Once the country’s kingmakers, Ukraine’s oligarchs have seen their fortunes and influence curtailed by war, sanctions, and political reform. Yet they remain far from irrelevant. This KI Insights briefing, drawing on original analysis by political expert Anatoliy Oktysiuk, explores where Ukraine’s major oligarchs stand today – financially, politically, and geographically – and examines how they may seek to re-enter political life as the landscape evolves. Format: Online, in English. The event w

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. Join KI Insights for a closed-door briefing, where our analysts will map out the political landscape, assess the peace negotiations status, and explore what domestic and international stakeholders should expect in the months ahead. Event details: Date: Monday, September 22. Time: 16:00. Expected duration – 1 hour 30 minutes. Format: In-person, central Kyiv. For security reasons, the locatio

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. Amid extraordinary developments in US–Ukraine–Russia negotiations, KI Insights is hosting a closed-door online Q&A session. You’ll gain a sharper picture of the peace talks ahead, including the agendas each of the sides will bring, the dynamics to watch and frank answers to your toughest questions. Format: Online, in English. The event will include a short, real-time analysis and candid Q&A s

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. Ukraine’s media have long served as a critical actor in shaping the country’s political landscape — reporting from war zones, exposing corruption, and helping define national narratives. But in 2025, the sector itself is in crisis. With USAID funding ended and other international donors stretched thin, many leading publications have been forced to downsize or suspend operations. Editorial team

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. The role and capabilities of uncrewed systems are evolving rapidly. KI Insights invites you to an exclusive off-the-record briefing on the latest technologies, tactics, and trends shaping the drone war — and the emerging opportunities for international partners and investors in this fast-growing sector. Drawing on sources ranging from the trenches of Donbas to the Presidential Office, we will

KI Insights and Tech Force in UA are proud to announce the launch of a new strategic publication: Warcrafted: The Power Behind Ukrainian Defense Tech, a first-of-its-kind catalog spotlighting Ukraine’s most innovative and battle-tested defense technologies. Unmanned systems have been a decisive factor in Ukraine’s defense, enabling the country to repel what was once considered the world’s second-most powerful army. Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces — the first of their kind globally — are not o

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. As Ukraine braces for an intensified Russian offensive, KI Insights invites you to an exclusive off-the-record briefing on the latest battlefield dynamics, military challenges, and Kyiv's evolving strategic outlook. Drawing from sources spanning the trenches of Donbas to the Presidential Office, we'll analyze the shifting threat landscape and its implications for Ukraine’s defenses, Western su

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. As Ukraine anticipates post-war reconstruction, a new wave of privatizations, regulatory reforms, and foreign investment opportunities is reshaping the country's economic landscape. From energy and infrastructure to retail and agriculture, Ukraine is opening up key sectors to domestic and international investors. Join KI Insights for an exclusive online briefing on Tuesday, May 20, where Direc

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. What can Ukraine and its allies expect from Donald Trump's next 100 days? Will diplomacy prevail—or should Kyiv prepare for new shocks? What are the key takeaways, and what should diplomats, humanitarians, and businesses anticipate in the coming weeks? Join KI Insights for our exclusive monthly briefing on Monday, May 12, where Director Jakub Parusinski will explore key scenarios, help you nav

Update: Briefing slides can now be accessed here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. How will the latest high-level talks shape Ukraine’s trajectory? What are the key takeaways, and what should diplomats, humanitarians, and businesses anticipate in the coming weeks? Join KI Insights for an exclusive spot briefing this Thursday, where we will break down the fallout and help you navigate the fast-evolving events. Event details: 📅 Date: Thursday, 6. March ⏰ Time: 18:00 Kyiv

Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from October 13-19. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. This week, a Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will travel to the United States for negotiations. The delegation includes the Office of the President chief Andrii Yermak, and sanctions commissioner, Vladyslav

Editor's note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Feb. 10-Feb. 16. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. This week’s key event is the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), taking place on Feb. 14-16. European defense, Europe-US relations, and Ukraine support/ ceasefire talks will take center stage (all major themes at a somewhat nervous Feb. 3 “infor

Editor's note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Feb. 3-Feb. 9. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. On Feb. 3-8, Washington will host the 4th annual Ukrainian Week, which seeks to build ties between US and Ukrainian policy-makers and church representatives. Pavlo Unguryan, a notable figure in Ukraine’s outreach to US evangelicals, will lead the org

Update: Briefing slides can now be accessed here. KI Insights subscribers can also access the recording. Join our exclusive KI Insights Monthly Briefing to gain critical perspectives on the prospects of a peace process in Ukraine under the new US administration. We will analyze the various involved stakeholders and their negotiation stances and discuss potential dynamics given existing leverage and pressure points. Event details: Topic: Shifting Sands: Trump’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine and R

Editor's note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. The 9-year terms of three Constitutional Court judges will expire at the end of January. Failure to convene a quorum may force the Court to temporarily cease its activities. Ukraine's Constitutional Court has 18 judges, with 6 appointed by the Pres