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Recently, I came across an image online that vividly illustrates what Ukraine and its Western partners should strive for today. 31 foreign components—this is just an example of the content of a single Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, which was used to strike Kyiv..![Daria Zarivna]( "Daria Zarivna")
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When Russian soldiers stormed Vladyslav’s dorm, Mariupol was already under daily airstrikes and bombings. Without a moment’s notice, he and others were forcibly taken by the Russians for “filtration” into the depths of occupied territory. Interrogations followed—beatings and humiliation.![Professor Francis Fukuyama on Putin’s Empire Dream as the Last Gasp of Russian Colonialism]( "Professor Francis Fukuyama on Putin’s Empire Dream as the Last Gasp of Russian Colonialism")
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Professor Francis Fukuyama is a prominent American scholar, political scientist who has written widely on development and international politics. He is probably most known for his work "The End of History and The Last Man," published in 1992. He joined our reporter, Philip Malzahn, in the studio to discuss democracy, the geopolitical landscape, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.![Professor Timothy Snyder on Why Ukraine’s Road to Victory Runs Through Russia’s Total Defeat]( "Professor Timothy Snyder on Why Ukraine’s Road to Victory Runs Through Russia’s Total Defeat")
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Renowned American historian Timothy Snyder shared his insights on the Ukrainian victory, the dangers of nuclear bluffing, and why Russia’s defeat is vital for the future of world security. In Kyiv, our reporter Zhenya Melnyk sat down with Professor Snyder to discuss some of the most pressing questions surrounding Ukraine today.![Why Do Russians See Themselves as Victims? Historian Dr. Botakoz Kassymbekova Explains “Imperial Innocence”]( "Why Do Russians See Themselves as Victims? Historian Dr. Botakoz Kassymbekova Explains “Imperial Innocence”")
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Many Russians, even among those who oppose Russia’s war against Ukraine, still hesitate to take responsibility, blaming the invasion on NATO provocation or conspiracy theories about US meddling and a coup. Experts say that this is because the “victim” mentality persists in Russian society today. But why is that? Our reporter Yev Kopiika interviews Dr. Botakoz Kassymbekova, an Assistant Professor in Modern History at the University of Basel.![How Ukraine Saves on UAV Purchases and Makes the Contracting Process Transparent]( "How Ukraine Saves on UAV Purchases and Makes the Contracting Process Transparent")
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Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the state has already contracted 1 million drones. This was the target for 2024, but it was achieved in August.
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