Commentaries

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The Current Tensions Around Donbas

The Kremlin has doubled its domestic efforts to reconstruct Ukraine as a “grave threat” for Russian security
11 May 2021

Zelensky forced to ‘face reality’ over peace process with Russia

Ukrainian president’s push for talks with Putin last month was rebuffed
5 May 2021

"Moscow tries to destruct Ukraine"

Dr. Olexiy Haran from Democrtaic Initiatives Foundation explains for Brazilian readers why Russia started to aggravate situation in Donbas
25 April 2021

Putin lokker med sin vaccinesprøjte: Hos naboen er svaret et rungende »njet«

DIF Senior Fellow Petro Burkovskyi commented Danish paper "Berlingske" on Russian attempts to disrupt vacination campaign in Ukraine
23 February 2021

More Than Just An Onlooker, Ukraine Largely Relieved At U.S. Election Result

Oleksiy Haran suggested that the contrast between the president's apparent attitudes and U.S. policy -- on Ukraine and other issues -- is li...
11 November 2020

The wheels are coming off Ukrainian anti-corruption reform efforts

Haran said a “weakened” Zelensky will likely have a tougher time mobilizing support for his policy proposals.
7 November 2020

Not taking sides

The important thing for Ukraine is, we can't take sides in who should be the next U.S. president.
2 November 2020

Local elections in Ukraine

Overview by Olexiy Haran on recent local elections in Ukraine
31 October 2020

Olexiy Haran: Voter turnout and Zelensky’s poll

Why the local elections saw record low voter turnout
31 October 2020

Oleksiy Haran: “Some things are unacceptable”

Fokin’s appearance, his scandalous statements, and his quick resignation are just symptoms of deeper problems
8 October 2020

Why European integration is important for President Zelenskyi?

Ukrainian Think Tanks Liaison Office in Brussels
8 October 2020

Lviv mayor Sadovyi runs for fourth term, faces strong opposition

There’s a real battle for Lviv
5 October 2020