CBA Initiatives Center

Ukrainian non-profit working in the field of defense and security since 2018 | Research, policy papers, advocacy, consultancy etc.

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Mykola Bieleskov also analyzed several other important topics, including the replacement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defence Minister, the impact of fuel shortages in Russia on the battlefield, and more. Discover these insights by following the link below: https://t.co/aOsc9KQlZd

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“We are doing an unprecedented experiment in military history, attempting to understand whether just middle strike is enough to undermine the front line from behind” said @MBielieskov for @ForeignPolicy

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“Mobilization is not the only option currently available to the Russian leader. However, alternatives such an attack on NATO or some other form of unconventional escalation are arguably even riskier. With his invasion now in very real danger of failing, the one thing Putin can no longer afford to do is kick the can down the road and delay difficult decisions” explained Mykola.

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Russian President is reportedly mulling a mass mobilization as he seeks to regain the initiative and rescue his invasion. Senior Analyst at Come Back Alive @MBielieskov analysed this topic and you can read it following a link: https://t.co/378xcSQK9t

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“The war between Russia and Ukraine is the most technologically advanced military confrontation in history, with a battlefield increasingly dominated by drones and robots. It cannot be won simply by throwing more bodies into the meat grinder” said @MBielieskov for @AtlanticCouncil .

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Could robots become the first line of defence?

In an interview with @kyivindependent, @MBielieskov, Senior Analyst at Come Back Alive’s Initiatives Center, discusses how drone warfare, robotic systems, and new technologies are reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine.

He also examines Ukraine’s recent tactical gains, the role of Starlink, air defence challenges, Russia’s objectives in Donetsk Oblast, and possible scenarios for the future of the war.

Watch the full interview via the link: https://t.co/aEOS6eu4yl

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CBA Initiatives centre’s analyst @MBielieskov joined one of the most popular English-speaking podcasts about Russo-Ukrainian war to talk about Come Back Alive and our role to support military. 

"Right now we are in ongoing boxing match with unlimited amount of rounds. And whomever would stand on his feet in the last round would eventually win” commented Mykola on the current situation on the battlefield during the podcast.

Give it a listen — https://t.co/pDvNJpHxR5

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For the first time in nearly two decades, the parade on Red Square lacked heavy military hardware and excluded military academy cadets. Celebrations were also canceled in several major Russian cities and in occupied Crimea. The reason was the growing threat of Ukrainian drone attacks, which have become increasingly effective and are striking deep inside Russian territory.

Does this mean that Ukraine now holds a real advantage in long-range strike capabilities? Find out the answer to this and other questions in @KyivIndependent comment by @MBielieskov : https://t.co/qSk3WP9emJ

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Read the full article via the link — https://t.co/xG4d4WT3AQ

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Over the past year, Ukrainian long-range drones have become a far more prominent factor in the war. Their numbers have increased to a level comparable with Russian attacks, and the geographic scope of their use has expanded significantly. These changes reflect a gradual build-up in capabilities — both in production and in the operational deployment of unmanned systems.

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Under such conditions, the Russian Federation is increasingly confronting the very same dilemmas it once created for Ukraine: how to counter large-scale daily strikes with limited air defence resources, and how to maintain the functioning of critical infrastructure and the defence industrial base when, even with a high interception rate, a significant number of systems are still likely to reach their targets.

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In 2014 and 2022, the motivation to join the military was largely idealistic — centered on protecting one’s country and loved ones. After four years of full-scale war, that mindset has become more pragmatic: “For many people, the army is seen as an employer. And if you compare 2022–2023 with 2024–2026, it has ceased to be a competitive employer — due to pay levels and other problems within the armed forces” said Yaroslava Bratus for @dwnews . 

Read more about perceptions of service, the shortcomings of the mobilization model, eligibility criteria for service, and other details at the link: https://t.co/GuGSLnST0A

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Read the full article via the link: https://t.co/jLy03QCwSc

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“Putin cannot risk a compromise peace in Ukraine, but he remains confident that time is on his side” said @MBielieskov in an article for the @ACEurope .

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“However, the majority of aid is now coming from a relatively small group of nations including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Britain. This places Ukraine’s war effort on fragile foundations”