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Ukraine Insights
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 https://insights.kyivindependent.com/
Episodes
Ukraine InsightsRussia-Ukraine War 2026: Battlefield Strategy and Scenarios for War’s Endgame
Russia is advancing — but slowly. Negotiations continue — but without breakthrough. In this episode of Ukraine Insights, KI analyst Mykolaj Suchy speaks with…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Feb 16–22, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsDominik Hašek on the IOC, Russia, and the 2026 Winter Olympics
Are the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan turning into a commercial for Russia’s war? Hockey legend Dominik Hašek joins us to discuss the IOC’s double standards…
Ukraine InsightsHow the Russia–Ukraine War Reshaped Ukrainian Society — and What's Next | Prof. Andrew Wilson
The Russia–Ukraine war has transformed Ukraine’s politics and its relationship with Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow is exporting its “political technology” to…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Feb 9–15, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsHow Influence, Money, and Networks Fuel Propaganda
This episode of Ukraine Insights unpacks how modern propaganda actually works — not through slogans, but through networks, funding streams, manipulation, and…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Feb 2–8, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s New Wartime Cabinet: Budanov, Fedorov, and What Changes Next
“The main problem of the Ukrainian government was that they thought this war would end soon.” — Anatoliy Oktysiuk As Ukraine approaches the fifth year of the…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Jan 26– Feb 1, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsWhat 2025 Tells Us About How the War Will Look Like in 2026
What did 2025 change — and what might 2026 bring? Rob Lee joins KI Insights to break down Russia’s evolving tactics, the drone-driven battlefield, Ukraine’s…
Ukraine InsightsGreenland, Ukraine, and Trump’s New World Order
“Ukraine is an obstacle for Trump’s big game plan in Europe.” —Anatoliy Oktysiuk In this episode of Ukraine Insights, we explore how Trump’s second term is…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Jan 19–25, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Week Ahead — Key Developments to Watch (Jan 9 – 18, 2026)
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…
Ukraine InsightsWhat does Venezuela mean for Russia-Ukraine?
What is the fallout of the US’ unprecedented actions in Venezuela? The operation and its aftermath are being closely watched in Kyiv, Moscow, and across…
Ukraine InsightsGeneva talks & NABU crisis: Has Zelensky bought time?
American Thanksgiving has come, the war is still going, and Dmitriev's 28 points remain unsigned. Things look very different from what Trump promised. Join us…
Ukraine InsightsThe Scandal That Can Cost Ukraine The War?
Director of KI Insights Jakub Parusinski and Senior Political Expert Anatoliy Oktysiuk guide you through the first 100 days of Svyrydenko's government and the…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine’s Business Battleground
In this episode of Ukraine Insights, former Canadian Ambassador and Business Ombudsman to Ukraine Roman Washchuk joins the Kyiv Independents business reporter…
Ukraine InsightsHybrid Threats and Resilience in Europe
In this episode, Adam Sybera visits MEP Markéta Gregorová at the European Parliament to find out how the European Union defends democratic mechanisms in an era…
Ukraine InsightsRussia's Road From Propaganda to a Death Cult
In the latest episode of the KI Insights podcast Adam Sybera and Jessikka Aro talk through Russia’s evolving disinformation tactics since 2014. From targeted…
Ukraine InsightsHow Ukraine’s MilTech is Reinventing Defense
In this episode, Jakub Parusinski and Myko Suchý guide you through the swift transformation of Ukraine’s MilTech sector. With guest Roman Sulzhik, they explore…
Ukraine InsightsRussia's Disinformation War
Adam Sybera talks with Vojtěch Boháč, Chief Editor of Voxpot, about his investigation into Russian disinformation networks - how they operate, why Moscow…
Ukraine InsightsBattlefield update: Drone Tactics and the Dobropillya Advance
In this episode, Adam Sybera is joined by The Kyiv Independent’s war reporter Francis Farrell to explore Russia’s recent tactical penetration near Dobropillya…
Ukraine InsightsIndia's Global Tightrope
India is navigating tough choices in a fast-changing world. KI Insights editor Alex Fynn speaks with political analyst Sana Hashmi about New Delhi’s response…
Ukraine InsightsInside Ukraine’s 2nd International Battalion
In this episode, KI Insights Senior Research Analyst Adam Sybera speaks with Ruslan "Santa" Myroshnychenko, the former commander of Ukraine’s 2nd International…
Ukraine InsightsFrom Reporting to Resistance
Featuring Oleg Petrasiuk, press officer of Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade, KI Insights analyst Mykolaj Suchy, and the Kyiv Independent defense reporter…
Ukraine InsightsCabinet Shifts & Political Rifts
Director of KI Inisights Jakub Parusinski and Kyiv-based political analyst Anatoliy Oktysiuk examine the recent reshuffle of the Ukrainian government. What’s…
Ukraine InsightsUkraine: From a charity project to an investment case?
Olena Yermakova, Head of Research at KI Insights, sits down with Dominic Culverwell, business reporter at the Kyiv Independent, to break down the key takeaways…
Ukraine InsightsCentral Europe's Illiberal Currents
In this episode, KI Insights Senior Research Analyst Adam Sybera and Czech MEP Jan Farský (Mayors and Independents) unpack the rising tide of illiberal…
Ukraine InsightsBattlefield update: Russian summer offensive
In the second episode of the Insights Podcast, Director Jakub Parusinski is joined by The Kyiv Independent's frontline reporter Francis Farrell to dissect…
Ukraine InsightsThe Istanbul Aftermath
Welcome to the KI Insights podcast. In the pilot, Director of KI Insights Jakub Parusinski, alongside Head of Research Olena Yermakova and Senior Research…