Ilona Solohub
@ilonasolohub.bsky.social
economist, VoxUkraine editor
My compassion to Berliners who stay without electricity and heat. Unfortunately, Russian sabotage will be getting worse.
Thus, German secret services should activate their checks of Russian networks, and objects of critical infrastructure should get much more protection.
Thus, German secret services should activate their checks of Russian networks, and objects of critical infrastructure should get much more protection.
January 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
My compassion to Berliners who stay without electricity and heat. Unfortunately, Russian sabotage will be getting worse.
Thus, German secret services should activate their checks of Russian networks, and objects of critical infrastructure should get much more protection.
Thus, German secret services should activate their checks of Russian networks, and objects of critical infrastructure should get much more protection.
Trump's actions in Venezuela mean the following:
1) Russia gave Trump a "carrot" in line with their "spheres of influence" paradigm
2) in return Russia (very likely) wants the US to stay away from Ukraine and Europe.
Only united Ukraine and Europe have a chance in the next few years.
1) Russia gave Trump a "carrot" in line with their "spheres of influence" paradigm
2) in return Russia (very likely) wants the US to stay away from Ukraine and Europe.
Only united Ukraine and Europe have a chance in the next few years.
January 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Trump's actions in Venezuela mean the following:
1) Russia gave Trump a "carrot" in line with their "spheres of influence" paradigm
2) in return Russia (very likely) wants the US to stay away from Ukraine and Europe.
Only united Ukraine and Europe have a chance in the next few years.
1) Russia gave Trump a "carrot" in line with their "spheres of influence" paradigm
2) in return Russia (very likely) wants the US to stay away from Ukraine and Europe.
Only united Ukraine and Europe have a chance in the next few years.
My friend runs a social enterprise: internally displaced Ukrainian women produce these beautiful knitted things.
You can order some from the web-site.
loverises.shop/Handcrafted-...
You can order some from the web-site.
loverises.shop/Handcrafted-...
Handcrafted Winterwear
Discover cozy handcrafted winterwear designed to keep you warm while adding effortless style to your everyday life. This collection features scarves, headbands, gloves, mittens, neck warmers, ponchos,...
loverises.shop
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
My friend runs a social enterprise: internally displaced Ukrainian women produce these beautiful knitted things.
You can order some from the web-site.
loverises.shop/Handcrafted-...
You can order some from the web-site.
loverises.shop/Handcrafted-...
A discovery by another "Russian liberal": you are resisting by being silent, reading and thinking.
She definitely deserves a Nobel prize (in Physics, for example).
She definitely deserves a Nobel prize (in Physics, for example).
January 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
A discovery by another "Russian liberal": you are resisting by being silent, reading and thinking.
She definitely deserves a Nobel prize (in Physics, for example).
She definitely deserves a Nobel prize (in Physics, for example).
"Peace negotiations" are just a spectacle directed by Putin, in which, unfortunately, the US president is the main puppet
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
Vladimir Putin’s ‘negotiations’ are a trap
Putin wants to destroy Ukraine as a state and Ukrainian as a national identity.
www.japantimes.co.jp
December 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"Peace negotiations" are just a spectacle directed by Putin, in which, unfortunately, the US president is the main puppet
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
Today I spent almost entire night and entire morning in the underground parking of my house. Several homes in Kyiv were destroyed, more than 20 people injured.
Believing in "negotiations" or "peace deals" when Russia is terrorizing Ukraine every day is either stupid or maleficent.
Believing in "negotiations" or "peace deals" when Russia is terrorizing Ukraine every day is either stupid or maleficent.
December 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today I spent almost entire night and entire morning in the underground parking of my house. Several homes in Kyiv were destroyed, more than 20 people injured.
Believing in "negotiations" or "peace deals" when Russia is terrorizing Ukraine every day is either stupid or maleficent.
Believing in "negotiations" or "peace deals" when Russia is terrorizing Ukraine every day is either stupid or maleficent.
