Ukraine Insights
KI Insights
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Ukraine Insights is a podcast by KI Insights, the analytical unit of the Kyiv Independent. It offers in-depth analysis of Ukraine's politics, security, economy, and the Russia-Ukraine war from the perspective of on-the-ground researchers. The podcast provides expert commentary and detailed reports on current events in Ukraine.
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Key Ukraine events (21-21 Sept): UN General Assembly, meetings with Trump and von der Leyen 18.09.2026 7λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 24 September, Online. "Ukraine's Budget Is Short of Money Again: What Can Be Done?" Centre for Economic Strategy discusses the 2027 budget gap and defence funding shortfall, plus a review of the past month's economy. In Ukrainian with English interpretation. Register here. Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Why Georgia’s Experience With Russia Is a Warning for Ukraine’s Peace Talks 17.09.2026 46λWhat would make a peace deal with Russia durable rather than simply a pause before another war? Thornike Gordadze examines the risks of a “cheap peace” for Ukraine, the limits of security guarantees, and why strengthening Ukraine’s own defence capacity may be crucial. Drawing on Georgia’s experience, he also discusses negotiations with Moscow, Western political fatigue, democratic resilience and the changing balance of power in the South Caucasus.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #peacedeal #Ukrainepeacetalks -
Key Ukraine events (14-20 Sept): Frozen Russian assets, Rada plenary, budget perspective 11.09.2026 8λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 15 September. Online event: Donbas, Drones, and Drapatyi’s new team: Ukraine’s military position in Autumn 2026. KI Insights monthly briefing on Ukraine's new military leadership, frontline developments, and defence priorities after the summer. Register here.15–19 September, Stuttgart. Second Ukrainian-German Industrial Day. FEU-organised industrial cooperation event with German business associations. Read more hereFollow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Can Ukraine rebuild investor trust while the war is still going? 10.09.2026 35λWhat is still holding foreign investment back in Ukraine — and where are the biggest opportunities? In this episode of Ukraine Insights, host Alex Fynn speaks with Anka Feldhusen, Ukraine’s Business Ombudsman and former German Ambassador to Kyiv, about Ukraine’s investment climate, tax and regulatory challenges, energy opportunities, EU accession and reconstruction.They also discuss why investor trust, rule of law and stronger institutions could be just as important for Ukraine’s recovery as the billions pledged to rebuild the country.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#ukraine #ukraineeconomy #ukrainerecovery #russiaukrainewar #ankafeldhusen -
Key Ukraine events(7-13 Sept): Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv, Russian strikes, BRICS summit 04.09.2026 6λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 8 September, London. Hybrid event: What would a ceasefire in Ukraine mean for Europe and the world? Chatham House panel marking the publication of its new paper on how a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could affect Ukrainian and European security, chaired by Orysia Lutsevych. Register here.9 September, Kyiv/Online. FutureTech MeetUp: InvestDay. Diia.City United will host a large-scale event examining the investment cycle from two sides: the company preparing for a funding round, and the investor deciding whether to back it. Register here.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Why Poland’s Support for Ukraine Is Changing — And What Kyiv Risks Losing 03.09.2026 40λPoland and Ukraine built one of Europe’s closest wartime partnerships after Russia’s full-scale invasion, but that relationship is now under growing pressure. Dr.Daniel Szeligowski explains why ties have reached their lowest point in decades, how historical disputes and changing Polish attitudes are reshaping the debate, and why Warsaw and Kyiv may ultimately move toward a more pragmatic, transactional partnership built around security, trade and shared interests.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#poland #ukraine #zelenskyy #karolnawrocki #Polandukrainerelations #russiaukrainewar -
Is Zelenskyy Facing His Biggest Political Challenge Yet? | NABU, Fedorov and Wartime Politics 27.08.2026 41λUkraine’s wartime politics are entering a more volatile phase. Mykhailo Fedorov is pushing for a debate on elections, while new anti-corruption investigations increase pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his inner circle.In this episode of Ukraine Insights, KI Insights political analyst Anatolii Oktysiuk joins Jakub Parusinski to discuss Fedorov’s political ambitions, whether Ukraine could realistically hold elections during the war, the role of NABU, and growing public frustration after years of mobilisation, restrictions and economic pressure.#russiaukrainewar #zelensky #ukraine #corruption ***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉 Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true -
