"The mental invasion Russia is waging penetrates far deeper than many care to admit," writes Adam Sybera, senior research analyst at KI Insights, in this op-ed.

💭 “Russia is consistently probing for weak spots” How did Moscow’s months of prep and new drone tactics let it disrupt #Ukraine’s ground lines near #Dobropillya? @aksybera.bsky.social talks with The Kyiv Independent’s War Reporter Francis Farrell about the latest updates 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/3JJBaEh

🎧 New episode of our podcast is out! KI Insights' @aksybera.bsky.social speaks with Ruslan "Santa" Myroshnychenko, ex-commander of Ukraine’s 2nd International Battalion, about its history, motives of foreign volunteers & frontline operations 🔗 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4mHpWy1 #KIInsightsPodcast

Přátelé, v KI jsemu spustili nový "Insights Podcast", kde s kolegy probíráme to co v zákulisí hýbá současnou Ukrajinou - a ne jen ji. Provede vás jím, vždy někdo z KI Insights. Venku je prvních pět zkušebních epizod. Link zde ⬇️ a sharing is caring 🫶 open.spotify.com/show/7DJJf61...

Český Bluesky!! V KI Insights, tedy výzkumném týmu deníku The Kyiv Independent, spouštímě nový podcast. Jmenuje se kreativně "Insights Podcast" a je venku prvních pět zkušebních epizod. Je to dost unikátní vhled do zákulisních intrik, které hýbají dnešní Ukrajinou - a ne jen jí. Give it a go.

🎙️ Episode 3 of the Insights Podcast is out now! MEP @janfarsky.bsky.social‬ & @aksybera.bsky.social break down the rise of anti-EU #populism ahead of Czech elections & what it means for #Ukraine 📡Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/40Ug...

Jestli je něco čemu jsme se doposud nenaučili čelit, tak je to ruská weaponizace organizovaného zločinu v zemích EU a s tím svázané oligarchické prostředí, které si rusko v Evropě hýčká. Téma jsem nakousnul u Barbory Tachecí v Českém Rozhlase. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipPi...

🧵Thread: On the EU Defense Budget & Why Europe Must Learn from Ukraine ⬇️

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🧵Putin’s "ceasefire" offer to Trump is not peace—it’s a trap. Let’s unpack it and see what he’s really after ⬇️

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Our team is looking for a research analyst. Feel free to share and reach out if you have the skills, are determined, operate English + Ukrainian + Russian, and want to help the voices of resistance.

🧵Big update in Ukraine’s military: Azov Brigade & 3rd Assault announced an official transition to a corps system. Here’s why this matters. 👇

Ovechkin appeared in a campaign called “Save Children from Fascism.” This campaign laid the groundwork for narratives about Ukraine’s so-called “denazification” — rhetoric later used to justify the forced deportation of Ukrainian children... Read my full article:

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Great article on the what risks AI-generated visuals, particularly geolocation and chronolocation manipulations, pose to journalism by undermining the reliability of visual content used in investigations and news reporting. Recommend.

Alexander Ovechkin is now the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. 🏆 Yes, that Ovechkin — the same guy who launched “PutinTeam” in 2017, never once denounced russian aggression, and still proudly flaunts pics of himself with Putin on Instagram. But sure, people love hockey. 🧊🥅

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Možná jste zaregistrovali video, kde Lubomír Zaorálek u praporů padlých obránců v Kyivě na Majdaně, naznačuje, že se země již nechce bránit. Co na jeho video říkají Ukrajinci? Koukněte na video v prvním komentáři a sdílejte. @svratkin.bsky.social @voxpot.bsky.social

🧵 How Russia Infiltrates Western Democracies via Disinformation & Influence Ops 👇

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📩 Our weekly report is out! 🧵 Subscribe to get full weekly reports on #Ukraine straight in your inbox: insights.kyivindependent.com/newsletters

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🇺🇦 Ukraine must be part of the ReArm Europe plan. After spending time at the frontlines with an elite drone unit, I can see why. The battlefield has changed—drones dominate, and traditional forces struggle to adapt. Here’s what I learned: 🧵👇

Breaking down the 30-day ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and the U.S.: a calculated move, a temporary respite, or just a new phase in the ongoing war? The real questions lie ahead. 🪡🧵 #Ukraine #Ceasefire #Geopolitics Follow my insights here on Bluesky.

📩Our weekly report is out! 🧵Subscribe to read full weekly reports on #Ukraine straight in your inbox: insights.kyivindependent.com/newsletters President Trump’s first major economic challenges at home are on the horizon, potentially drawing his attention away from engagement with Ukraine and Russia

Without Western chips, Russia would not be able to produce key weapons. To prove that this line of supply continues despite bans from the U.S. and Europe, the Kyiv Independent tried ordering American microchips from Russian trading companies.

The Tech-Oligarchy's Grip on Global Power: What It Means for Ukraine? 🪡 🧵 Tech moguls' growing influence on foreign policy threatens to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy. Follow my insights here on Bluesky.