A new research on the networks of Russian influence in Europe
razomwestand.com/new-research...
razomwestand.com/new-research...
New Research: Mapping the Political and Corporate Resistance to Europe’s Phase-Out of Russian Energy | Razom We Stand
Despite the European Union’s commitment under REPowerEU to eliminate dependence on Russian fossil fuels following the 2022 full-scale invasion of […]
razomwestand.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A new research on the networks of Russian influence in Europe
razomwestand.com/new-research...
razomwestand.com/new-research...
Now Russians openly say that they will not stop the war until they destroy Europe. The US is eager to help them in this endeavor.
Thus Europe must treat any "peace negotiations" as a destruction and increase provision of weapons to Ukraine in order to destroy Russia before it implements its plan.
Thus Europe must treat any "peace negotiations" as a destruction and increase provision of weapons to Ukraine in order to destroy Russia before it implements its plan.
December 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Now Russians openly say that they will not stop the war until they destroy Europe. The US is eager to help them in this endeavor.
Thus Europe must treat any "peace negotiations" as a destruction and increase provision of weapons to Ukraine in order to destroy Russia before it implements its plan.
Thus Europe must treat any "peace negotiations" as a destruction and increase provision of weapons to Ukraine in order to destroy Russia before it implements its plan.
In addition to energy generation and distribution, now Russians consistently target warehouses with medicines hoping to leave Ukrainians without medical help too.
December 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In addition to energy generation and distribution, now Russians consistently target warehouses with medicines hoping to leave Ukrainians without medical help too.
The new US security strategy is the first strategy (and I have seen a lot of them) that has a name in it.
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The new US security strategy is the first strategy (and I have seen a lot of them) that has a name in it.
A 1993 cartoon in Ukrainian newspaper. The signature says "Give us the gun, and we guarantee you safety"
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A 1993 cartoon in Ukrainian newspaper. The signature says "Give us the gun, and we guarantee you safety"
Putin's statement that "if Europe will attack us, we are ready", is a clear threat of war on Europe. The answer from Europe should be strong.
At least confiscation of Russian assets and using it to urgently arm Ukraine.
At least confiscation of Russian assets and using it to urgently arm Ukraine.
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Putin's statement that "if Europe will attack us, we are ready", is a clear threat of war on Europe. The answer from Europe should be strong.
At least confiscation of Russian assets and using it to urgently arm Ukraine.
At least confiscation of Russian assets and using it to urgently arm Ukraine.
ECB does not approve transferring Russian assets to Ukraine.
Next, ECB officials, together with Belgium officials and Euroclear management, should ship this money to Russia.
By foot, in suitcases.
And they must stay in Russia if they love it so much.
Next, ECB officials, together with Belgium officials and Euroclear management, should ship this money to Russia.
By foot, in suitcases.
And they must stay in Russia if they love it so much.
December 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
ECB does not approve transferring Russian assets to Ukraine.
Next, ECB officials, together with Belgium officials and Euroclear management, should ship this money to Russia.
By foot, in suitcases.
And they must stay in Russia if they love it so much.
Next, ECB officials, together with Belgium officials and Euroclear management, should ship this money to Russia.
By foot, in suitcases.
And they must stay in Russia if they love it so much.
Now everyone can witness in real time what would have happened if the US sided with Nazi Germany.
The European countries occupied, the genocide in the midst of Europe ongoing with everyone looking the other way etc.
voxukraine.org/en/rashism-o...
The European countries occupied, the genocide in the midst of Europe ongoing with everyone looking the other way etc.
voxukraine.org/en/rashism-o...
Rashism or why russians are the new Nazi
For years, Russian propaganda has painted Ukrainians as nazi, neo-nazi or Bandera-nazi, accusing them of being nationalists. Despite their extensive...
voxukraine.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Now everyone can witness in real time what would have happened if the US sided with Nazi Germany.
The European countries occupied, the genocide in the midst of Europe ongoing with everyone looking the other way etc.
voxukraine.org/en/rashism-o...