What Zelensky’s Visit Reveals About Serbia’s Balancing Act 20.08.2026 45λVolodymyr Zelensky’s first presidential visit to Belgrade puts Serbia’s balancing act under a new spotlight. In this episode of Ukraine Insights Dr. Vuk Vuksanović, examines the reasons behind Ukraine and Serbia diplomatic blitz, and what that means for Belgrade's relationship with Moscow.He explains why Serbian ammunition likely still reaches Kyiv through third parties, what domestic protests and elections mean for foreign policy, and whether Belgrade can turn its non-aligned instincts into diplomatic leverage, economic cooperation or even a role in future peace talks.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#serbia #ukraine #zelensky #aleksandarvučić #russia #westernbalkans #russiaukrainewar -
Key Ukraine events(17-23 Aug): Rada back from recess, Zelensky plans to pressure Putin 14.08.2026 7λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 20 August. Online event: The sea under siege — how can Ukraine preserve its exports? The Centre for Economic Strategy's monthly economic briefing, with a special session on how Russia's naval blockade has cut Ukraine's agricultural export forecast by more than half and disrupted Ukrzaliznytsia's logistics. Register here.22-26 August, Gornja Radgona, Slovenia. Offline event: AGRA 2026. The 64th edition of one of the region's leading agro-industrial exhibitions, where Ukraine will host a national stand organised with the Economy Ministry and Ukraine's embassy in Slovenia. Read more here.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Dispatch from the Front: Inside Ukraine’s Expanding Battlefield 13.08.2026 26λUkraine’s battlefield is changing as drones reach farther, glide bombs threaten cities deeper behind the front, and movement becomes increasingly dangerous.This episode with KI Insights analyst Mykolaj Suchy examines deteriorating conditions in frontline cities, the role of terrain in FPV operations, Russia’s costly infiltration tactics, Ukraine’s growing use of ground robots, and how mid-range strikes could reshape Russian logistics and battlefield planning. ***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#Russia Ukraine war #FPVdrones #dronewarfare#Ukrainefrontline #Kramatorsk #Zaporizhzhia -
Key Ukraine events (10-16 Aug): Patriot shortage, EU sanctions, defenсe minister protests 07.08.2026 5λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 12 August, Kyiv/Online, in Ukrainian. Digital Banking Ecosystem & Fintech Forum. An international forum bringing together leaders from banking, fintech, telecom, cybersecurity, insurance, legaltech, retail, and gamedev. Register here.27 August. Online event: Ukraine cultural exports: The future of its creative economy. KI Insights special summer briefing which will depart from our standard content to examine contemporary Ukrainian soft power and cultural export. Register here.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ This briefing is read with the assistance of an AI-generated voice. -
Is the West Learning the Wrong Lessons from Ukraine’s Drone War? 06.08.2026 38λUkraine has transformed drones from improvised battlefield tools into central components of modern warfare—but their dominance may be temporary. Military analyst, open-source intelligence expert and disinformation specialist Ryan McBeth explains how counter-drone technology could reshape the battlefield, why mortars and artillery still matter, where naval drones reach their limits, and how Russia is learning through combat. The episode also examines what NATO should learn from Ukraine and how OSINT can separate military reality from wartime propaganda.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#russiaukrainewar #ukrainedrones #russianmilitary #fpvdrones #counterdrone #ukraineinsights -
Key Ukraine events (3-9 August): US sanctions, protests in Ukraine 31.07.2026 3λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 5 August. Online event: 2026 Macroeconomic forecast outlook for the Ukrainian economy. Centre for Economic Strategy will present the latest macroeconomic forecasts from government and independent experts. Register here. RESCHEDULED: 7 August, Online. War Diplomacy: The New Shape of Negotiations. KI insights monthly briefing on the state of Russia-Ukraine peace diplomacy, and whether Ukraine can turn battlefield gains into a deal this year. Register here.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Why the West Misread Putin for Decades—and What Russia’s Next Move Could Reveal Now 30.07.2026 44λRussia’s relationship with its neighbours has evolved from uneasy dominance into open aggression—but was this outcome inevitable? Russia expert James Nixey(Acting Head of Research at SCEEUS and EPIK) explains what meeting Vladimir Putin revealed, why Western engagement failed, and how Moscow’s refusal to recognise its neighbours as sovereign states led to war. The episode also examines Ukrainian victory, Russia after Putin, relations with China and the long-term strategy Europe must adopt.👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#Russia #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #EuropeanSecurity #NATO #Kremlin #ForeignPolicy #KIInsights -
