“America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like, ‘yeah, we are by ourselves.'”
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How U.S. Military Aid Has Helped Ukraine Since 2014
“Defense sector corruption did not concern security assistance. It was about looting money from the Ukrainian defense budget — Ukrainian money.”
The Stakes For Ukraine Are High In Monday’s Summit Between Putin And Zelenskiy
“The strategic goal of Russia is a weak, chaotic Ukraine. If you accept that as their goal, you can understand the logic of Russian behavior.”
The View From Moscow On The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Thank God nobody is accusing us anymore of interfering in U.S. elections,” Putin said. “They’re accusing Ukraine. Let them sort this out among themselves.”
How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Giuliani thought Lutsenko would play for Trump’s team. But Lutsenko was playing for his own team. If Trump gets impeached, he can blame Lutsenko.”
What To Know About The Ukrainian Company At The Heart Of Trump’s Biden Allegations
“It’s more about ethics. If the son of a politician receives payments from a company for whatever reason, there’s always a conflict of interests.”
After Trump Call, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Gambles On Russia Peace Push Without U.S. Help
“We don’t think of Trump as an ally,” says Alyona Getmanchuk. “At best, he could be a referee; at worst, he could create more and more obstacles.”
A Comedian Plays Ukraine’s President On TV. Will He Become One In Real Life?
“Every Ukrainian has his own idea of who Zelenskiy is. He’s giving an opportunity to imagine the best presidential candidate ever. That’s why he’s so popular here.”
Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea
Ukraine’s biggest problem in its struggle with its giant neighbor is keeping the world’s attention — especially that of the United States.
A New Law In Latvia Aims To Preserve National Language By Limiting Russian In Schools
“It’s a miracle Latvian survived as a language,” said Andis Kudors. “Latvians are sensitive because language is the main feature of our national identity.”