The European countries occupied, the genocide in the midst of Europe ongoing with everyone looking the other way etc.
voxukraine.org/en/rashism-o...
"Security guarantees could include: Ukraine's accession to NATO, the deployment of nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory, or the deployment of a large military contingent capable of confronting Russia."
This and more insights in Valeriy Zaluznyi's article:
www.liga.net/en/politics/...
This and more insights in Valeriy Zaluznyi's article:
www.liga.net/en/politics/...
Politics and War. Reality vs Expectations
Why is it critically important to formulate a political goal in war? Explains Valeriy Zaluzhny, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
www.liga.net
November 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Security guarantees could include: Ukraine's accession to NATO, the deployment of nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory, or the deployment of a large military contingent capable of confronting Russia."
This and more insights in Valeriy Zaluznyi's article:
www.liga.net/en/politics/...
This and more insights in Valeriy Zaluznyi's article:
www.liga.net/en/politics/...
Reposted by Ilona Solohub
Witkoff-Dmitriev plan RE #Ukraine is wrong & it'd be crazy to start negotiations w an extreme RUS position.
@tderyugina.bsky.social @ilonasolohub.bsky.social, Anastassia Fedyk, James Hodson & I have a counter-proposal that would give genuine peace.
Our 28 points vs RUS 28 points.
#UkrainianView
@tderyugina.bsky.social @ilonasolohub.bsky.social, Anastassia Fedyk, James Hodson & I have a counter-proposal that would give genuine peace.
Our 28 points vs RUS 28 points.
#UkrainianView
The genuine peace plan
Recently a number of media outlets published a 28-point “peace plan”. In reality, this plan will only escalate the war...
voxukraine.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Witkoff-Dmitriev plan RE #Ukraine is wrong & it'd be crazy to start negotiations w an extreme RUS position.
@tderyugina.bsky.social @ilonasolohub.bsky.social, Anastassia Fedyk, James Hodson & I have a counter-proposal that would give genuine peace.
Our 28 points vs RUS 28 points.
#UkrainianView
@tderyugina.bsky.social @ilonasolohub.bsky.social, Anastassia Fedyk, James Hodson & I have a counter-proposal that would give genuine peace.
Our 28 points vs RUS 28 points.
#UkrainianView
This is the plan that would really lead to peace. But its implementation requires some courage:
voxukraine.org/en/the-genui...
voxukraine.org/en/the-genui...
The genuine peace plan
Recently a number of media outlets published a 28-point “peace plan”. In reality, this plan will only escalate the war...
voxukraine.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This is the plan that would really lead to peace. But its implementation requires some courage:
voxukraine.org/en/the-genui...
voxukraine.org/en/the-genui...
Today, Ukraine is withstanding combined forces of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Forcing Ukraine to capitulate is the worst crime - it is betrayal.
Please read and sign if you wish a realistic proposal for the lasting peace.
ukraineinsights.substack.com/p/what-a-rea...
Please read and sign if you wish a realistic proposal for the lasting peace.
ukraineinsights.substack.com/p/what-a-rea...
What a real peace plan looks like
Sign to signal your support for the "Century of Peace" agreement
ukraineinsights.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today, Ukraine is withstanding combined forces of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Forcing Ukraine to capitulate is the worst crime - it is betrayal.
Please read and sign if you wish a realistic proposal for the lasting peace.
ukraineinsights.substack.com/p/what-a-rea...
Please read and sign if you wish a realistic proposal for the lasting peace.
ukraineinsights.substack.com/p/what-a-rea...
The major irony is that even if Ukraine signed putin's "peace plan" today, the war would not stop.
On the contrary, Russia would escalate the war to other parts of Ukraine and to other countries.
On the contrary, Russia would escalate the war to other parts of Ukraine and to other countries.
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The major irony is that even if Ukraine signed putin's "peace plan" today, the war would not stop.
