Russia to Ukraine: ‘You want a Ceasefire and I Want You Dead’
The Kremlin’s propagandists are in a joyous mood as they anticipate US disengagement from the conflict. By Julia Davis, for CEPA As always, the most accurate assessment of the mood in the Kremlin came not from…
“Hurray! Vacation!”, or a survival guide in a candy box
For millions of students around the world, the end of May is a time of euphoria. White shirts, flowers for teachers, and that unique sound of the last bell ringing, opening the gates to a land of carefree fun.
A sea of fire over Kiev and political shadow theater
While political bargaining continues in the safe capitals of Europe and election campaigns enter their decisive phases, the reality of war has once again brutally called their bluff.
The sound of an F-16 like a lullaby
This time, nothing reached Poland again. No missile violated NATO airspace, no stray drone fell on a meadow near a border village.
The body as a shield. From Tortiza in Georgia to Vasylkiv in Ukraine –...
On the night of Sunday, May 18, 2025, a tragedy unfolded in the Kyiv region, providing yet another bloody proof that the nature of Russian warfare remains unchanged.
Russia’s Misremembered Victory in Berlin
"A mixed crowd with competing messages appeared at the gargantuan Soviet Memorial in Berlin’s Treptower Park during World War II victory celebrations," writes Mykyta Vorobiov.
Stalin, Putin, and the Cult of Human Sacrifice
The Kremlin’s contempt for human life will be on full display in its May 9 victory celebrations, just as it is on the battlefields of Ukraine.
Putin Plays the Numbers Game for Victory Day
Putin’s obsession with World War II victory celebrations reveal a desperation to win international acceptance.
Switchback Ride: Rethinking Russia
Kremlin-minded westerners were quiet for years, but no longer. By Edward Lucas, for CEPA President Trump wants the United States to be friends with Russia.
Russia: Erasing Ukraine’s Memory
The Kremlin demands control not just of Ukraine’s future, but also of its past. By David Kirichenko, for CEPA Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was never just about toppling its government or conquering its territory.