Kyiv Dispatch
By Sergiy Slipchenko
Follow for articles and news relating to issues that interest me and where I can provide valuable insight. Including the war in Donbas, Russian disinformation, extremist groups and other topics. As I am based in Kyiv it is the most up-to-date and timely information available, delivered in a nice... Read more
Follow for articles and news relating to issues that interest me and where I can provide valuable insight. Including the war in Donbas, Russian disinformation, extremist groups and other topics. As I am based in Kyiv it is the most up-to-date and timely information available, delivered in a nice, clean format without extra fluff. Hence "Kyiv Dispatch". Additional thoughts on other issues from time to time.
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The Invasion of Staromar'ivka
On Oct. 26, Russian-controlled media began to publish reports that the Ukrainian military has entered and occupied a village. The village of Staroma'ivka, 63km south of Donetsk, is within the designated grey zone, an area that is meant to be neutral between t…
Far-right group assaults Kyiv bar "HvLv"
A bar in Kyiv was targeted by a far-right group, allegedly "Centuria", but their social media accounts denied any involvement. Two security guards were attacked with mace and telescopic metal batons. The entire attack lasted about 5 minutes, from 18:39-18:44,…
Zelensky's Constitutional Power Grab
“Just because the decree which elected [Tupytsky and Kasminin] was canceled, does not mean they are removed from their position,” said Halyna Chyzhyk, a Lawyer at the Anti-corruption Action Center.Under Ukraine’s constitution, a judge’s spot is secured for a …