On the contrary, Russia would escalate the war to other parts of Ukraine and to other countries.
On the contrary, Russia would escalate the war to other parts of Ukraine and to other countries.
The new "peace plan" is nothing else than the same demands for capitulation of Ukraine that Russia has been repeating for 11 years.
When will useful idiots from Western media stop publishing it?
When will useful idiots from Western media stop publishing it?
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The new "peace plan" is nothing else than the same demands for capitulation of Ukraine that Russia has been repeating for 11 years.
When will useful idiots from Western media stop publishing it?
When will useful idiots from Western media stop publishing it?
Some reflections on Ukraine's corruption scandal from @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social , @tderyugina.bsky.social , Anastassiya Fedyk
voxukraine.org/en/more-ammu...
voxukraine.org/en/more-ammu...
More Ammunition for Anti-Corruption Efforts
The extensive corruption investigation at Energoatom underscores the importance of detecting and punishing corruption as early as possible. While corruption...
voxukraine.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Some reflections on Ukraine's corruption scandal from @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social , @tderyugina.bsky.social , Anastassiya Fedyk
voxukraine.org/en/more-ammu...
voxukraine.org/en/more-ammu...
With little success in the battlefield, Russia hopes for a diplomatic victory. A long-read but must read by Valeriy Zaluzhnyi
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/...
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/...
Russian diplomacy as a tool of systemic influence in the war against Ukraine
Exhaustion tactics on the negotiation front. Russian diplomacy as a tool of systemic influence in the war against Ukraine
www.pravda.com.ua
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
With little success in the battlefield, Russia hopes for a diplomatic victory. A long-read but must read by Valeriy Zaluzhnyi
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/...
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/...
Reposted by Ilona Solohub
Read the new @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Anastassia Fedyk, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and @ilonasolohub.bsky.social on the most effective donor support for Ukraine: www2.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...
Ukraine Needs a “Victory First” Aid Strategy
Anastassia Fedyk, Yuriy Gorodnichenko and Ilona Sologoub highlight the constraints of the current approach and the need for allies to fund military expenditure.
www2.project-syndicate.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Read the new @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Anastassia Fedyk, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and @ilonasolohub.bsky.social on the most effective donor support for Ukraine: www2.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...
In 2022, Ukrainians joked that soon NATO would ask Ukraine to admit it.
Now it's no longer a joke. Admitting Ukraine is in the best interest of NATO that is likely to lose to the combined Russia-China aggression.
Now it's no longer a joke. Admitting Ukraine is in the best interest of NATO that is likely to lose to the combined Russia-China aggression.
October 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In 2022, Ukrainians joked that soon NATO would ask Ukraine to admit it.
Now it's no longer a joke. Admitting Ukraine is in the best interest of NATO that is likely to lose to the combined Russia-China aggression.
Now it's no longer a joke. Admitting Ukraine is in the best interest of NATO that is likely to lose to the combined Russia-China aggression.
"More dangerously, however, Russia uses democratic institutions against democracies.[]"
"Thus, in addition to helping and increasing cooperation with Ukraine, the democratic world should also strongly improve internal security." - learn from Moldova!
voxukraine.org/en/europe-ha...
"Thus, in addition to helping and increasing cooperation with Ukraine, the democratic world should also strongly improve internal security." - learn from Moldova!
voxukraine.org/en/europe-ha...
Europe has resources to win the war. Does it prefer to surrender?
While “war fatigue” is spreading in democracies, the autocratic powers are preparing for the global war - morally, technologically, and...
voxukraine.org
October 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
"More dangerously, however, Russia uses democratic institutions against democracies.[]"
"Thus, in addition to helping and increasing cooperation with Ukraine, the democratic world should also strongly improve internal security." - learn from Moldova!
voxukraine.org/en/europe-ha...
"Thus, in addition to helping and increasing cooperation with Ukraine, the democratic world should also strongly improve internal security." - learn from Moldova!
voxukraine.org/en/europe-ha...