Mattia Nelles
@mattian.bsky.social
Politologe & Ukraine-Watcher. CEO & Co-Founder of the German-Ukrainian Bureau (Deutsch-Ukrainisches Büro (DUB)) gGmbH). Working on and in 🇺🇦 since 2014.
Last week I joined Al Jazeera English’s Inside Story to discuss Russia’s hybrid war against Europe — and how far Europe and Ukraine are from a genuine diplomatic solution to Russia’s war of aggression.
🎥 www.aljazeera.com/video/insid...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Last week I joined Al Jazeera English’s Inside Story to discuss Russia’s hybrid war against Europe — and how far Europe and Ukraine are from a genuine diplomatic solution to Russia’s war of aggression.
🎥 www.aljazeera.com/video/insid...
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🎥 www.aljazeera.com/video/insid...
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Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) it was a pleasure 🫶
I sincerely enjoyed contributing to the KIU - Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies summer school ‘Ukraine in Europe- controversies, complexities and agency of a multifaceted interconnection’. /1
I sincerely enjoyed contributing to the KIU - Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies summer school ‘Ukraine in Europe- controversies, complexities and agency of a multifaceted interconnection’. /1
September 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) it was a pleasure 🫶
I sincerely enjoyed contributing to the KIU - Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies summer school ‘Ukraine in Europe- controversies, complexities and agency of a multifaceted interconnection’. /1
I sincerely enjoyed contributing to the KIU - Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies summer school ‘Ukraine in Europe- controversies, complexities and agency of a multifaceted interconnection’. /1
Guten Morgen aus dem Rheinland und der alten Hauptstadt Bonn. Heute bin ich beim Zukunftsforum in Bonn zum Thema: Demokratie in Gefahr: Wie wird Deutschland zukunftsfähig? Ich spreche heute um 15:00 Uhr zu Lehren aus der Ukraine bei Bedeutung von Identität und Staatsempfinden.
September 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Guten Morgen aus dem Rheinland und der alten Hauptstadt Bonn. Heute bin ich beim Zukunftsforum in Bonn zum Thema: Demokratie in Gefahr: Wie wird Deutschland zukunftsfähig? Ich spreche heute um 15:00 Uhr zu Lehren aus der Ukraine bei Bedeutung von Identität und Staatsempfinden.
Last night, Russia launched a sad record of (previous record 741, 9 July 2025) 805 strike drones and 13 missiles at targets across Ukraine. The 🇺🇦 air defense neutralized 751 targets out of 818 incoming targets. Hits of 9 missiles and 56 strike drones at 37 locations were recorded.
September 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Last night, Russia launched a sad record of (previous record 741, 9 July 2025) 805 strike drones and 13 missiles at targets across Ukraine. The 🇺🇦 air defense neutralized 751 targets out of 818 incoming targets. Hits of 9 missiles and 56 strike drones at 37 locations were recorded.
Gleich spreche ich bei der Kundgebung in Erinnerung an die Opfer der russischer Luftangriffe in Düsseldorf 👇
September 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Gleich spreche ich bei der Kundgebung in Erinnerung an die Opfer der russischer Luftangriffe in Düsseldorf 👇
Ukraine’s accession to the EU hinges on a variety of factors. The fight against corruption is one of the most important.
That’s why we as the German-Ukrainian Bureau were happy to have helped the leaders of the NABU & SAPO with their program in Berlin briefing key stakeholders. /1
That’s why we as the German-Ukrainian Bureau were happy to have helped the leaders of the NABU & SAPO with their program in Berlin briefing key stakeholders. /1
August 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Ukraine’s accession to the EU hinges on a variety of factors. The fight against corruption is one of the most important.
That’s why we as the German-Ukrainian Bureau were happy to have helped the leaders of the NABU & SAPO with their program in Berlin briefing key stakeholders. /1
That’s why we as the German-Ukrainian Bureau were happy to have helped the leaders of the NABU & SAPO with their program in Berlin briefing key stakeholders. /1
Another night of RU terror. A total of 614 drones and missiles were launched against targets across Ukraine. Of the 574 drones and simulators and 40 missiles a total of 577 were intercepted. Hits are reported in 11 different locations with multiple casualties.
August 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Another night of RU terror. A total of 614 drones and missiles were launched against targets across Ukraine. Of the 574 drones and simulators and 40 missiles a total of 577 were intercepted. Hits are reported in 11 different locations with multiple casualties.
