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KYIV BLOG: Pragmatic appeasement vs doing what is right
May 25, 2022
There have been several calls for Ukraine to give up territory to Russia and get a quick peace, including from French President Emmanuel Macron, Henry Kissinger and the New York Times.
KYIV BLOG: Don't believe the hype
November 17, 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson caused a stir on November 15, saying that Europe has to choose between buying Russian hydrocarbons or backing Ukraine. But as Ukraine reports there are no troops, these comments are more about hype than threat.
KYIV BLOG: Zelenskiy goes to Washington but comes back with little of what he wanted
September 3, 2021
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy finally had his first face-to-face meeting with his American counterpart Joe Biden on Wednesday, September 1. The talks went on for two hours, instead of the scheduled one and covered a long shopping list of wishes.
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine in May
May 30, 2021
Ukraine’s economy is recovering nicely and looks forward to strong growth in 2021, but a number of uncertainties remain.
KYIV BLOG: Blinken in Kyiv
May 8, 2021
So as expected, there were no real newsmakers from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Kyiv yesterday where he expressed “strong support” for Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty.
