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kirichenko.bsky.social
Ukrainian-American freelance journalist | Associate Research Fellow, Henry Jackson Society https://youtu.be/Rz5tYcQDzuE
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Here is my latest publication for the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute: war.huri.harvard.edu/2025/02/24/k...

'Trump favours a more compliant leader in Kyiv, one who would allow him to dictate terms, much like Putin’s own desire to replace Zelensky with a pro-Russian puppet.' @kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @lbc.co.uk. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

The indomitable courage of Ukraine. By @kirichenko.bsky.social war.huri.harvard.edu/2025/02/24/k...

“Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russian oil refineries, crippling its energy infrastructure and limiting a vital source of funds for Vladimir Putin’s war.” @kirichenko.bsky.social

“Things continue to worsen for Russia’s battered military in the Black Sea as Ukrainian innovation inflicts greater pain.” @kirichenko.bsky.social

‘Lukashenko’s crackdown on exiled Belarusian fighters reflects his desperation to eliminate any domestic threats while proving his loyalty to Putin.’ @kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @kyivpost.com on Lukashenko's escalating measures amid fears of an uprising in Belarus.

‘Ukraine’s drones are delivering a clear message: Peace will be dictated by Ukrainian strength, not by weak deals.’ @kirichenko.bsky.social on how Ukraine’s escalating drone campaign is reshaping the battlefield and challenging Trump’s Russia strategy. www.19fortyfive.com/2025/02/trum...

My report: As Russia Continues to Absorb Belarus, Lukashenko Fears an Armed Uprising www.kyivpost.com/post/47256

Ukraine’s Drones Say Just Stop Oil | "Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russian oil refineries, crippling its energy infrastructure and limiting a vital source of funds for Vladimir Putin’s war." David Kirichenko

My latest: "Ukraine’s Drones Say Just Stop Oil" The more US floats plans to reduce aid for Ukraine and appears to promote a quick peace, the more Kyiv focuses on “kinetic sanctions” to inflict maximum pain on Russia’s oil producers. cepa.org/article/ukra...

Hi folks. For anyone willing to participate, I am gathering commentary from Supporters of Ukraine from around the world as the 3 year anniversary approaches. If you care to feature in the article, please email me and answer the following in about 200-400 words.

vilni-media.com/en/2025/02/1... From @kirichenko.bsky.social

‘Any distraction away from Ukraine is a win for Putin.‘ @kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @kyivpost.com on Ukrainian Canadians’ concerns over Trump’s tariffs and potential Russian influence. kyivpost.com/post/46848

I spoke with Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline. Here is what they said about Trump’s approach to ending the war. www.kyivpost.com/post/46537

Ukraine's Defense Ministry introduces robotic units into army. "We continue transforming the Ukrainian Armed Forces into a modern army with a technological advantage over the enemy," Rustem Umerov said. kyivindependent.com/defense-mini...

My latest in-depth piece (in both English and Ukrainian) on how the different Ukrainian diaspora groups were united in the USA through the war: vilni-media.com/en/2025/02/0...

‘With the departure of these fighters, the challenge now lies in recruitment and maintaining sufficient forces.’ @kirichenko.bsky.social writes for the @kyivpost.com on the Colombian soldiers leaving Ukraine as enemy offensives intensify. www.kyivpost.com/post/46483

Ukraine’s robotic revolution is reshaping modern warfare and the future of combat, writes Henry Jackson Society Associate Research Fellow David Kirichenko in his op-ed.

“Most recently, the Ukrainian Navy launched a series of deep strikes behind enemy lines, employing innovative tactics underlining drone warfare’s rapid evolution.” @kirichenko.bsky.social

‘Above all, Putin craves a direct summit with the U.S., excluding Ukraine, to reinforce his narrative of Russia as a global superpower.’ @kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @thehill.com on how Putin seeks to leverage Trump’s return to office to advance his agenda. thehill.com/opinion/inte...

“The US believed that it was well ahead in the AI arms race. It imposed draconian restrictions on the sale of AI chips to China. DeepSeek shows that this policy may be a failure.” @kirichenko.bsky.social #TechPol

My report on Colombian soldiers more actively leaving Ukraine now amid greater enemy assaults. www.kyivpost.com/post/46483

What Putin is most eager for from Trump. My piece for @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/inte...

My piece for @cepa.org Ukraine’s Marauding Sea Drones Bewilder Russia | "Things continue to worsen for Russia’s battered military in the Black Sea as Ukrainian innovation inflicts greater pain." cepa.org/article/ukra...

My recent interview about my time with the #Azov Brigade and others on the front. “Young defenders of Ukraine's Niu York don't see the war ending any time soon” www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/youn...

#UkraineAlert – “Increasing Ukrainian drone and missile strikes are sparking public alarm in Russia and directly undermining the Kremlin’s painstaking efforts to shield ordinary Russians from the consequences of the invasion,” writes @kirichenko.bsky.social.

Ukraine’s long-range weapons strategy accomplishes multiple goals. From @kirichenko.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...

My piece on Ukraine's growing long-range offensive against russia: "Ukraine has begun 2025 with an ambitious air offensive utilizing the country’s expanding arsenal of domestically produced drones and missiles to target Putin’s war machine inside Russia" www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...

My latest report: “Behind Ukraine’s front lines, a 500-strong volunteer medical force discovers what happens when their ambulances become top targets for cutting-edge war tech, forcing them to create rules Western armies rush to adopt.” euromaidanpress.com/2025/01/27/i...

My piece on why #Trump will need to ramp up pressure on #Germany over #Ukraine english.nv.ua/opinion/trum...

My publication for the Open Source Security Foundation: "Predictions for Open Source Security in 2025: AI, State Actors, and Supply Chains" openssf.org/blog/2025/01...

It’s time for Germany to get serious about defending Europe from Russia (from @kirichenko.bsky.social) english.nv.ua/opinion/trum...

My latest publication for @thehill.com on Ukraine's fresh offensive in Kursk: thehill.com/opinion/inte...

#Ukraine is increasing its Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Fleet With Its Latest Robotic Miracle From Brave1 Called "Moroz" - Great read and give @kirichenko.bsky.social a follow for his great work. 🦾

Thank you @kirichenko.bsky.social at @kyivpost.com for writing about the heroic efforts of Dobra Sprava to help families and children near the front lines. We've worked with them for years and are proud to sponsor this work. #StandWithUkraine www.kyivpost.com/post/44990

Children on the front line must cope not only with the constant bombing, they also have to deal with lack of services and education, as well as the pervasive fear that will mark them forever. www.kyivpost.com/post/44990

"Elite Azov fighters have halted Russia’s assault on Niu-York. Is it time for their skills and experience to be spread more widely?" @kirichenko.bsky.social

Insight into the commitment and capabilities of the Azov Brigade. By @kirichenko.bsky.social cepa.org/article/ukra...

My perspective on Trump's potential to bring a peace deal for Ukraine and Russia: www.19fortyfive.com/2025/01/the-...

My report on the #Azov Brigade fighting in Niu-York. cepa.org/article/ukra...

My piece in the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social “As Ukrainian commanders prepare for a fourth year on the battlefield, they are hoping their country’s growing arsenal of robotic systems can help counter Russia’s advantages in manpower and firepower.” www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...