Author: Stash Luczkiw
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the United States concluded with a meeting with former US President Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York. The week had its share of tension after Zelensky’s comments about Trump in an interview with The New Yorker. Despite unsuccessful meetings with President Biden and Vice President Harris, Zelensky reached out to Trump for a meeting. Trump praised Zelensky’s integrity and their alliance during the press conference before their meeting. Fact-checkers revisited Trump’s 2019 impeachment trial where he pressured Zelensky to announce an investigation into Hunter Biden. Zelensky denied the claim that he said…
Italy’s Influence in Odesa: A Strong Connection Italy has had a long-standing connection to Odesa, dating back to its foundation. Today, Odesa continues to be a hub for Italian activity in Ukraine, particularly in the realm of humanitarian projects. Ugo Poletti, a resident of Odesa and an Italian citizen, who also happens to be the publisher of “The Odessa Journal,” sheds light on how Italy’s ties to Ukraine have motivated the current government in Rome to further enhance their support. The city on the Black Sea has become a focal point for Italian initiatives, with numerous projects aimed at supporting…
In August 1991, George H.W. Bush warned Ukrainians against “suicidal nationalism” and supported Gorbachev’s policies to prevent the Soviet Union from falling apart. Seventeen days later, a coup failed, Gorbachev was disgraced, and Ukraine declared independence, leading to the official dissolution of the USSR by 1992. Fast forward to today, Ukraine faces a threat from Moscow, but America is hesitant to provide full support, echoing Bush’s concerns about getting drawn into chaos. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to Kyiv highlighted US reluctance to intervene decisively, with concerns about corruption and restrictions on using US weapons on Russian territory.…
Russia’s defense ministry announced the capture of six border villages in the Kharkiv region, claiming to have “liberated” Borysivka, Ohirtseve, Pletenivka, Pylna, and Strilecha. However, Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group spokesperson, Nazar Voloshyn, refuted these claims, stating that the Russian offensive has been effectively repelled. Voloshyn mentioned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defense units have been reinforced to contain the enemy in the gray zone. Defensive actions near the settlements of Lyptsi and Vovchansk are ongoing, with 1,775 people already evacuated from the region. Pro-Ukrainian milblogger Yuriy Butusov reported that Russian troop advancement has been halted, and their attacks have…