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Why Invade Ukraine?

Benjamin Butsko As the current Russian invasion of Ukraine progresses, taking the lives of more and more soldiers and civilians across both countries, a question that sits with so many Ukrainians, and the world, arises: Why invade Ukraine? A country thought to be militaristically mighty on the world stage has shown, after over 4 years of full-scale war, that it is dedicated to invade Ukraine no matter the economical, human, or moral cost. According to multiple official statem

Sep 66 min read

Rebuilding Ukraine: Why the future must be Green

When we think about rebuilding Ukraine, the first images that may come to mind are damaged buildings, roads, bridges, and homes that need to be restored.

Sep 12 min read

Politics of a Contested Past

There is a city on the Dnipro River, founded by traders and princes more than a thousand years ago, that two nations currently at war both claim as their point of origin.

Sep 16 min read

Mental Health and War: The Impact on Ukrainian Youth

The conflict in Ukraine has had a massive impact on millions of citizens since the beginning of hostilities in 2022; however, one group that does not usually get much emphasis in popular media coverage is young adults.

Jun 243 min read

Alexandru Plămădeală: A Monument to Moldova

It is 17°C on a fall morning. Orange and red leaves drift through the autumn breeze, funneled into spirals around a six-foot stone pedestal that rises from the earth as if ascending toward the heavens. The tepid light of the setting sun flows off the bronze figure it supports. He stands resolute, holding an Orthodox cross, a symbol of faith and unwavering devotion to a duty forged over half a millennium. This is the statue of Stephen the Great in Chișinău. It stands as a trib

May 302 min read

Our Experience: The 6th Annual HURI Conference on Solidarity

The 2026 Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute TCUP conference was centered around one question: How has global solidarity for Ukraine changed over the past 4 years?

May 302 min read

The Past of Present Conflicts in Ukraine

The Soviet Union famously prided itself on striding towards communism, but that was simply a facade.

May 305 min read

Ukraine's Olympians 2026

In the 2026 Winter Olympic Games 46 Ukrainians athletes have come to represent their country in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The 25 men and 21 women are competing in 11 different sports over the 19 day period, from February 4th to February 22 these athletes will compete in the biathlon, luge, and freestyle skiing, among others. Along with them come the 42 men and women as coaches, doctors, and technical staff. The nation's Olympians have spent years working towards th

Mar 272 min read

Blue and Yellow Pride

Ukraine National Flag Day August 23rd Look at the sky Yellow and blue flags blowing in the wind Look at the streets Yellow and blue flags line the streets Look at buildings Look at schools Look at homes Yellow and blue flags blow off them The bright blue Showing the calming blue sky The joyful yellow Showing the strong wheat fields Seeing those colors give people pride Pride in their country and Ukrainian people

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