Ukraine Insights

KI Insights
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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/

  1. 3d ago

    Sir William Browder on Why Trump Is Backing Away From Russia Sanctions

    Donald Trump's controversial diesel deal with Vladimir Putin has raised new questions about US sanctions on Russia and Washington's commitment to Ukraine. In this episode of Ukraine Insights, Sir Bill Browder explains why he believes the deal could benefit Putin, how Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries are putting pressure on Moscow, and why existing Western sanctions have failed to stop Russia's war. The conversation also explores Europe's options if Washington eases sanctions, Russia's sanctions evasion networks, and whether frozen Russian assets could help finance Ukraine's defence. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #wsf #trump #putin #russiasanctions #russiaukrainewar #sanctions #russianoil #usforeignpolicy #UkraineInsights

    Sir William Browder on Why Trump Is Backing Away From Russia Sanctions

  2. Oct 9

    Key Ukraine events (12–18 October): Rada returns, EU summit, US sanctions deadline

    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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysis Upcoming events:  12–13 October, Warsaw, Poland. Warsaw Security Forum. One of Europe’s largest international security conferences, bringing together more than 2,500 heads of state and government, ministers, military commanders, policymakers, experts, and industry representatives from over 90 countries to discuss deterrence, defence, and support for Ukraine. The KI Insights team will attend the forum. To arrange a meeting, please contact us at insights@kyivindependent.com. Read more here.  13-15 October, Kyiv. "5E" International Energy Business Forum. The exhibitions unite leading energy companies, manufacturers, startups, industry experts, and government representatives to showcase technologies, discuss market trends, and drive innovation in the power, oil and gas, and mining sectors. 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/⁠⁠

    Key Ukraine events (12–18 October): Rada returns, EU summit, US sanctions deadline

  3. Oct 2

    Key Ukraine events (5–11 October): Energy truce talks, new strikes, Putin's birthday

    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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysis Upcoming events:  7 October, Online, in Ukrainian. CES webinar "Public investment projects in detail: environmental and climate impact". The Centre for Economic Strategy explains how communities can assess a project's environmental and climate impact and present it in the DREAM system. In Ukrainian. Register here. 8–10 October, Kyiv. Donbas Media Forum 2026. Ukraine's largest annual media conference brings together journalists and media managers to discuss the profession's challenges, with a focus this year on human-centred journalism and residents of occupied territories. Register here. 9 October, Kyiv and Online. Business Protection 2026 – A2B Forum. The Ukrainian Advocates' Association hosts a forum on protecting businesses from regulatory pressure, asset seizures, and searches, along with sessions on compensation for war damage. In Ukrainian. 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/⁠

    Key Ukraine events (5–11 October): Energy truce talks, new strikes, Putin's birthday

  4. Oct 1

    Can Starlink Survive Russia’s Electronic Warfare?

    Electronic warfare has become one of the defining contests of Russia’s war against Ukraine. KI Insights Research Editor Alex Fynn speaks with electronic warfare expert Dr Thomas Withington about how Russia uses the electromagnetic spectrum, why GPS jamming threatens precision weapons, how difficult Starlink is to disrupt, and what autonomous drones could mean for traditional jamming. The discussion also examines NATO’s vulnerabilities and the technologies likely to shape the next phase of electronic warfare. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #electronicwarfare #russiaukrainewar #nato #gpscpreparation #gnssreceiver #starlink

    Can Starlink Survive Russia’s Electronic Warfare?

  5. Sep 24

    Ukraine’s Hardest Winter Yet? Budget Crisis, Russian Strikes and Political Pressure

    Ukraine is heading into a winter that could test its economy, energy system and political stability at the same time. KI Insights research analyst Anatolii Oktysiuk joins host Jakub Parusinski to examine Ukraine’s growing budget pressures, Russian attacks on the economy, tensions over anti-corruption reforms, shifting public sentiment and what could shape the next phase of the war. 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 #ukrainepolitics #economy #ukraineinsights

    Ukraine’s Hardest Winter Yet? Budget Crisis, Russian Strikes and Political Pressure

  6. Sep 18

    Key Ukraine events (21-21 Sept): UN General Assembly, meetings with Trump and von der Leyen

    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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysis Upcoming 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/

    Key Ukraine events (21-21 Sept): UN General Assembly, meetings with Trump and von der Leyen

  7. Sep 17

    Why Georgia’s Experience With Russia Is a Warning for Ukraine’s Peace Talks

    What 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

    Why Georgia’s Experience With Russia Is a Warning for Ukraine’s Peace Talks

  8. Sep 11

    Key Ukraine events (14-20 Sept): Frozen Russian assets, Rada plenary, budget perspective

    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 developments shaping Ukraine and the Russia–Ukraine war. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAnalysis Upcoming 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 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/⁠⁠

    Key Ukraine events (14-20 Sept): Frozen Russian assets, Rada plenary, budget perspective
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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/

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    2026
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