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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Exhibits have arrived from Ukraine for tomorrow's @kyivindependent.com event at Kings Place in London😅. Still a few tickets left if you want to make this Friday night special! (link below)

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ukraine's 'Too Big to Fail' Strategy 🎧Watch the full discussion: 🔸YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx29... 🔸Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3raZ... 🔸Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #UkraineInsights #UkrainePodcast #UkraineWar

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Ukraine's recovery is no longer just about reconstruction. After #URC, the bigger questions are political and financial: who pays, what role does defence play, and how long can Europe sustain support? Alex Fynn and @jakubparusinski.bsky.social unpack it in the new #UkraineInsights episode 👇

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Who Will Pay to Rebuild Ukraine? Recovery, War & Political Tensions

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Fittingly on the day Ukraine drones rain down on Moscow, the latest episode of @ki-insights.bsky.social dives into what NATO should learn from Ukraine's way of waging war. Hugely thankful to @anderspucknielsen.dk and Mykolaj Suchý for such a thoughtful and informative discussion.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Kyiv defiant tonight amid threats of a massive attack. Everyone rushing off to apartments, bars, shelters... with friends and wine, to meet what comes on their terms

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Ukraine's Rada is in a deadlock, threatening international funding, EU accession and socio-political stability. Can Zelensky manage the deepening crisis (amid waves of corruption cases)? Anatoliy and I break it down at the @ki-insights.bsky.social pod YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRqz...

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Ukraine’s Political Crisis: Corruption, Parliament Chaos & Zelensky’s Power Struggle

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ukraine is facing one of its most complicated internal political moments since the start of the full-scale war. In the latest #UkraineInsights episode, @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & Anatolii Oktysiuk unpack the growing political tensions inside Ukraine. 👇

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Ukraine’s Political Crisis: Corruption, Parliament Chaos & Zelensky’s Power Struggle

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

“Nobody is holding territory with drones” - they can disrupt and deny territory, but not control it. Mykolaj Suchý spoke to Preston Stewart for @ki-insights.bsky.social about how traditional firepower is being pushed off the battlefield — and how Ukraine is reshaping how wars are fought

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Whether its uprooting Russian influence or normalization with Ukraine – change won’t be immediate. Check out @ki-insights.bsky.social latest podcast on the fallout from Magyar’s victory with Botond Feledy #Hungary #Orban #Magyar

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Orbán Defeated: Power Shift in Hungary and What Comes Next

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Russia's 4+ years of full scale war against Ukraine are going so well Ukraine has expanded its sphere of influence from Hungary to the GCC

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“One of the greatest lies we tell ourselves is that everybody wants the truth.” — Peter Pomerantsev In the latest Ukraine Insights episode, @peterpomerantsev.bsky.social reflects on why propaganda works even when people know it’s false. ▶️ Watch the full episode ↓ youtu.be/SIawlg2fSKI

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How to Win an Information War: Peter Pomerantsev on Propaganda and Disinformation

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Exceptional overview of the dynamics of disinformation in our increasingly fact-free world by @peterpomerantsev.bsky.social at @ki-insights.bsky.social Check it out and take a break from worrying about Iran (and worry about something else) 🙃 open.spotify.com/episode/3W0V...

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Peter Pomerantsev on How to Win an Information War

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

📅 Upcoming events: "Ukraine’s next elections: Preparations, Politics, and Pitfalls." KI Insights monthly briefing, where Senior Political Analyst, Anatoliy Oktysiuk& @jakubparusinski.bsky.social will discuss Ukraine’s push for elections 🔒Subscribers only. 🔗Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 11/🧵

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

“Let’s reinforce our presence to give Russia a clear signal that we will not allow aggression” President Petr Pavel I spoke with President Pavel about realistic ceasefire scenarios, sustained pressure on Russia, and Ukraine’s place in the EU and ultimately NATO. Links below:

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

In our latest episode, KI Insights Director @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & Senior Political Analyst Anatoliy Oktysiuk unpack what went wrong over four years of war, & whether the newest leadership reshuffle signals a move from reactive crisis management to long-term strategy.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The case of Vladyslav #Heraskevych underscores the deep politicization of sport Hockey legend Dominik Hašek spoke to @ki-insights.bsky.social about the IOC’s double standards toward 🇺🇦 athletes and how sport is being used to normalize 🇷🇺aggression youtu.be/5tcQVVQwTLA?...

