At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation had a numerical advantage over the Ukrainian Navy. However, now Russian ships do not dare to enter the northwestern part of the Black Sea, because they are restrained by Ukrainian coastal missiles and numerous mines.
In the full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine is critically dependent on international aid – without external funding, Ukraine would have had a financial collapse and would have been defeated. It is clear that Ukrainians are sincerely grateful to everyone who provides this aid and helps Ukraine stand against the Russian Federation.
In the first weeks after the full-scale invasion Ukraine managed to maintain the stable operation of communications, banks and energy. This stability during the war was taken for granted, and concerns about infrastructure did not return until late 2022, associated with massive shelling of energy facilities.
Ukrainian clergy of the Moscow Patriarchate continue contacting, traveling, and receiving instructions from their Russian supervisors and implement these instructions through the Church, deliver those messages to the population and spread pro-Russian hostile narratives.
In this episode of Ukraine in Flames we discuss EU security in a period of turbulence and instability, considering the backdrop of Russian aggression and the ongoing election year. The experts agree that EU countries have become more aware of the potential threat, acknowledging the subpar state of their military preparedness for a possible conflict in 2025.
In this episode of Ukraine in Flames we discuss Sunak’s visit to Ukraine on January 12, 2023, and what the newly signed Security Cooperation Agreement means for Ukraine’s future with experts Yehor Brailian, and Glen Grant.