Why subscribe?

My name is Oleksandra Ustinova, and I am a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, Minority Leader, Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Commission on Arms Control, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

I’m starting this Substack to share my reflections on what our fight means for Ukraine and the world. I’ll write about the lessons we’ve learned, the progress we’ve made, and the work that lies ahead. I’ll explore the intersections of personal experience and geopolitics.

I’ve shared these insights with dozens of counterparts on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and within U.S. business communities. Now, I want to use this platform to speak directly and with unflinching honesty about Ukraine’s defense and what’s truly happening on the ground.

Thank you for joining me. Together, let’s ensure Ukraine’s victory is not just hoped for but realized.