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Dominik Hašek on the IOC, Russia, and the 2026 Winter Olympics

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🌍If territorial red lines shift in #Greenland, they shift everywhere From Crimea to #Donbas, precedents matter. In our latest episode, KI Insights director @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & Anatoliy Oktysiuk explore how erosion of international norms carries consequences far beyond any single crisis👇

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Coercive mobilization fuels social tensions and anti-UA propaganda, making it a target for RU intelligence Ops But in a rare piece of good news, it seems mobilization linked violence/ terrorism actually declined in 2025 See the @ki-insights.bsky.social report: kyivindependent.com/what-the-dat...

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

In which I float that the media sector consolidating and producing a few Murdoch-like figures is the lesser evil compared to a gradual erosion of the 4th estate and @marcelakunova.bsky.social brings me back to reality with sane and thoughtful arguments 😅

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In a special episode of the FixEd podcast, we’re looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026. The Fix’s @jakubparusinski.bsky.social and @journalismnews.bsky.social's MD @marcelakunova.bsky.social traded their takes on the good and the bad in media this past year – and their aspirations for 2026.

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FixEd podcast: What a year!

2025 was a year of innovation – but also attacks on press freedom and further media fragmentation. Jakub Parusinski and Marcela Kunova trade their takes on 2025 and aspirations for 2026.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Another big week ahead for Ukraine-watchers. Here's 7 things to look forward to (head over to @ki-insights.bsky.social or sign-up to The Week Ahead to stay up to date mailchi.mp/kyivindepend...) 🧵

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

What Are Ukraine’s 2026 Scenarios? Let’s discuss at the KI Insights in-person briefing in Kyiv! 🔗Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #UkraineAnalysis

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

What trajectory will Ukraine follow next? Join us on 5 Dec for an exclusive briefing, where KI Insights Director @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & Anatoliy Oktysiuk will help you make sense of rapidly shifting political landscape. Subscribers only 🔗Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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KI Insights briefing and Christmas reception registration

KI Insights, a strategic intelligence unit powered by the Kyiv Independent, organizes monthly briefings on major political and economic issues. In December, we will discuss the scenarios for Ukraine i...

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

In the world of doomscrolling, you have less than ten seconds to capture your audience's attention, journalist, trainer, and expert Aleksandar Manasiev warned in the second episode of the FixEd podcast. 📍 Get more insights in the full interview 👉 thefix.media/2025/09/04/f...

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🎙 New Episode: Geneva talks & the NABU crisis — Has Zelensky bought time? Our experts break down how diplomacy and the domestic scandal are colliding. 🧵 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0lVT...

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Geneva talks & NABU crisis: Has Zelensky bought time?

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🎧 Listen to the full episode with @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & A.Oktysiuk: open.spotify.com/episode/0lVT... Ukraine Insights — in-depth analysis and conversations with those who know Ukraine best.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Big news from Ukraine this morning - hugely destabilizing both internally and for the peace process #ukraine #nabu #yermak

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

All this unfolds as Ukraine faces one of its toughest moments yet: Russian strikes on critical energy infrastructure have caused rolling blackouts nationwide, while the front line is deteriorating with #Russia’s forces edging closer to capturing #Pokrovsk in the #Donbas. 5/🧵

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As a result, the Energy Minister and the Justice Minister resigned, sanctions were imposed on key figures in the case, and Energoatom’s vice president Jakob Hartmut was suspended. But public discontent won’t be so easily contained. 4/🧵

