Finding out what is happening on a day-to-day basis isn’t always easy. Many ordinary news sources have biases of one kind or another based on who owns them, funds them, or reads them. This is true for newspapers, TV, and internet sources alike.
The list below is not exhaustive. It contains people and organisations I trust to tell me the truth to the best of their ability, to describe the events and facts as they see them and the consequences that may flow from those events and facts. Some of the sources include analysis and comment, others do not. Read widely; be aware.
The list of links follows, with more explanation at the bottom of the page.
Articles:
Military and meta-military sources:
- Chuck Pfarrer – More…
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Institute for the study of war (ISW) – More…
- National Resistance Center of Ukraine
- RUSI
- Strategic Communications Center, Ukraine
- UK Ministry of Defence (scroll down and look for Intelligence Updates)
News sources:
- Anders Puck Nielsen – A good source of frequent video update and explanation
- Ground news (search for Ukraine)
- Guardian (look for Ukraine war live)
- Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainska Pravda
Podcasts:
Searches:
Social websites:
- Andrew Chakhoyan
- Anton Geraschenko
- Illia Ponomarenko
- John Sweeney
- Maria Avdeeva
- Michael MacKay
- Michael McFaul
- Mriya Report
- Noel Reports
- Radu Hossu
- Ukraine Frontlines
- UNITED24media
- Yaroslava Antipina – More…
- Zarina Zabrisky
Sources from Russians:
Note: These are not ‘official’ sites, I will not include those as I judge them to be biased and unreliable. The links here are to Russian expatriot sources. People and organisations unable to share truth from within the country.
- Konstantin
- Meduza (English version)
Videos:
Further explanation
I’ve started by providing some bare links, when I can I’ll add details about each source.
If the Russian invasion and its consequences are topics you’re interested in, you may find the list helpful. As time allows, for each person or organisation I’ll explain some of the features and advantages as I see them. I’ll add more items as I discover them and will remove any that I feel are no longer useful. If you are aware of other sources that I should consider, let me know in the comments or via my contact form.
Why am I publishing this list of links? And why now, in late 2023? There are two main factors. First, I believe that this war is a pivotal event historically; future historians will recognise this very clearly. What Ukraine is fighting for is freedom and the right to determine it’s own future. Ukraine is internationally recognised as an independent nation with well-defined borders, has a seat at the UN, enjoys a democratically elected government, and has no ambitions to encroach on its neighbours’ rights or territory. Russia, on the other hand, has shown an aggressive attitude towards its neighbours (not just Ukraine). It holds elections in a mockery of democracy, and its leaders seem to think threats, cheating and lies are acceptable ways to govern and conduct international diplomacy. Russia is the playground bully, pushing around the weaker kids and screaming in rage when opposed. (Russia is not alone in this approach, but is certainly the primary example.)
The second factor is that interest in the war has been fading. Public interest in long term situations is fickle, we focus more on new and recent events. That’s to be expected, it’s human nature. The easier it is to find fresh, up-to-date information, the better. This list is my way of encouraging readers to remember, to remain involved and interested. It’s also an attempt to make the information more accessible.
What is being done to Ukraine by Russia is wrong. What happens next is of critical importance to the entire world. Why? Simply because it will set the course of events going forward.
What can you do?
Do you want to live in the freest possible world where individuals and nations are kind to one another? Or do you prefer to live in a dark and fearful world where individuals and nations harm one another to achieve their aims and objectives? You must choose. The real world is forever a mix of light and dark, good and evil, kindness and cruelty. But all of us can affect the balance just a little by our own voices and actions, and even more by our collective voices and actions.
Be kind, and encourage kindness in others. Resist cruelty whenever you see it. Remain informed and stay alert. Do not be silent, share your thoughts with all who will listen.
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