Long-reads

"We Won't Return to Europe of 2021: This Would Be Europe of 1930s"
"...in this case, We would not return to Europe of 2021. We would, instead, fall back to a state of permanent insecurity..."
30 Years of EU's Diplomatic Presence in Ukraine: Reflection of the Past and a Look Ahead
One day Ukraine will become a member of the European Union because of the determination, reforms and choices made by the Ukrainian people.
UK Defence Secretary Applauds the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Ukrainian Armed Forces Day
Putin still believes the West, distracted by events elsewhere, will tire of his illegal war. He is wrong.
The Global Leaders and Countries Gaining and Losing Ukrainians' Trust: Change over a Year
"Joining NATO incrementally has significant support among Ukrainians if achieving a complete victory is currently impossible."
OSCE Meeting in North Macedonia Fails to Stand Up to Lavrov, Deepening Problems
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.
Road to NATO without Hungary’s Veto: Ukraine's Reform Plan Agreed with Alliance
The scheme that could make it happen is a genuine diplomatic victory for Ukraine...
Limiting Hungarian Pressure on Ukraine: Two Concessions Kyiv Should Reject on Its Way to EU
A draft amendment to Ukraine’s legislation on minorities crosses important red lines for Ukraine. However, there is still time for improvement...
"The World Was Not Ready to Support Ukraine": Interview with Ukraine’s First Foreign Minister after the Maidan
Andrii Deshchytsia: "The meeting with Lavrov took place – symbolically – in The Hague. He only agreed to speak one on one... I’ve never for one moment regretted calling Putin a dickhead."
Price of Blockade: Consequences of Protest on Ukrainian-Polish Border
Polish businesses are also suffering losses from the blockade of their border with Ukraine - and these losses may be proportionate to Ukraine’s.
EU Candidate Rating: Can Ukraine Catch Up with Western Balkans? Analysing EU Commission Report-2023
Ukraine’s speed does not give us much hope that accession negotiations will be completed within two years. Currently, Ukraine and Moldova are far behind all the other countries in EU negotiations.
Deputy PM in Charge of EU: Ukraine Is an Enlargement Leader. We’ll Do the Impossible during Accession Negotiations
Ukraine's progress towards EU membership cannot be evaluated based on how other countries are progressing. It has sometimes seemed as if the bar was continually being raised for us.
Yellow Light for Ukraine: EU Commission Decision on When EU Accession Negotiations Will Begin
Ukraine thus faces a situation where it is presented with a requirement that is not based on European standards and was not part of previous requirements for acceding to the EU...
American Storm around Ukraine: Options for Future US Assistance
The fate of US aid to Ukraine depends on whether the new Speaker of the House of Representatives can strike a balance between negotiating with the Democrats and appeasing the right-wing radicals.
New Conflict Between Ukraine and Poland: Why Polish Truck Drivers Ready to Block Border
A new conflict is brewing between Ukraine and Poland. This time it is about freight transport. Is there any chance to resolve this dispute through compromise?
Reforming Europe for Future Enlargement: EU’s Changing Approach to Ukraine's Accession
Key European capitals have begun to hear Ukraine's arguments. Now, everything needs to be done to make this idea prevail in the EU.
Government of Revenge and Friendship with Orbán: What to Expect from Slovakia's New Leadership
Key ministerial positions in the new government of Slovakia have been given to individuals known for their criticism of EU policies, including those concerning Ukraine.
More than Anti-crisis Measure: Role of EU’s "Solidarity Lanes" for Ukraine
Initiated in 2022, the European Union project "Solidarity Lanes" has become a tool that ensures the real Ukraine's EU integration.
Model for Central Europe: Why Poland's Elections Will Change More Than Just Polish Politics
The Polish elections have become a kind of mirror, meant to show what the political model of Central Europe will be and how it will affect our prospects.