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Ukraine’s Mobilization Crisis: challenges, needs, and implications for 2026 — Next KI Insights Monthly Briefing
As Ukraine enters 2026, mobilization has emerged as one of the most decisive challenges shaping the country’s military resilience, political stability, and negotiating position. Where is the mobilization system under the greatest strain,
Ukrainians have always felt closely tied to their land, often expressing this through literature and folktales. But these connections have grown even stronger since the country was invaded by Russia in 2022. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci ...
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What the data says about Ukraine’s mobilization crisis
Critics like to chastise Ukraine for its heavy-handed mobilization tactics; more friendly observers view it as an area of strategic vulnerability. So, where does it stand now? The sometimes heavy-handed process of bundling unwilling men into vans is loathed by many and exploited by anti-Ukrainian propaganda — especially in the darker corners of social media.
Britain hosted a meeting of European leaders to discuss bolstering support for Kyiv as winter approaches. By Mark Landler Reporting from London Europe mustered a spirited show of support for Ukraine on Friday, as Britain assembled the “coalition of the ...
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska. Photo by Anton Kulakowskiy, courtesy of the Press Bureau of the Office of the First Lady of Ukraine. “Education is the foundation of resilience and peace, and it must not be put on hold,” First Lady ...
In a town called Staryi Saltiv, in northeastern Ukraine, many buildings lie in ruins after years of war, but only one has been demolished twice: the district school. Russian missiles leveled it in early 2022. The town gradually raised the money not just to ...
This report is part of the Council Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine’s Future. Executive Summary Ukraine’s long-term stability and security depend on its ability to recover economically. While Western policymakers have prioritized military aid and large capital transfers,
On Thursday, December 11 th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the U.S. was pushing Kiev to make territorial concessions to Russia to stop the war, letting Russia get eastern parts of Ukraine, which would then become a “demilitarized free ...
Heading into the first full week of the new year, Gilford Public Library has several community events coming up.
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