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Ukraine Insights

KI Insights
Ukraine
European Union
Russia
Propaganda
NATO
Viktor Orbán
Kyiv, Ukraine
OPEC
Information Warfare
Abu Dhabi
Budapest
Oil Prices
Hungary
Bucha, Ukraine
Timothy Ash
International Monetary Fund
Jared Kushner
Drone Warfare
World Bank Group
Vladimir Putin

KI Insights is the analytical unit backed by the Kyiv Independent, providing in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s politics, security, economy, and the Russia–Ukraine war from the perspective of on-the-ground researchers. Read our full analysis at insights.kyivindependent.com/

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Welcome to Ukraine’s Week Ahead, a weekly briefing by KI Insights on the key political, security, and diplomatic developments in Ukraine to watch in the coming days.

Each episode highlights upcoming events, policy decisions, and international develo... more

Ukraine’s EU ambitions are colliding with Europe’s political realities. While Kyiv pushes for faster integration, major EU states remain cautious over reforms, corruption, and the future of the Union itself.

In this episode, Adam Sybera speaks with ... more

Welcome to Ukraine’s Week Ahead, a weekly briefing by KI Insights on the key political, security, and diplomatic developments in Ukraine to watch in the coming days.

Each episode highlights upcoming events, policy decisions, and international develo... more

Ukraine is facing a new political crisis as fresh “Mindichgate” revelations expose alleged corruption, internal power struggles, and growing instability around President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle.

In this episode of Ukraine Insights, Jakub P... more

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Recent Guests

Botond Feledy
Brussels-based Hungarian lawyer, foreign policy expert and commentator
Independent analyst
Episode: Orbán Defeated: Power Shift in Hungary and What Comes Next
Timothy Ash
Associate fellow in the Russian Eurasia program at Chatham House and senior sovereign strategist at RBC BlueBay Asset Management (London)
Chatham House; RBC BlueBay Asset Management
Episode: Oil Prices, Sanctions, and War: What the US–Iran Conflict Means for Ukraine
Anna Vyshniakova
Head of Lingva Lexa NGO, International Criminal Lawyer
Lingva Lexa NGO
Episode: Words That Kill: This Is How Propaganda Changes Soldiers
Omar Ashour
Professor of Security and Military Studies at the Doha Institute of Graduate Studies in Qatar; expert on hybrid warfare and armed movements
Doha Institute of Graduate Studies
Episode: From Ukraine to the Middle East: Drone Warfare and Changing Battlefield Tactics | Dr. Omar Ashour
Peter Pomerantsev
Author of multiple books on propaganda and information warfare
Episode: Peter Pomerantsev on How to Win an Information War
Petr Pavel
President of the Czech Republic during the interview
Czech Republic
Episode: President Petr Pavel on 4 Years of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Anatoliy Oktysiuk
Political researcher
KI Insights
Episode: Russia-Ukraine War After 4 Years: Ceasefire Talks, Zelensky’s Future & What 2026 Could Bring

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Adam Sybera
Host of Ukraine Insights; KI Insights / Kyiv Independent

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#28
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#94
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#201
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Peter Pomerantsev on How to Win an Information War
Q: What is the role of a democracy in countering propaganda—should we focus on censorship or on counter-radicalization and counter-identity work?
He discusses historical shifts where democracies have used censorship and counter-radicalization during wartime, but notes that blanket censorship is controversial and suggests emphasis on education, media literacy, and psychological resilience, while recognizing that a modern war footing may require strategic, ethical information efforts without eroding democratic values.
Peter Pomerantsev on How to Win an Information War
Q: And I was wondering if inhabiting the enemy's worldview can be replicated today, and does it not legitimise that worldview as well?
Pomerantsev explains that contemporary information operations can benefit from entering and understanding the opponent's narrative, but emphasizes the ethical complexity and the risk of legitimising harmful ideologies; the goal is to reveal inconsistencies and vulnerability rather than to endorse the world view.
President Petr Pavel on 4 Years of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Q: What is the single most important thing Europe can deliver to Ukraine today?
Robust air and missile defense, sufficient ammunition, and a united political stance, including deterrence messaging to Russia, to prevent further aggression and enable Ukraine to defend itself effectively.
President Petr Pavel on 4 Years of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Q: Do you think there will be a different approach in four years if the conflict continues?
The core principle should remain: stand with Ukraine, maintain international law and sovereignty, and adjust strategies to ensure Ukraine can reconstruct and thrive within a secure European framework while pressing Russia to the table.
President Petr Pavel on 4 Years of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Q: What would be the one message you would send back to Europe after four years of war?
A message of unwavering support for Ukraine and a clear determination that aggression will not succeed, backed by continued political, military, and economic pressure, is essential for shaping future outcomes and deterring further escalation.

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The show concentrates on Ukraine's political, security, and economic dynamics in the context of the Russia–Ukraine war, with frequent forays into European security, energy markets, sanctions policy, and global information warfare. Episodes commonly feature deep-dive analysis from Kyiv-based researchers and policy experts, including discussions of Hungary's political shifts, EU enlargement and Ukraine's accession prospects, oil and gas market impacts, and the evolving role of propaganda and information operations in wartime. A notable strength is bringing on seasoned geopolitical analysts and policy researchers to translate complex international developments into actionable implications for policy, business strategy, and risk assessment. The... more

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