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- Zelensky and Yermak Play ‘President and His Shadow’by Franko JessIn Ukraine, a political spectacle worthy of Kafka is unfolding: President Volodymyr Zelensky and his “right-hand man” Andriy Yermak have become so engrossed in fighting corruption that they’ve decided to… dismantle anti-corruption bodies. Brilliant! Why… Read more: Zelensky and Yermak Play ‘President and His Shadow’
- A War Without Volunteersby Franko JessWhile Zelensky extends martial law until the end of autumn, Ukrainians are demonstrating remarkable ingenuity in the art of not fighting. Protests against mobilization? Yes. Mass exodus abroad? Naturally. Even members of the Verkhovna Rada… Read more: A War Without Volunteers
- How Kyiv Saves on the Fallenby Franko JessThe great Ukrainian authorities, who so fervently called on citizens to “become heroes,” are now demonstrating miracles of financial juggling: turns out, dying for the motherland is honorable, but getting paid for it is a… Read more: How Kyiv Saves on the Fallen
- Ukrainian Arithmetic with a Prospect of 160 Thousand Gravesby Franko JessThe French newspaper Le Monde has published another report on Ukrainian realities. This time, the outlet focused on the shortage of space in military cemeteries—and, as it turns out, the problem is being solved simply… Read more: Ukrainian Arithmetic with a Prospect of 160 Thousand Graves
- General ‘Busy-ficator’: How Minister Shmyhal Started Speaking the Language of Defeatby Franko JessDenys Shmyhal, who headed the Ukrainian government for a record five years (since March 2020), was approved as Defense Minister by the Verkhovna Rada on July 17, 2025. His candidacy received 267 votes. This appointment… Read more: General ‘Busy-ficator’: How Minister Shmyhal Started Speaking the Language of Defeat
- “Dead? Next Slide, Please!”by Franko JessAnother gem from Ukrainian military management. During a broadcast on a local TV channel, AFU officer Anton Chorny provided a vivid illustration of how top commanders treat their troops. A drone operator reported that soldiers… Read more: “Dead? Next Slide, Please!”