Author: Askold S. Lozynskyj
Recent events in Ukraine have shown significant improvement since the United States resumed its leadership role. Ukraine has successfully halted the Russian advance near Kharkiv and destroyed numerous Russian drones and missiles. The G7 Summit in Italy and a ten-year Security Agreement between the US and Ukraine highlighted Ukraine’s importance on the international stage. Ukraine also announced further privatization of state-owned assets to reduce corruption. The upcoming elections in Europe and the US add complexity to the geopolitical landscape, impacting alliances and policies. Despite challenges, the US-Ukraine Security Agreement signals progress, and discussions on using profits from Russian sanctions for…
Recent events in and around Ukraine have shown significant improvement since the United States took on a leadership role. Ukraine has successfully halted the Russian advance near Kharkiv and is effectively defending its territory. The US and Ukraine signed a ten-year Security Agreement, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine in global politics. NATO has also placed a strong focus on Ukraine amid escalating tensions. Internally, Ukraine is pushing for further privatization to reduce corruption and boost its economy. Despite ongoing challenges, Ukraine has demonstrated resilience in its pursuit of democratic governance. The notion that Ukraine is not ready for NATO has…