Dr Alina Nychyk
@alinanychyk.bsky.social
Political Science Scholar: #RussiaUkraineWar #EU-#Ukraine #ForeignPolicyAnalysis #security
PhD from UManchester @manchester.ac.uk
Currently at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Social Activist: #democracy #youth #education
alinanychyk.com
PhD from UManchester @manchester.ac.uk
Currently at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Social Activist: #democracy #youth #education
alinanychyk.com
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Dr Alina Nychyk
@alinanychyk.bsky.social
· Jan 30
Ukraine Vis-à-Vis Russia and the EU | Columbia University Press
This book investigates the making of Ukraine’s foreign policy towards the European Union and Russia between February 2014 and February 2015. To contextuali... | CUP
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Hello, Blue Sky! I am a Political Science scholar researching #Ukraine's #foreignpolicy, #EU-#Ukraine relations and #RussiaUkrainewar, working in Zurich. My book:
Ukraine Vis-à-Vis Russia and the EU. Misperceptions of Foreign Challenges in Times of War, 2014–2015 cup.columbia.edu/book/ukraine...
Ukraine Vis-à-Vis Russia and the EU. Misperceptions of Foreign Challenges in Times of War, 2014–2015 cup.columbia.edu/book/ukraine...
Our interesting discussion on Europe in 2026 with Ukr Amb Vsevolod Chentsov, MEP Petras Austrevicius, analysts James Siebens and Amanda Paul at @epc-official.bsky.social in Brussels. We agree that the #EU should develop its #security actorness and work for a just and stable #peace in #Ukraine.
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Our interesting discussion on Europe in 2026 with Ukr Amb Vsevolod Chentsov, MEP Petras Austrevicius, analysts James Siebens and Amanda Paul at @epc-official.bsky.social in Brussels. We agree that the #EU should develop its #security actorness and work for a just and stable #peace in #Ukraine.
My new article for @defactoexpert.bsky.social
Is Switzerland a reliable security partner for Europe? –
Alina Nychyk, Felix Lisibach
What place does Switzerland have within the new security developments on the European continent and is it a reliable security partner?
www.defacto.expert?p=51990&lang...
Alina Nychyk, Felix Lisibach
What place does Switzerland have within the new security developments on the European continent and is it a reliable security partner?
www.defacto.expert?p=51990&lang...
Is Switzerland a reliable security partner for Europe? – DeFacto
www.defacto.expert
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My new article for @defactoexpert.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My first article for Swiss @defactoexpert.bsky.social Comparing #Swiss and #Ukrainian #neutrality, we conclude: #Ukraine could follow a Swiss example,if #Russia follows the German - it overcomes its imperial wishes and develops into a civilised democratic country.
www.defacto.expert/2025/08/15/n...
www.defacto.expert/2025/08/15/n...
Neutralität: Wann sie funktioniert und wann nicht. Die Fälle Schweiz und Ukraine – DeFacto
www.defacto.expert
August 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
My first article for Swiss @defactoexpert.bsky.social Comparing #Swiss and #Ukrainian #neutrality, we conclude: #Ukraine could follow a Swiss example,if #Russia follows the German - it overcomes its imperial wishes and develops into a civilised democratic country.
www.defacto.expert/2025/08/15/n...
www.defacto.expert/2025/08/15/n...
In light of the coming #peace talks of #Trump & #PutinIsaWarCriminal, it is important to think how #Ukrainians view #peace with #Russia, how Ukrainian public opinion was changing over 3 years of #RussianUkraineWar and how this can influence the end of the war.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Ukrainian public opinion and the path to peace with Russia
A central question in the Russo-Ukrainian war is under what circumstances Ukraine will make territorial concessions in order to end the war. Ukrainian public opinion will be a crucial factor. Initi...
www.tandfonline.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In light of the coming #peace talks of #Trump & #PutinIsaWarCriminal, it is important to think how #Ukrainians view #peace with #Russia, how Ukrainian public opinion was changing over 3 years of #RussianUkraineWar and how this can influence the end of the war.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
Our article with Paul D'Anieri on impact of #Ukrainian public opinion on #peace negotiations is out @eepolitics.bsky.social! Sadly,the #war is going on and our research is still relevant.Thanks @oonuch.bsky.social @emmamateo.bsky.social @lenkabustikova.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Ukrainian public opinion and the path to peace with Russia
A central question in the Russo-Ukrainian war is under what circumstances Ukraine will make territorial concessions in order to end the war. Ukrainian public opinion will be a crucial factor. Initi...
www.tandfonline.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our article with Paul D'Anieri on impact of #Ukrainian public opinion on #peace negotiations is out @eepolitics.bsky.social! Sadly,the #war is going on and our research is still relevant.Thanks @oonuch.bsky.social @emmamateo.bsky.social @lenkabustikova.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
OPINION: “The EU is not equipped to deal with outside actors who fundamentally threaten its existence, with whom it cannot find a negotiated solution and peacefully coexist,” writes @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @glandsbergis.bsky.social.
