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Three years of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine: what would peace look like from the Ukrainian perspective?
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to fight – but what would a fair peace look like? A look at Ukrainian perspectives, security guarantees and the role of the West.
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1000 days of resistance: Ukraine fights for freedom and Europe's future
Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been fighting for its existence and sovereignty – with an unprecedented level of cohesion in the society. But the price is high: millions of displaced persons, destroyed cities, systematic human rights violations and cruel terror by Russia. Now is the time for the Western partners to make clear decisions – for a victory for Ukraine and a secure future for Europe.
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Think Freedom: The Mayor
Слава Україні! The job of Mayor of a Ukrainian town in the middle of an incomprehensible war is impossible. Yet every day people wake up and go do it. Watch the Trailer of ‘Think Freedom: The Mayor’, featuring Volodymyr Petrovych Shmatko from Chortkiv. The full documentary is COMING up. For ten years, Ukrainians have been fighting for their freedom and independence. The fight is not just at the front, but in every attempt to live a normal life during the war.
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Reshape Europe – The Future of Ukraine: SPRINTS Creative Bootcamp for Artists
15 Artists, 10 Countries, 2 Days, 1 Goal - Let‘s Reshape Europe and The Future of Ukraine Together! Learn more about the creative bootcamp for artists, SPRINTS, in cooperation with Fine Acts, a global nonprofit creative studio for social impact. Download for free hope-based communications and artwork for causes.Amplify your visual language and messaging/advocacy/campaign/educational work with these socially engaged artworks. Discover the Collection on TheGreats.co.
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Ukrainian Youth's Vision for EU-Ukraine Relations
From August 23rd to 26th, FNF Ukraine held the Ideation Workshop "Reshape Europe: You(th) Vision of the EU-Ukraine Relations". For four days, 17 young Ukrainians from diverse backgrounds came together in a scenic location of Zakarpattia Oblast to discuss Ukraine's journey towards the European Union. They explored topics like EU integration, political reforms and economic changes, all while building their skills and having fun.
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Young Ukrainians shape the future of Europe
FNF Ukraine and NGO European Youth of Ukraine organised interactive events for youth as part of the #ReshapeEurope campaign. The "Eurotrain in Ukraine" project involved train travel across Ukraine, discussing Ukraine's EU membership benefits and European youth policy experiences. Felix Shepel, Policy officer and Board member at NGO European Youth of Ukraine, shares insights on the initiative and Ukrainian youth's vision for Ukraine-EU future.
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Ukrainian human rights organization receives Nobel Peace Prize
On Saturday, the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in Oslo - among others to the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties. Oleksandra Matviichuk will receive the prestigious prize on behalf of the organisation, which was founded in 2007 with the aim of promoting human rights and democracy in Ukraine and prosecuting human rights violations and war crimes. She is an ambassador of the Female Forward campaign of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
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Use of Technologies in the Russia-Ukraine War
Technological development has led to an improvement in military operations and tactics. The Russian invasion of Ukraine clearly shows how new technologies have changed traditional warfare. The question arises as to what new methods and tools are used in contemporary warfare and how these changes have altered conventional thinking about an invasion campaign.
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Ukraine: Resisting the temptation of quick solutions
The Russian war of aggression on Ukraine has severely shaken the Ukrainian economy. But the first reaction of the government and the national bank to the war shock was competent: the suspension of import duties as well as the easing of the tax burden strengthened the confidence of the economy and society in the government. After the first steps towards economic liberalisation, however, the government returned to the modus operandi of the pre-war period.
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Melitopol: the first days of war
An eyewitness, who wishes to remain anonymous, reports on the Russian attack on Melitopol. She describes how people left the city and how the territorial defense groups tried to stop the Russian troops. But after the occupiers entered the city, a humanitarian disaster began: looting occurred, food became scarce, and people were kidnapped. The soldiers forcibly threw people into carts and drove them out of the city. Some of them returned, others to this day have not.
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Prohibited Warfare, Unthinkable Diplomacy
In a statement after the extraordinary meeting in Brussels, NATO leaders warned Russia of "grave consequences" if it used chemical or biological weapons in the war against Ukraine. Why weapons of mass destruction won't change the situation on the ground, but may shape perceptions of Russia's war. A prescient analysis from a Ukrainian perspective.
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The virtual front
There are soldiers in uniform, carrying and using weapons with deadly impact. And there are “information soldiers”, using their sophisticated IT skills to undermine the Russian war effort in Ukraine and strengthen morale among the attacked. Some 300,000 Ukrainians have by now joined their ranks. Together, they form the Information Army of Ukrainian resistance.
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We are looking for a Project Coordinator for our Kyiv office from 1 January 2022
We are the liberal German political foundation, engaged in civic education, international dialogue and political consultancy. Through our projects, we promote freedom, civil liberties, human rights and a social market economy in Germany and in about 60 countries worldwide. Our representation in Kyiv is responsible for Ukraine and Belarus. Do you want to join our #FreedomTeam?
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Get to know Anna Kravtšenko, our new Project Director for the office in Kyiv!
Anna Kravtšenko, born in Estonia, studied political science and East European studies in Berlin, Germany. She has been working in international development since 2012. She started her professional career with German development agency GIZ, working in Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Germany, and advising the German Federal Government on issues of civic engagement, anti-corruption, transparency and accountability of state institutions in developing countries.
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