Putin Escalates
Prof. Olexiy Haran urges not to trust Russian propaganda
25 May 2026
Prof. Haran on Zelensky and Yermak
The charges against Yermak came as no surprise
20 May 2026
After five years of the war, Russia still hasn’t occupied all of Donbas
Prof. Haran on Russia's bluff and "negotiations"
2 April 2026
Are Ukraine peace talks stalling as Trump shifts focus to the Middle East? | Mariya Zolkina
Mariya Zolkina discussed how U.S. attention is currently focused on the Middle East, leaving Ukraine peace talks stalled
19 March 2026
Prof. Haran in The Guardian on elections
Oleksiy Haran said Ukrainians were overwhelmingly opposed to growing US-Russian demands that Ukraine hold presidential elections
18 February 2026
The Limits of a Ceasefire and the Price of Escalation: Mariia Zolkina on Negotiations, Energy Warfare, and the Role of the United States
During an Al Jazeera discussion, Maria Zolkina addressed the prospects for Ukrainian-Russian negotiations amid renewed attacks on Ukraine’s...
12 February 2026
Ukraine reshapes its leadership as peace talks approach – Mariya Zolkina
How will a reshuffle at Ukraine’s top political level affect negotiations with the US – and indirectly with Russia? An interview with Maria...
5 January 2026
Five Potential Obstacles to Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
If Zelensky agrees to concessions that go against the Ukrainian constitution, he could face consequences from accusations of treason to soci...
21 December 2025
Trump’s peace plan vs. Putin’s demands: Ukraine speaks out | Oleksiy Haran
Professor Oleksiy Haran explains why freezing the front line is already a painful compromise and why further concessions would threaten not...
20 December 2025
US and Ukraine promise ‘updated’ peace framework after criticism of pro-Russian points in original plan
US-Ukraine statement comes hours after European countries propose their own alternative peace
26 November 2025
This “peace plan” rewards Russian aggression – Oleksiy Haran explains Ukraine’s reaction to Trump’s 28-point initiative
Oleksiy Haran on Trump’s “peace plan” and why it is unacceptable for Ukraine
24 November 2025
Independence Anniversary Marred by Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine
Oleksiy Haran analyzes the implications of attacks for Ukraine's sovereignty, security, and broader regional stability in a commentary for...
27 August 2025