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The raids followed months of mounting tensions between Ukraine’s leadership and the country’s top anti-corruption bodies that peaked in July with the so-called Cardboard Maidan protests. 3/🧵

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Anti-corruption detectives from NABU and SAPO raided the homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and Energoatom offices, uncovering piles of cash and signs of entrenched graft. 2/🧵

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The biggest scandal of Zelensky’s presidency.🧵 Everyone is talking about it. We asked the experts. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0A4O... #Ukraine #NABU #Mindich #Zelensky

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

For the latest FixEd episode, journalist, editor of @thelocalsweden.bsky.social, and trainer @emmalofgren.bsky.social joins host Orsolya Seregely to explore the key challenges facing today’s newsrooms, including the shift from traffic-driven to audience-focused, staff retention & newsroom toxicity.

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FixEd podcast: newsroom leadership with Emma Löfgren

The shift from traffic-driven to audience-focused newsrooms has been a particularly draining challenge.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As the Operation Midas scandal was breaking, I spoke to Anatolii about the risks Ukraine was facing. Sadly, grim forecasts seem to be coming true - Ukraine is at its most vulnerable since the winter of 2022/2023 with grave challenges ahead

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

💶 The EU Economic & Financial Affairs Council #ECOFIN meets on Nov 13 – with UA 2026 funding still unresolved. #Belgium continues to block reparations loan proposal, raising questions over shared risks. What else should we watch next week? 👇🧵 #KIweekahead #Ukraine Photo: Simon Wohlfahrt

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Why attend the G20 when all that matters is G2 (or 2.5)

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

1 week to go!🚨 Join us on Nov 13 for our next KI Insights Monthly Briefing: “Battlefield Update: #Ukraine's Frontline Situation Ahead of Winter.” 🕓 16:30 Kyiv | 15:30 Brussels | 14:30 London | 09:30 DC 🔗 kyivindependent.com/ukraine-batt...

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Update: Browse @jakubparusinski.bsky.social & Francis's briefing presentation here: insights.kyivindependent.com?shared=6853d... KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording.

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Join KI Insights for an exclusive online briefing on Tue, May 20, where Director @jakubparusinski.bsky.social will delve into #Ukraine's evolving business environment. 🖋️ Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi... Full event details: kyivindependent.com/reforms-tran...

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

“Despite the doom and gloom of the funding cuts, I left Perugia more optimistic than I arrived – mainly because of some of the less obvious ways in which the industry has changed”, @jakubparusinski.bsky.social writes. Here are his 10 thoughts coming out of the @journalismfestival.com.

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10 reflections on the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia - The Fix

The future of media financing, the role of MediaTech & the not-so-central place of AI – Jakub Parusinski shares his insights from the 2025 @International Journalism Festival.

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The real question is how many top secret government Signal chats have randos who are *not* chief editors of major news publications 👊🇺🇸🔥

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The National Security Council is looking into how Goldberg was added for a second day now 😳 Let me solve the mystery: Waltz typed 'J' and Jeffrey was right next to JD You're welcome

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Worth noting - much of Trump 2s political capital, meant to be used on reshaping global order, has been squandered in Ukraine He's lost a lot of cards

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The big question - just how much space is between US and Russian negotiators and to what extent is a facade still meaningful

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

US and UA delegations are meeting in Saudi today. While a breakthrough seems unlikely (though not impossible), the outcome will provide meaningful insights on the real priorities of the Trump administration. 🧵 #UkraineRussiaWar

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The answer - immediately thehill.com/newsletters/...

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Jakub Parusinski @jakubparusinski.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

How soon till this gets blamed at "an adversary" of the current administration (e.g. Ukraine)?

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It's telling how Trump's chaotic comms is now all over the place on US aid to Ukraine and deals with Russia because they dimly sense that they're ending up in a place where not getting concessions from either Russia or Ukraine makes the US look like idiots

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