Ukraine's military has undergone some drastic changes over the last few years. The "Maidan Revolution" was the beginning of a new age for the eastern bloc nation and their western allies. What started as a military that was structured and heavily influenced… [Read more…]
Ukraine's military has undergone some drastic changes over the last few years. The "Maidan Revolution" was the beginning of a new age for the eastern bloc nation and their western allies. What started as a military that was structured and heavily influenced by Soviet-era tactics and equipment, has gradually grown into a modern organization that is modeled after and strives to … [Read more…]
Across Eastern Ukraine, Russia is moving in artillery, leaders, tanks, and troops. Although, that's nothing new. The thing that makes this maneuver different is the sudden stationing of Moscow leadership in Eastern Ukraine and the promotion of key Russian military leadership who have overseen Russian operations in Eastern Ukraine. Make no mistake, the war in Ukraine is not … [Read more…]
Kjell “Mikael” Skillt is a 38-year-old Swede who has served as an activist, foreign fighter, trainer, volunteer, and political figure in Ukraine. After nearly two years spent fighting in Ukraine, he's become Kiev's and Europe’s poster child for the defense of Ukraine. Russian propaganda campaigns, supported by Kremlin trolls, have slandered him and anyone else who has come to … [Read more…]
Sasha is a 56-year-old taxi driver. He lives on a monthly pension of 1,250 UAH or $60 USD, and so must also drive a taxi to support himself and to help his children and grandchildren. “There are too many cars, too many people,” he explains as we make our way through the crowded streets of Kiev. “Yanukovych stole money from all of his people, but only a little. Now these people, … [Read more…]
Note: This is part of a series. You can read part one, part two, and part three here. Those in the Azov Battalion are commonly known as the “Little Black Men,” a title bestowed upon them predominately by Russian and Ukrainian news sources in response to the battalion wearing an all-black uniform from early in their history. The title was further invoked as a haphazard … [Read more…]