Opinion | Kasparov and Landsbergis: Europe’s Future Depends on Confrontation, Not Compromise
To survive, the European Union needs to change.
www.politico.com
August 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
OPINION: “The EU is not equipped to deal with outside actors who fundamentally threaten its existence, with whom it cannot find a negotiated solution and peacefully coexist,” writes @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @glandsbergis.bsky.social.
Our article with Paul D'Anieri on impact of #Ukrainian public opinion on #peace negotiations is out @eepolitics.bsky.social! Sadly,the #war is going on and our research is still relevant.Thanks @oonuch.bsky.social @emmamateo.bsky.social @lenkabustikova.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Ukrainian public opinion and the path to peace with Russia
A central question in the Russo-Ukrainian war is under what circumstances Ukraine will make territorial concessions in order to end the war. Ukrainian public opinion will be a crucial factor. Initi...
www.tandfonline.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our article with Paul D'Anieri on impact of #Ukrainian public opinion on #peace negotiations is out @eepolitics.bsky.social! Sadly,the #war is going on and our research is still relevant.Thanks @oonuch.bsky.social @emmamateo.bsky.social @lenkabustikova.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It was great to attend #iccees2025 at @ucl.ac.uk in London. I chaired a great panel, presented my research on #Ukraine's new foreign policy towards #EU after 2022, reconnected with my former colleagues, and got new interesting contacts.
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It was great to attend #iccees2025 at @ucl.ac.uk in London. I chaired a great panel, presented my research on #Ukraine's new foreign policy towards #EU after 2022, reconnected with my former colleagues, and got new interesting contacts.
Just arrived to #iccees2025 at @ucl.ac.uk Will present my work on #Ukraine️ foreign policy towards the #EU during #RussiaUkraineWar
July 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just arrived to #iccees2025 at @ucl.ac.uk Will present my work on #Ukraine️ foreign policy towards the #EU during #RussiaUkraineWar
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⚡️Russia scales up propaganda operations across Africa, Ukrainian intelligence says.
By the end of the year, Kremlin propaganda channel RT plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, HUR said on July 13.
kyivindependent.com/russia-scale...
By the end of the year, Kremlin propaganda channel RT plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, HUR said on July 13.
kyivindependent.com/russia-scale...
Russia scales up propaganda operations across Africa, Ukrainian intelligence says
By the end of the year, Russia Today plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, Ukraine's military intelligence said says.
kyivindependent.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
⚡️Russia scales up propaganda operations across Africa, Ukrainian intelligence says.
By the end of the year, Kremlin propaganda channel RT plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, HUR said on July 13.
kyivindependent.com/russia-scale...
By the end of the year, Kremlin propaganda channel RT plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, HUR said on July 13.
kyivindependent.com/russia-scale...
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
Ukraine’s sabotage-ready river drone Ursula now deploys UAVs mid-mission
The new Ukrainian Ursula river drone can strike surface targets as kamikaze boat or deploy a UAV for recon in contested river zones.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/13/u...
The new Ukrainian Ursula river drone can strike surface targets as kamikaze boat or deploy a UAV for recon in contested river zones.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/13/u...
Ukraine’s sabotage-ready river drone Ursula now deploys UAVs mid-mission (video)
The news Ukrainian Ursula river drone can strike surface targets as kamikaze boat or deploy a UAV for recon in contested river zones.
euromaidanpress.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ukraine’s sabotage-ready river drone Ursula now deploys UAVs mid-mission
The new Ukrainian Ursula river drone can strike surface targets as kamikaze boat or deploy a UAV for recon in contested river zones.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/13/u...
The new Ukrainian Ursula river drone can strike surface targets as kamikaze boat or deploy a UAV for recon in contested river zones.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/13/u...
I am in Brussels to conduct interviews with policy makers and experts for my research on #Ukraine’s foreign policy towards the #EuropeanUnion after 2022.
May 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I am in Brussels to conduct interviews with policy makers and experts for my research on #Ukraine’s foreign policy towards the #EuropeanUnion after 2022.
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
HBO made Chornobyl’s tragedy known.
But it’s really the story of hundreds of thousands of lives — stories we must remember so history never repeats.
But it’s really the story of hundreds of thousands of lives — stories we must remember so history never repeats.
