Long-reads

"The age of the peace dividend is over. 2024 must mark an inflexion point. For Ukraine, this will be a year when the fate of their nation may be decided." 

The reforms related to the EU and NATO accession would be a major challenge in the best of times. Yet, to return to the wisdom of Winston Churchill, whose words I echoed in the beginning: "If you are going through hell, keep going".

In recent weeks, representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, including the President, regularly talk about the prospects of confiscating Russian assets and urge allies to make such decisions.

Up to now, Ukraine's partners have turned a blind eye to democracy issues. That silence is likely to end in 2024. Public debates on this matter have already been scheduled in Europe...

In July, when Michel steps down from his position, Hungary will be presiding in the European Council. The "appointment" of Orbán does not even require a vote by the other member states.

Podczas pełnienia funkcji szefa Rady Europejskiej Donald Tusk latał z wojskowymi na wschodnią Ukrainę i promował przystąpienie Ukrainy do UE. Ale teraz jego bezczynność jako polskiego premiera podważa przyszłość Ukrainy.

Poland’s full-scale trade war against Ukraine is ongoing and is worsening. Week after week, Poland is killing Ukraine’s European future...

Joining the EU, however frustrating the process may seem at times, is worth it...

Budapest is resuming and intensifying its campaign to demonise Ukraine. One of its tools is expected to be a "referendum" in Hungary.

Ahead of the European Council meeting on 14-15 December, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke about four key decisions to be made by the European Union on Ukraine.

The EU summit in Brussels was undoubtedly humiliating for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He had to endure mocking comments and even advice from his counterparts to "keep his mouth shut".

There are international court aims to address and prosecute those responsible for the crime of aggression against Ukraine unchallenged by head of state immunity. The need for such a tribunal or court arises from the severity of Russia's actions against Ukraine.

"...in this case, We would not return to Europe of 2021. We would, instead, fall back to a state of permanent insecurity..."

One day Ukraine will become a member of the European Union because of the determination, reforms and choices made by the Ukrainian people.

Putin still believes the West, distracted by events elsewhere, will tire of his illegal war. He is wrong.

"Joining NATO incrementally has significant support among Ukrainians if achieving a complete victory is currently impossible."

Russia has demonstrated that it is prepared to destroy the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), regardless of whether other states accede to its demands.

The scheme that could make it happen is a genuine diplomatic victory for Ukraine...