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VoxUkraine is an independent and non partisan analytical platform founded and managed by a group of highly experienced and accomplished economists and lawyers based in Ukraine and abroad. VoxUkraine aims at supporting economic reforms in the country through promoting research-based policy analysis and independent assessment of economic developments, raising quality of economic policy discussion, c

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In 2018, a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) analyzed 126,000 news cascades on Twi...
03/03/2026

In 2018, a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) analyzed 126,000 news cascades on Twitter (now X), shared by around three million users. The result was striking: false news spread faster, deeper, and more widely than true news. Moreover, the most dramatic gap was not in medicine or finance, but in politics.

Most notably, bots accelerated the spread of both true and false news at roughly the same rate. Falsehood prevailed not because of technology, but because of people. False news triggered surprise, fear, and disgust, whereas the truth elicited sadness, predictability, and trust. In other words, false stories spread more successfully because they are more emotionally compelling than the truth.

This study by Soroush Vosoughi, Deb Roy, and Sinan Aral, published in Science, became one of the most cited scientific papers of 2018. More importantly, over the following six years, its findings were confirmed, extended, and refined by dozens of subsequent studies. It is these studies that are now reshaping our understanding of how to counter disinformation.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we recall how russians justified their attack and ...
24/02/2026

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we recall how russians justified their attack and why these “arguments” make no sense.

One shorthand for putin’s view of Ukrainians is that they are merely “russians with funny accents“—a regional variation ...
23/02/2026

One shorthand for putin’s view of Ukrainians is that they are merely “russians with funny accents“—a regional variation of the same people, culture, and destiny. In reality, Ukrainians and russians are very different. But even if one accepts the “one people” premise for the sake of argument, it does not justify invasion—not morally, not legally, and not politically.

Shared language, culture, or ancestry has never conferred a right to rule by force. Yet states pursuing imperial projects have repeatedly relied on this claim.

More — in the article (link in the first comment) 👇

When Ukraine regained independence in 1991, its real GDP per capita was on a par with those of the more prosperous Easte...
20/02/2026

When Ukraine regained independence in 1991, its real GDP per capita was on a par with those of the more prosperous Eastern European economies of the former Soviet bloc (Figure 1). By 2022, Ukraine was one of the poorest countries in Europe. While there are many reasons for this dramatic reversal of fortunes for Ukraine, a durable ceasefire or peace agreement will initiate a new epoch in Ukraine’s post-Soviet development.

Apart from the immediate demands of damage repair and demobilization, Ukraine will need to overcome long-term structural challenges to the supply of key factors of production, as well as to ensure grants, loans, and other financial resources from abroad. Governance reforms in the public and private sectors will be a necessary complement. The challenges may seem insurmountable, but as we argue in Gorodnichenko and Obstfeld (2026), there are good paths forward.

More — in the article (link in the first comment) 👇

⚡ Energy independence has become an important factor in the survival of Ukrainian businesses. According to a Deloitte su...
20/02/2026

⚡ Energy independence has become an important factor in the survival of Ukrainian businesses. According to a Deloitte survey, 76% of companies are affected by prolonged power outages, while 88% say they are prepared for such disruptions.

The most popular solution for enterprises seeking energy independence is generators (74%). A significant share of companies (41%) are installing batteries, and many businesses are also implementing energy-efficiency measures.

More — in the article (link in the first comment). ⤵

Between December 22 and January 18, 60 draft laws were registered in the Verkhovna Rada: five submitted by the President...
20/02/2026

Between December 22 and January 18, 60 draft laws were registered in the Verkhovna Rada: five submitted by the President, nine by the government, and 46 by MPs.

🔸 The government proposes improving the Diia.City regime by simplifying the requirements for residents and launching new venture instruments to invest in Ukrainian technology companies.

🔸 Other draft laws would introduce a register of individuals’ bank accounts and safe-deposit boxes, as well as new rules to protect whistleblowers in the field of financial monitoring.

🔸 In addition, Parliament is to consider new rules for the privatization of state property, the abolition of the minimum heat payment, and a ban on Russian as a language of instruction in private schools.

More details — in the article (link in the first comment). 👇

After russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, millions of Ukrainians were forced to leave the country for an indefinite pe...
19/02/2026

After russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, millions of Ukrainians were forced to leave the country for an indefinite period.

The European Union became the primary destination of this forced migration. The geography of Ukrainian settlement shifted throughout 2022-2025, influenced by multiple factors.

📌 Where migrants from Ukraine relocated, and what shaped their choice of country — in the article (link in the first comment). 👇

Public and political discussions about Ukraine’s path to European Union membership are currently dominated by the realit...
18/02/2026

Public and political discussions about Ukraine’s path to European Union membership are currently dominated by the realities of russia’s aggression and the urgent security, financial, and institutional decisions it entails.

