiss Vladimir Putin’s latest peace terms

There has been little positive to report regarding the war in Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of the country, but Vladimir Putin’s latest offering...

Many Ukrainians face a future of lasting psychological wounds from the Russian invasion

“Polina came to our bedroom awakened by the sound of explosions. I didn’t know and still don’t know what to tell her. Her eyes today are...

The ICC is investigating war crimes in Ukraine – could Putin be indicted?

The International Criminal Court has now launched an investigation into actions in Ukraine at the request of 39 countries. This is an important step in the...

Ukraine is recruiting an ‘IT army’ of cyber warriors. Here’s how Australia could make it legal to join

In response to the Russian cyber attacks that have accompanied its invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has begun recruiting what it calls an “IT army”....

Western sanctions on Russia are like declaring war: Putin

MOSCOW – The West’s imposing sanctions on Moscow is like a declaration of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. Speaking at a meeting with women...