Today, I spoke at @aljazeera.com‘s #InsideStory about today‘s Trump-Zelenskyy/European summit. I emphasized that Ukraine and Europe are committed to realizing a fair and just peace underpinned by credible security guarantees. Given RU‘s maximalist position, that remains out of reach…
August 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Today, I spoke at @aljazeera.com‘s #InsideStory about today‘s Trump-Zelenskyy/European summit. I emphasized that Ukraine and Europe are committed to realizing a fair and just peace underpinned by credible security guarantees. Given RU‘s maximalist position, that remains out of reach…
Seit Kurzem wird hitzig darüber diskutiert, ob die in Deutschland lebenden Ukrainerinnen und Ukrainer künftig nur noch Asyleistungen erhalten sollen. Zu dem Thema sprach ich heute mit Phönix. Kurzer 🧵
August 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Seit Kurzem wird hitzig darüber diskutiert, ob die in Deutschland lebenden Ukrainerinnen und Ukrainer künftig nur noch Asyleistungen erhalten sollen. Zu dem Thema sprach ich heute mit Phönix. Kurzer 🧵
Good news: The Verkhovna Rada has just approved the presidential draft law (#13533) restoring the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).
July 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Good news: The Verkhovna Rada has just approved the presidential draft law (#13533) restoring the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).
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Der Westen sollte die Ukraine weiterhin unterstützen – aber mit klarem Fokus auf Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
Ohne funktionierende Antikorruptionsbehörden gibt es keine nachhaltige EU-Annäherung.
Die Reformbilanz darf nicht geopfert werden.
Der Westen sollte die Ukraine weiterhin unterstützen – aber mit klarem Fokus auf Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
Ohne funktionierende Antikorruptionsbehörden gibt es keine nachhaltige EU-Annäherung.
Die Reformbilanz darf nicht geopfert werden.
July 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Der Westen sollte die Ukraine weiterhin unterstützen – aber mit klarem Fokus auf Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
Ohne funktionierende Antikorruptionsbehörden gibt es keine nachhaltige EU-Annäherung.
Die Reformbilanz darf nicht geopfert werden.
Der Westen sollte die Ukraine weiterhin unterstützen – aber mit klarem Fokus auf Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
Ohne funktionierende Antikorruptionsbehörden gibt es keine nachhaltige EU-Annäherung.
Die Reformbilanz darf nicht geopfert werden.
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Seit 2014 war der Aufbau unabhängiger Antikorruptionsbehörden eine der größten Errungenschaften in der Ukraine. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen gefährden diese. Das jüngste Gesetz schwächt gezielt die institutionellen Schutzmechanismen.
Seit 2014 war der Aufbau unabhängiger Antikorruptionsbehörden eine der größten Errungenschaften in der Ukraine. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen gefährden diese. Das jüngste Gesetz schwächt gezielt die institutionellen Schutzmechanismen.
July 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Seit 2014 war der Aufbau unabhängiger Antikorruptionsbehörden eine der größten Errungenschaften in der Ukraine. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen gefährden diese. Das jüngste Gesetz schwächt gezielt die institutionellen Schutzmechanismen.
Seit 2014 war der Aufbau unabhängiger Antikorruptionsbehörden eine der größten Errungenschaften in der Ukraine. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen gefährden diese. Das jüngste Gesetz schwächt gezielt die institutionellen Schutzmechanismen.
Today’s protests in Kyiv came hours after Zelenskyy announced to restore the independence of the anti-corruption institutions. Hence, the protests were smaller and I‘d guess around 1500 people came to ensure the president fulfills his promise.
July 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today’s protests in Kyiv came hours after Zelenskyy announced to restore the independence of the anti-corruption institutions. Hence, the protests were smaller and I‘d guess around 1500 people came to ensure the president fulfills his promise.
Tonight in Kyiv, I saw thousands of good people. I saw youngsters, hipsters, veterans, volunteers, parents, children, babusyas and pets. I saw people who fear that their future is being taken from them.
July 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tonight in Kyiv, I saw thousands of good people. I saw youngsters, hipsters, veterans, volunteers, parents, children, babusyas and pets. I saw people who fear that their future is being taken from them.
Politisches Erdbeben in der Ukraine. Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj stellt die bislang unabhängigen Anti-Korruptionsbehörden unter die Kontrolle des von ihm ernannten Generalstaatsanwalts der Ukraine. Jetzt gibt es Widerstand. Beitrag mit Kommentaren von mir 👇
July 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Politisches Erdbeben in der Ukraine. Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj stellt die bislang unabhängigen Anti-Korruptionsbehörden unter die Kontrolle des von ihm ernannten Generalstaatsanwalts der Ukraine. Jetzt gibt es Widerstand. Beitrag mit Kommentaren von mir 👇
In Kyjiw liegen die Nerven Blank. Das Gefühl praktisch aller meiner Gesprächspartner aus Medien, Zivilgesellschaft, Politik, Wirtschaft in den letzten 48h etc. ist, dass die Zukunft des Landes auf dem Spiel steht. Ohne Kurskorrektur droht hier einiges aus den Fugen zu geraten…
July 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In Kyjiw liegen die Nerven Blank. Das Gefühl praktisch aller meiner Gesprächspartner aus Medien, Zivilgesellschaft, Politik, Wirtschaft in den letzten 48h etc. ist, dass die Zukunft des Landes auf dem Spiel steht. Ohne Kurskorrektur droht hier einiges aus den Fugen zu geraten…
There are only two nations in the world with extensive knowledge and experience in modern drone warfare: Ukraine and Russia.