Against this backdrop, debates often oscillate between two opposing narratives. On the one hand, there is a vision of an almost inevitable and glorious European future for Ukraine, driven by solidarity, moral obligation, and geopolitical necessity. On the other hand, sceptics — both inside and outside the EU — warn of high costs, institutional overstretch, and political risks associated with further enlargement.

What tends to be overlooked in this polarised debate are the many shades of grey in between. These less visible, often uncomfortable issues rarely feature prominently in official roadmaps, reform scorecards, or political declarations; yet, they may ultimately determine not only the speed of Ukraine’s EU integration but also its quality and sustainability. While timelines, benchmarks, and legislative alignment are essential, they are far from sufficient to ensure successful accession.

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⚡️ The mathematics of war: how to tell real losses from propagandaOn the eve of the fourth anniversary of russia’s full-...
17/02/2026

⚡️ The mathematics of war: how to tell real losses from propaganda

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this war has definitively become the bloodiest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the combined casualties—killed, wounded, and missing—of both sides have reached approximately 1.8 million and could cross the 2 million mark in spring 2026.

In a conflict of this kind, every casualty figure becomes a weapon. Both russia and Ukraine classify information about their own losses while actively publishing data on the enemy’s losses. In this “fog of war,” where every number is an instrument of an information operation, the search for truth requires scientific methods.

📍 ​Can russian military briefings be trusted? What is the real price of the war for russia? And what do we know about Ukraine’s losses?

Read the article by Maksym Skubenko, Executive Director of Vox Ukraine and an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. ⤵

The history of bans at the Olympics is the story of how the world has tried to draw lines of acceptability and use sport...
13/02/2026

The history of bans at the Olympics is the story of how the world has tried to draw lines of acceptability and use sport as an instrument of collective censure.

The first instances of entire countries being excluded from the Olympics followed global wars, as states sought to codify a new political reality. Over time, the grounds for restrictions expanded to include domestic policies and human rights.

Recent decades have brought no fundamentally new forms of restriction; instead, they have expanded the menu of special statuses – blunting Olympic sanctions. Seeking to avoid clashes with influential governments and financial losses, the IOC introduced formats for “independent” or “neutral” participation.
In the context of the 2024 and 2026 Games, the concept of neutrality has become overtly manipulative.

In the article, we analyze why the modern Olympic Games cannot remain “outside politics,” as traditionally declared by the International Olympic Committee.

🔗 Link in the first comment 👇

Ten years of public administration reform: what has changed, and what still holds progress back?High-quality public admi...
12/02/2026

Ten years of public administration reform: what has changed, and what still holds progress back?

High-quality public administration is one of the key prerequisites for progress in EU accession negotiations, as it determines how effectively and predictably the state operates.

Ukraine has been reforming this sector for a decade: lawmakers adopted a new Law on Civil Service; the government introduced open competitions and the principle of political neutrality; authorities developed a nationwide network of Administrative Service Centers (ASCs); officials launched digital services — including Diia; HR teams are gradually implementing a digital HR management system for civil servants; and policymakers are reforming the remuneration system.

At the same time, the war, the temporary suspension of competitions, high staff turnover, uneven financial oversight, and incomplete changes in management culture continue to pose serious challenges.

In our new article, we examine how approaches to civil service and public service delivery have evolved over the past ten years, what the first and second waves of reform have achieved, how the Ukraine Facility and the Roadmap to 2030 are shaping the process, and which factors will determine the pace of change on Ukraine’s path to EU membership.

🔗 Read the full analysis in the article:

https://voxukraine.org/en/ten-years-of-public-administration-reform-any-results

This analytical publication was prepared by Vox Ukraine with the support of the Askold and Dir Fund, administered by ІСАР Єднання, within the project “Strong Civil Society of Ukraine — A Driver of Reforms and Democracy,” funded by Norway and Sweden. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of Vox Ukraine and does not necessarily reflect the views of the governments of Norway or Sweden, or of ISAR Ednannia.

2025 became another test of institutional resilience for local self-government. The war continued to shape security cond...
11/02/2026

2025 became another test of institutional resilience for local self-government. The war continued to shape security conditions, demographic dynamics, and fiscal capacity; yet governance and decision-making capacity were maintained at the local level.

Updates to the decentralization framework, confirmation of the continuity of local authorities’ mandates, stability in key budget parameters, and the launch of public investment management unfolded in parallel with large-scale destruction, growing pressures on communities, and the expanding network of military administrations. Under these conditions, local self-government is increasingly emerging not only as an implementer of state policy but also as an independent pillar of national resilience.

Read more https://voxukraine.org/en/territorial-communities-2025-key-changes-and-their-implications

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