Prof. Olexiy Haran

Research Advisor, Professor of Politics

Research Advisor of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, Professor of Comparative Politics at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy

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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

Wołodymyr Zełenski przed dylematem. "Najtrudniejszy moment od czasu wyboru na prezydenta"

Oleksiy Haran told Onet how recent corruption scandals in Ukraine have affected trust in President Zelensky — and what the unfolding politic...
5 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

L’Ukraine éclaboussée par un vaste scandale de corruption

La mauvaise nouvelle est qu’il y a de la corruption au plus haut niveau. Mais la bonne, c’est que les agences ukrainiennes font leur travail...
24 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

From Alaska to Tianjin: The World and Peace in Ukraine

The DIF briefing for COMEXI (Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs) "From Alaska to Taijin: Thw World and Peace in Ukraine"
20 September 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

Harań: Po sześciu latach u władzy Zełenski czuje się jak pomnik

Oleksiy Haran commented on the government's decision regarding the law that restricted the independence of anti-corruption bodies, protests...
28 July 2025

Zelensky appoints dealmaker PM after purge of tainted ministers

39 years old, former Minister of Economy, becomes Ukraine's second female Prime Minister. Oleksiy Haran commented on this appointment
17 July 2025