Ukraine faces mounting encirclement as Russian troops enter Belarus
From military deployments to cyber attacks, Belarus is now clearly a full participant in Russia’s escalating campaign against Ukraine. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ukraine
Putin’s Imperial Gambit
Power Vertical tackles the topic of disunity in the West as the world enters what would have been the centennial anniversary of the Soviet Union. Continue reading
Belarus Joins Vladimir Putin’s Russia Behind Europe’s New Iron Curtain
As 2021 draws to a close, a new Iron Curtain appears to be descending upon Eastern Europe. Continue reading
Living With War
With Russia massing tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border, the threat of an invasion appears increasingly real. Continue reading
Ukraine on the Brink
As Russia continues to mount tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border, Vladimir Putin says he is seeking a binding commitment from the United States that Ukraine will never become a NATO member. Continue reading
Brinkmanship on the Border
It’s all got a feeling of deja vu.
Russia is again massing troops and moving ballistic missile systems near Ukraine’s border and is accusing Kyiv of violating the terms of a ceasefire agreement in the Donbas region. Continue reading
Lukashenka vs. Ukraine
On the sidelines of February 2015 Minsk peace talks seeking to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine’s Donbas region, a live microphone picked up a conversation between Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka and the then Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko. Continue reading
Lukashenka Goes All-In With Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has decided to make explicit what has long been implicit. Continue reading
Belarus Dissident Death in Ukraine Fuels Fears over Lukashenka Death Squads
The activist fled his native Belarus amid dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s brutal crackdown following the country’s disputed August 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
The Multi-Front War In Ukraine
All is not quiet on the Ukrainian front. Continue reading