In this episode, Adam Sybera is joined by The Kyiv Independent’s war reporter Francis Farrell to explore Russia’s recent tactical penetration near Dobropillya. How did months of preparation and new drone innovations enable Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s ground lines of communication, achieve the effects of battlefield air interdiction, and tilt the balance on this critical sector of the front?

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India is navigating tough choices in a fast-changing world. KI Insights editor Alex Fynn speaks with political analyst Sana Hashmi about New Delhi’s response to Trump-era tariffs, its enduring energy ties with Russia under sanctions, and its stance on the war in Ukraine. The conversation unpacks the strategic decisions—and risks—shaping India’s foreign policy future.

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In this episode, KI Insights Senior Research Analyst Adam Sybera speaks with Ruslan "Santa" Myroshnychenko, the former commander of Ukraine’s 2nd International Battalion, about the legion's history, what drives foreign volunteers to join the fight, and how the battalion operates on the frontlines.

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Featuring Oleg Petrasiuk, press officer of Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade, KI Insights analyst Mykolaj Suchy, and the Kyiv Independent defense reporter Kollen Post, this episode offers a sharp, on-the-ground look at how documenting war changes when journalists become combatants, how technology reshapes both reporting and battlefield communication, and why narrative control is central to the information war.

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Director of KI Inisights Jakub Parusinski and Kyiv-based political analyst Anatoliy Oktysiuk examine the recent reshuffle of the Ukrainian government. What’s behind the changes? Is this a move toward reform, consolidation of power, or crisis management by substitution?

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Olena Yermakova, Head of Research at KI Insights, sits down with Dominic Culverwell, business reporter at the Kyiv Independent, to break down the key takeaways from the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference. Together, they review the announced political commitments, investment pledges, and reconstruction strategies.

Catalog "Warcrafted: The Power Behind Ukrainian Defense Tech": https://insights.kyivindependent.com/?shared=686fe49d32c9f6f229036e13

Briefing "Inside Ukraine’s Drone Industry": https://kyivindependent.com/inside-ukraines-drone-industry-opportunities-and-challenges-for-western-partners/

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In this episode, KI Insights Senior Research Analyst Adam Sybera and Czech MEP Jan Farský (Mayors and Independents) unpack the rising tide of illiberal democracy and anti-EU populism in Central Europe. As the Czech Republic approaches a pivotal general election, what’s at stake for Ukraine, regional stability, and the unity of the European Union? And how are Russian information operations and domestic media ecosystems shaping political narratives across the Visegrád Four?

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In the second episode of the Insights Podcast, Director Jakub Parusinski is joined by The Kyiv Independent's frontline reporter Francis Farrell to dissect Russia’s 2025 summer offensive in Ukraine. What are the motivations behind Russia's timing, the tactical shifts on both sides, and what this escalation means for the future of the war and Western support?

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Welcome to the KI Insights podcast. In the pilot, Director of KI Insights Jakub Parusinski, alongside Head of Research Olena Yermakova and Senior Research Analyst Adam Sybera, talk over the ceasefire saga of the Russo-Ukrainian war and its latest developments following the Istanbul negotiations.

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