April 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
HBO made Chornobyl’s tragedy known.
But it’s really the story of hundreds of thousands of lives — stories we must remember so history never repeats.
But it’s really the story of hundreds of thousands of lives — stories we must remember so history never repeats.
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
🚨 Russian forces struck Sumy on Good Friday with a drone, hitting a confectionery workshop making Easter cakes, killing one person and injuring another.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 Russian forces struck Sumy on Good Friday with a drone, hitting a confectionery workshop making Easter cakes, killing one person and injuring another.
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On Palm Sunday, russian missiles struck the city center of Sumy. Local authorities report numerous dead and injured. This is despicable. Witkoff should be proud of the “peace” his negotiations enable.
📷: Suspilne, city council.
📷: Suspilne, city council.
April 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
On Palm Sunday, russian missiles struck the city center of Sumy. Local authorities report numerous dead and injured. This is despicable. Witkoff should be proud of the “peace” his negotiations enable.
📷: Suspilne, city council.
📷: Suspilne, city council.
My Sumy...
🔴 UPD: Casualty toll in Sumy rises to 31, including two children. 84 others were injured, including 10 children.
Russian forces targeted bus city center on a Palm Sunday with ballistic missiles.
Russian forces targeted bus city center on a Palm Sunday with ballistic missiles.
April 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
My Sumy...
My hometown...😭
🚨 In Sumy, rescuers are working to contain fires at multiple sites following a Russian missile strike.
According to the city council, 74 people have been injured, including 13 children.
A portion of a school building has been destroyed. 40 children and 16 adults evacuated.
According to the city council, 74 people have been injured, including 13 children.
A portion of a school building has been destroyed. 40 children and 16 adults evacuated.
March 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
My hometown...😭
My comments for @jyllands-posten.dk about the #Putin-#Trump call:
- Current US stance to provide security guarantees to #Ukraine only after peace is ridiculous.
- It is important not to repeat Minsk Agreements failures. No #frozen war,so that #Russia attacks again.
jyllands-posten.dk/internationa...
- Current US stance to provide security guarantees to #Ukraine only after peace is ridiculous.
- It is important not to repeat Minsk Agreements failures. No #frozen war,so that #Russia attacks again.
jyllands-posten.dk/internationa...
Optimisten Trump ignorerer det helt store problem og de tre kræfter bag det, siger tysk ekspert
Trump og hans håndgangne mænd er optimister om deres arbejde for fred i Ukraine, mens mange andre ryster på hovedet. Med hjælp fra tre af de personer, der ved mest om Ukraine og fred, har vi i anledni...
jyllands-posten.dk
March 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My comments for @jyllands-posten.dk about the #Putin-#Trump call:
- Current US stance to provide security guarantees to #Ukraine only after peace is ridiculous.
- It is important not to repeat Minsk Agreements failures. No #frozen war,so that #Russia attacks again.
jyllands-posten.dk/internationa...
- Current US stance to provide security guarantees to #Ukraine only after peace is ridiculous.
- It is important not to repeat Minsk Agreements failures. No #frozen war,so that #Russia attacks again.
jyllands-posten.dk/internationa...
I am surprised that so many people are surprised now. 🧐The world is crazy and anything unexpected can happen. One needs to be prepared for different scenarios and continue working. Or maybe I am not surprised because I am Ukrainian. 💙💛
March 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I am surprised that so many people are surprised now. 🧐The world is crazy and anything unexpected can happen. One needs to be prepared for different scenarios and continue working. Or maybe I am not surprised because I am Ukrainian. 💙💛
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
The idiocalypse if you will 🧟
February 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The idiocalypse if you will 🧟
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
On the night of February 27, 2025, russia launched 166 Shahed-type UAVs and imitator drones from multiple directions.
Ukrainian forces repelled the attack, downing 90 drones across 10 regions. 72 drone-simulators were lost without harm.
Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered damage.
Ukrainian forces repelled the attack, downing 90 drones across 10 regions. 72 drone-simulators were lost without harm.
Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered damage.
February 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
On the night of February 27, 2025, russia launched 166 Shahed-type UAVs and imitator drones from multiple directions.
Ukrainian forces repelled the attack, downing 90 drones across 10 regions. 72 drone-simulators were lost without harm.
Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered damage.
Ukrainian forces repelled the attack, downing 90 drones across 10 regions. 72 drone-simulators were lost without harm.
Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered damage.
Reposted by Dr Alina Nychyk
Ten years ago today the Russian opposition politician & fierce Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov was shot dead on a bridge opposite Red Square.
February 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ten years ago today the Russian opposition politician & fierce Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov was shot dead on a bridge opposite Red Square.