Maria Zolkina

Head of Regional Security and Conflict Studies, Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, Research Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science

Maria Zolkina

2024 will be a decisive year for diplomacy. On illusions and reality for Ukraine

The question of what the post-war security architecture around Ukraine will look like is becoming increasingly acute. This will determine how the current war will end and how likely a new one will be.

12 January 2024, 01:40 AM 214

Rationale behind ‘territories in exchange for NATO membership’ proposal

Various security commentators have discussed proposals for territories in exchange for NATO membership for more than six months.

19 August 2023, 01:42 AM 408

Ghost of negotiations. Risks that await Ukraine during the counteroffensive

On the one hand, Western partners are hoping for results. On the other hand, they are not yet ready to make certain critical decisions necessary for these results.

30 June 2023, 03:23 AM 600

There can be no lasting peace with Russia until Ukraine liberates Crimea - opinion

As the world waits for Ukraine’s widely anticipated spring offensive, debate continues to rage over whether Ukrainian military objectives should include the de-occupation of Crimea.

1 May 2023, 12:01 PM 894

How Putin is Trying to Outplay Us in Liberating Crimea – opinion

Putin's real goal is to place some kind of nuclear weapon on the territory of Crimea, to issue an ultimatum to the West that there can be no attempt at de-occupation.

12 April 2023, 03:43 PM 887

Two scenarios for the Kremlin on the diplomatic front

Russia will continue to try to involve Ukraine in negotiations

17 January 2023, 05:23 PM 1172

How to improve media coverage of Russian invasion — suggestions from Ukrainian analysts

While international media has been highlighting developments in Ukraine, Ukrainian journalists and experts have some notable suggestions and recommendations on how this coverage can be improved, making it more relevant and well-rounded. 

2 March 2022, 03:29 PM 707