Oleksa Drachewych
@odrachewych.bsky.social
Historian of 20th C international relations, USSR, Comintern, Russia's War in Ukraine; professor at Western University and King's University College. www.oleksadrachewych.com
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With Bluesky finally taking off, I figured I'd update my thread of simple truths about Russia's War in Ukraine. Some of these posts have been evident from the start. Others reflect my analysis of events. A thread: 🧵
Huge news. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Huge news. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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ICYMI, my latest in the Conversation.
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
The aborted Hungarian summit between Putin and Trump reflects more on how Putin has tried to manage his relationship with Trump to gain other geopolitical benefits.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
ICYMI, my latest in the Conversation.
That "waste of time" concern lasted a mere two weeks. nypost.com/2025/11/07/u...
Trump says Putin Budapest summit could be back on — as Orban floats pipeline plan to ease off Russian oil
President Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House for conversations on the Russia-Ukraine war and possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
nypost.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
That "waste of time" concern lasted a mere two weeks. nypost.com/2025/11/07/u...
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❗️Approximate route of 🇷🇺Russian drones and missiles tonight during attack on 🇺🇦Ukraine
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
❗️Approximate route of 🇷🇺Russian drones and missiles tonight during attack on 🇺🇦Ukraine
But of course...
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
But of course...
ICYMI, my latest in the Conversation.
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
The aborted Hungarian summit between Putin and Trump reflects more on how Putin has tried to manage his relationship with Trump to gain other geopolitical benefits.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
ICYMI, my latest in the Conversation.
Reposted by Oleksa Drachewych
Introducing International Relations and AIR's 3rd Annual Symposium. Join us for this event, discussion and networking opportunity to gain insights from academics. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. #westernu
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Introducing International Relations and AIR's 3rd Annual Symposium. Join us for this event, discussion and networking opportunity to gain insights from academics. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. #westernu
ICYMI:
My latest on the Trump-Putin non-meeting and how it reflects Putin's diplomacy with Trump: theconversation.com/trump-and-pu...
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
The aborted Hungarian summit between Putin and Trump reflects more on how Putin has tried to manage his relationship with Trump to gain other geopolitical benefits.
theconversation.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
ICYMI:
And the final copyedits are submitted. Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25 to come February 2026.
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
And the final copyedits are submitted. Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25 to come February 2026.
Sad as a Jays fan. But this postseason is why I love baseball. Now to turn the page to hockey and see how far my Habs go.
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Sad as a Jays fan. But this postseason is why I love baseball. Now to turn the page to hockey and see how far my Habs go.
How fitting would Straw walking it off be, given the reaction to his acquisition?
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
How fitting would Straw walking it off be, given the reaction to his acquisition?
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My latest on the Trump-Putin non-meeting and how it reflects Putin's diplomacy with Trump: theconversation.com/trump-and-pu...
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
The aborted Hungarian summit between Putin and Trump reflects more on how Putin has tried to manage his relationship with Trump to gain other geopolitical benefits.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My latest on the Trump-Putin non-meeting and how it reflects Putin's diplomacy with Trump: theconversation.com/trump-and-pu...
My latest on the Trump-Putin non-meeting and how it reflects Putin's diplomacy with Trump: theconversation.com/trump-and-pu...
Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along
The aborted Hungarian summit between Putin and Trump reflects more on how Putin has tried to manage his relationship with Trump to gain other geopolitical benefits.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My latest on the Trump-Putin non-meeting and how it reflects Putin's diplomacy with Trump: theconversation.com/trump-and-pu...
Jays one win away. Heck yes!
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Jays one win away. Heck yes!
Just finished the final copyedit and formatting for the book. One more review tomorrow and hopefully off to the publisher.
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Just finished the final copyedit and formatting for the book. One more review tomorrow and hopefully off to the publisher.
Serious baseball analysis - you wonder if John Schneider, if the game is tied late, isn't as aggressive with the defensive subs for stronger offensive options.
October 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Serious baseball analysis - you wonder if John Schneider, if the game is tied late, isn't as aggressive with the defensive subs for stronger offensive options.
We are on the cusp of history...the longest World Series game ever.
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
We are on the cusp of history...the longest World Series game ever.
Is it bad that this is the baseball I grew up with and love?
October 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Is it bad that this is the baseball I grew up with and love?
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And the innings will continue until morale improves.
October 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
And the innings will continue until morale improves.
The Oakland Athletics will have a new stadium in Oakland before this game ends.
October 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The Oakland Athletics will have a new stadium in Oakland before this game ends.
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⚡️UN report accuses Russia of using drones to hunt civilians near front lines and force them from their homes.
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, according to a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly on Oct. 27.
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, according to a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly on Oct. 27.
UN report accuses Russia of using drones to hunt civilians near front lines and force them from their homes
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Oct. 27, citing a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly.
kyivindependent.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
⚡️UN report accuses Russia of using drones to hunt civilians near front lines and force them from their homes.
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, according to a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly on Oct. 27.
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, according to a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly on Oct. 27.
Thank God I don't have to be up tomorrow morning.
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Thank God I don't have to be up tomorrow morning.
And the innings will continue until morale improves.
October 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
And the innings will continue until morale improves.
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Review Essay published in the October 2025 issue!
"Russia’s War against Ukraine: The Early Historiography of an Escalation"
Oleksa Drachewych
doi.org/10.1111/russ...
"Russia’s War against Ukraine: The Early Historiography of an Escalation"
Oleksa Drachewych
doi.org/10.1111/russ...
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Review Essay published in the October 2025 issue!
"Russia’s War against Ukraine: The Early Historiography of an Escalation"
Oleksa Drachewych
doi.org/10.1111/russ...
"Russia’s War against Ukraine: The Early Historiography of an Escalation"
Oleksa Drachewych
doi.org/10.1111/russ...
Reposted by Oleksa Drachewych
Russian Blitz air raid on democratic Ukraine overnight and this morning targeted northern and eastern portion of the country. Reports of widespread attacks on energy infrastructure. Russians used ballistic missiles then followed on with waves of attack drones.
October 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Russian Blitz air raid on democratic Ukraine overnight and this morning targeted northern and eastern portion of the country. Reports of widespread attacks on energy infrastructure. Russians used ballistic missiles then followed on with waves of attack drones.