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Why Putin rejects peace to save his own life

The peace trap Executive summary: the cycle of perpetual conflict As the war in Ukraine drags toward the end of 2025, a familiar and disturbing[…]

New strategic partnership: Kyiv Institute for European Integration signs cooperation agreement with NSC Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute

Photo by Jorge Chan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/laboratory-microscope-24293768/ We are pleased to announce the formalization of a significant new partnership. On November 24, 2025, the Kyiv Institute for[…]

Why European Integration Education is Vital for Ukraine’s Post-War Development and EU Accession

1. Introduction: Building Bridges, Forging Futures In the wake of immense destruction and ongoing challenges, Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment in its history, not[…]

Ukraine’s Accession to the European Union: A Catalyst for Strategic Enhancement and Renewed Dynamism

Photo by Sascha Hormel: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-black-ship-1095814/ I. Introduction: A Transformative Enlargement – Ukraine’s Journey to the EU and its Strategic Significance A. The Geopolitical Imperative and[…]

Strengthening the EU-Ukraine Business Partnership

Joint Statement on Strengthening the EU-Ukraine Business Partnership by Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement On 10 April[…]

EU top diplomat Borrell arrives in Kyiv

by The Kyiv Independent news desk November 9, 2024 The European Union’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, arrived in Kyiv on Nov. 9 for his fifth trip[…]

Hurdles in EU law and policy hindering European integration: a critical analysis

Abstract: This article examines key legal and policy hurdles within the European Union framework that impede deeper integration and hinder the realization of a truly[…]

Ukraine’s accession to the European Union: a strategic and economic imperative

Abstract. This article argues for the accession of Ukraine into the European Union (EU), outlining the strategic, economic, and geopolitical benefits of such a move.[…]