Good Health in Wartime: WHO Official on Staying Healthy During War 23.07.2026 43λFour years into the full-scale war, Ukraine's health system has cut the number of people needing emergency support from 12 million to 1.5 million. Yet challenges keep evolving: worker shortages, damaged facilities, and rising chronic disease among frontline residents. WHO Ukraine Representative Dr. Jarno Habicht explains how the country adapts every few months, what personal resilience looks like under war, and why response, recovery, and reform must run together to prepare for life after the war.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#ukraine #russianukrainianwar #health #worldhealthorganization #humanitarianaid -
Election Speculation Is Back in Ukraine: Why Now, and What Comes Next? 16.07.2026 28λUkraine’s next elections are already shaping political debate, despite there being no confirmed date. In this episode Alex Fynn and Jakub Parusinski examines whether elections could realistically happen soon, the challenges of organizing voting after years of war and displacement, and how potential candidates such as Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Valerii Zaluzhnyi and Kyrylo Budanov may position themselves.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#Ukraine #Ukraineelections #Zelenskyy, #russiaukrainewar #UkraineInsights #presidentialelection -
Key Ukraine Events (13-19 July): EU sanctions, Ukraine’s defence producers under investigation 10.07.2026 3λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 14 July. Webinar: How should Ukraine prepare for peace while fighting the war? Organized by Chatham House, the event will explore how Ukraine can safeguard democracy during the war and prepare for free and fair post-war elections. Register here.16 July, online, in Ukrainian. The Centre for Economic Strategy will present its updated review of Ukraine's 2026 macroeconomic forecasts, featuring projections from government and independent experts. Register here.Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
How Moscow Targets Europe Before Propaganda Begins 09.07.2026 43λRussia’s war against Europe is not only military or informational. In this episode of Ukraine Insights, Dr. Elena Davlikanova explains how Moscow’s “mental warfare” aims to shape identity, values, fear, and political memory before people even make decisions. The episode explores why Europe remains vulnerable, how Ukraine challenges the myth of Russian invincibility, and why supporting Ukraine is also about defending Europe’s own future.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#Ukraine #Russianpropaganda #Putin #russiaukrainewar #UkraineInsights #information warfare #propaganda -
Key Ukraine Events (6-12 July): NATO summit, European Parliament plenary 03.07.2026 3λWelcome 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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war.#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysisUpcoming events: 6-12 July, Berlin. Offline event: Berlin Defence Tech Week. The event will bring together European defence technology developers, investors, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss innovations in autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies, and infrastructure protection. Read more here: https://eurodefense.tech/berlin-2026/7-8 July, Ankara. Offline event: Allies in Ankara. Official Event Hub for the 2026 NATO Summit, co-hosted by the Munich Security Conference and the SETA Foundation. Read more here: https://securityconference.org/en/events/allies-in-ankara-official-event-hub-2026-nato-summit/Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://x.com/KI_Insight Bluesky: https://bit.ly/BSKY-KII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/ Sign-up to the extended newsletter version of The Week Ahead:https://bit.ly/WeekAheadbyKII Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/ -
Who Will Pay to Rebuild Ukraine? Recovery, War & Political Tensions 02.07.2026 36λUkraine’s recovery is no longer just about rebuilding roads, cities, and infrastructure. After the Ukraine Recovery Conference, the bigger question is becoming harder to avoid: who will actually pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction — and what happens if the war lasts into 2027?In this episode of Ukraine Insights, Alex Fynn and Jakub Parusinski unpack the mood at URC, the fallout in Poland–Ukraine relations, the growing focus on defence and energy, and why Ukraine’s recovery financing is entering a much more uncertain phase.***👉Check out our research and analytical services at https://insights.kyivindependent.com/👉Follow us on social media!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KI_InsightBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ki-insights.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyivindependent-insights/about/?viewAsMember=true#Ukraine #UkraineRecovery #UkraineReconstruction #russiaukrainewar #UkraineInsights
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