(Full version is available under subscription) There have been ambiguous signs from the Russian government about its willingness to start truce negotiations. During his briefing after the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting Putin stressed several times that Russia government is ready to commence the talks and “strives to end the conflict”. Though Russia continues…
(Full version is available under subscription) Volodymyr Zelensky declared on November 16, that negotiations with Russia are currently a “losing option.” The President of Ukraine assured that the talks with Moscow will become possible if Ukraine is strong and backed up by its Western allies. https://wiadomosci.dziennik.pl/swiat/artykuly/9669678,koniec-wojny-w-ukrainie-zelenski-negocjacje-z-rosja-to-teraz-przegr.html It is hard to comprehend what Zelensky really…
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), which had more adherents and parishes than other Christian confessions in Ukraine, was banned by the Ukrainian government and prominent members of its clergy are being prosecuted. The goal of its action is easy to comprehend. The government is striving to eradicate any remnants of common cultural space with Russia…
In last days ten days there have been a great deal of articles, expert commentaries and various forecasts in the popular media that have common ground. The Ukrainian offensive is significantly less successful than it was expected. It demands a lot of material resources and human casualties, but fails to bring the desired results. As…
Zelesky’s speech in the parliament on the Constitution Day was probably intended to create an impression of confidence and determination. That seems to be the reason why he decided to speak about the brilliant future that should await Ukraine after the war. The President obviously wanted to demonstrate his conviction that Ukraine will inevitably be…
Frederick H. Fleitz published in “The Federalist”, a popular conservative online magazine, the article in support of Richard Haass’ idea that the ceasefire in Ukraine is inevitable, even if the territory occupied by Russia is not liberated. Frederick Fleitz is an influential figure in the America First Policy Institute, a think tank closely connected with…
Based on the fact that the international stability and security is dangerously undermined by a war in Ukraine mainly caused by inefficient decisions of political leaders proved to b unable to perceive and prevent emerging threats.
Recognizing the insufficiency of professional discussions and expert proposals the achieve the peaceful reconciliation of the war in Ukraine.
Realizing the importance of objective analysis and in-depth research of causes and consequences of the war in Ukraine for establishing sustainable and long-lasting European security system after the end of the war took the decision to found the International Institute for Study of the Consequences of the War in Ukraine (IISWU).