Ukraine's foreign policy approach is marked by skepticism, according to a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis. The Ukraine Compass, a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media, reveals the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war.
The perspectives gathered are varied, candid, and often surprising, forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is. Ukrainian outlet Obozrevatel argues that Russia will escalate the war, using the Starobilsk hostel shelling as a pretext for massive retaliatory strikes.
Experts believe that Russia faces no immediate economic crisis, with Iran war revenues and forced donations from big business covering budget gaps. No negotiation breakthrough is imminent, as Putin remains fixed on Donbas demands.
