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KI Insights provides subscribers with an inside perspective on Ukraine’s political and economic developments — and the country’s road to reconstruction.

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Opinion: 3 ways Trump’s return to power could unfold for Ukraine

With Trump’s return, Ukraine faces the prospect of fragile peace deals, fading U.S. support, and a Europe scrambling to defend its eastern flank.
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Opinion: The harsh truth behind Ukraine’s peace prospects

Talks of a diplomatic solution are growing louder, but on the ground, Ukraine is still trapped in a war that diplomacy alone can't resolve.
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Opinion: A sober look at the successors of the Russian 'Empire'

The Russian opposition aims to replace Putin, but not the imperialist structure that underpins Russian politics.
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Opinion: Ukraine’s oligarchs were once kingmakers. Where are they now?

Ukraine’s oligarchs, once dominant power brokers, have seen their influence wane amid war, reforms, and shifting economic realities, raising questions about the future of the country’s political landscape.
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Power Lines
Hosted by Jakub Parusinski, Power Lines explores how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed the world and how to go about rebuilding it
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About the project

KI Insights is the Kyiv Independent’s new research unit aimed at providing in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s political scene and business prospects. It focuses on the country’s reconstruction: what are the main challenges, who are the key players and what opportunities are out there?

KI Insights content is produced by a team of analysts with a combined 80 years of experience in Ukrainian political, financial and industrial sectors. The unit is led by Jakub Parusinski, whose prior experience includes roles as Kyiv Post CEO, McKinsey consultant in London and a research editor at BG Capital investment bank in Kyiv. He holds a Masters in Political Science from the Central European University, a Masters in Economics from the University of Gdansk and an MBA from Insead.

Become an Insights subscriber
KI Insights provides subscribers with an inside perspective on Ukraine’s political and economic developments — and the country’s road to reconstruction.
Get a 1-month free access