But to learn from us and with us about this modern warfare you have to be in Ukraine, says Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries Anna Gvozdiar in Rome.
But to learn from us and with us about this modern warfare you have to be in Ukraine, says Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries Anna Gvozdiar in Rome.
July 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
There are only two nations in the world with extensive knowledge and experience in modern drone warfare: Ukraine and Russia.
But to learn from us and with us about this modern warfare you have to be in Ukraine, says Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries Anna Gvozdiar in Rome.
But to learn from us and with us about this modern warfare you have to be in Ukraine, says Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries Anna Gvozdiar in Rome.
Off we go in Roma with a series of side events ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference with @gmfus’ forum on governance of the reconstruction efforts and the importance of local ownership of the recovery. #URC2025
July 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Off we go in Roma with a series of side events ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference with @gmfus’ forum on governance of the reconstruction efforts and the importance of local ownership of the recovery. #URC2025
Lutsk in western Ukraine took the heaviest hit, facing what officials called the most intensive bombardment since the invasion started. The attack came from multiple directions across Russian territory, with 🇺🇦 forces working through the night to defend against the onslaught. 2/3
July 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Lutsk in western Ukraine took the heaviest hit, facing what officials called the most intensive bombardment since the invasion started. The attack came from multiple directions across Russian territory, with 🇺🇦 forces working through the night to defend against the onslaught. 2/3
RU just launched drone assault since the war began - 741 drones and missiles struck Ukraine overnight. 🇺🇦 air defenses intercepted 718 of them, but impacts were recorded at multiple locations. The scale is staggering: 728 drones, 7 cruise missiles, 6 hypersonic Kinzhals. 1/3
July 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
RU just launched drone assault since the war began - 741 drones and missiles struck Ukraine overnight. 🇺🇦 air defenses intercepted 718 of them, but impacts were recorded at multiple locations. The scale is staggering: 728 drones, 7 cruise missiles, 6 hypersonic Kinzhals. 1/3
No ESBU - No recovery!
A simple but powerful message by an alliance of 🇺🇦 NGOs ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Make sure to read and amplify this important message 👇
A simple but powerful message by an alliance of 🇺🇦 NGOs ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Make sure to read and amplify this important message 👇
July 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
No ESBU - No recovery!
A simple but powerful message by an alliance of 🇺🇦 NGOs ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Make sure to read and amplify this important message 👇
A simple but powerful message by an alliance of 🇺🇦 NGOs ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Make sure to read and amplify this important message 👇
There is an explicit IMF conditionality connected to the ESBU reform until the end of July 2025, and the G7 Ambassadors and the EU have clearly indicated that the reform is a priority. The government's decision directly contradicts its commitments. /8
map.antac.org.ua/obligations...
map.antac.org.ua/obligations...
July 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
There is an explicit IMF conditionality connected to the ESBU reform until the end of July 2025, and the G7 Ambassadors and the EU have clearly indicated that the reform is a priority. The government's decision directly contradicts its commitments. /8
map.antac.org.ua/obligations...
map.antac.org.ua/obligations...
The Cabinet of Ministers, citing vague concerns, rejected the candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, a high-ranking detective at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, for the position of Director of the Bureau of Economic Security (ESBU). This is a significant setback! A 🧵
July 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Cabinet of Ministers, citing vague concerns, rejected the candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, a high-ranking detective at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, for the position of Director of the Bureau of Economic Security (ESBU). This is a significant setback! A 🧵
Last night attack was directed mostly at Kyiv and marked a sad record. RU attacked with 539 (!) drones and 11 (ballistic) missiles. 478 were downed/intercepted but there are dozens of places in Kyiv where debris, drones or missiles hit.
The mood is that things will get worse.
The mood is that things will get worse.
July 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Last night attack was directed mostly at Kyiv and marked a sad record. RU attacked with 539 (!) drones and 11 (ballistic) missiles. 478 were downed/intercepted but there are dozens of places in Kyiv where debris, drones or missiles hit.
The mood is that things will get worse.
The mood is that things will get worse.