Andrew D'Anieri
@andrew_danieri
Resident Fellow, @ACEurasia; @CERESGeorgetown | RPCV 🇺🇦 | fan of Odes(s)a, defensive midfielders, and well-written newsletters | views/tweets are mine, man
🆕 WATCH NOW | @ACEurasia released its new short documentary, "Being near: Faith in the frontline city of Kherson," exploring the everyday realities of Russian forces’ persecution of religious and civilian communities in Kherson. Watch the full film below ⬇️
Banned by Putin! Thank you, Vladimir! 🙏🏻 #гордонежелательные #скоро



After protests around Ukraine, personal calls from major European leaders, & civil society outrage, it appears President Zelenskyy’s new bill proposed today *restores* the independence of NABU & SAPO. The new law adds polygraphs + other checks to defend against RU influence. Ok?
"The war in Ukraine remains the most important development for Russia," according to @ABarbashin. However, there are a lot of ideas that Russia wants to pursue in the Caucasus for its own economic gain.
Russians attacked Odesa’s Pryvoz Market, the city’s commercial center and an important historical landmark. This is where small, family-run businesses earn a living selling goods to the local community. Russia seeks to destroy normal, civilian life in Ukraine.

#UkraineAlert | "Kyiv insists its recent crackdown is part of an effort to root out Russian influence in NABU and SAPO." writes @andrew_danieri. "Civil society experts and journalists are not convinced." bit.ly/44LqAEP
Ekonomichna pravda reports that the interceptor UAV made by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's Swift Beat company is responsible for approximately 90% of Shahed OWA that are downed by UAVs. epravda.com.ua/oborona/milyar…
Moments like this underscore the fundamental differences between Ukraine and Russia. Based on Zelenskyy’s evening address, it’s clear the voices of the people have been heard. But for many, this feels like a mask-slip moment. Once trust is broken, restoring it is incredibly…
Kyiv right now, in the shadow of Zelensky’s presidential office. Thousands protesting here.
Senator @SteveDaines speaking at Uzbekistan Day on Capitol Hill about the geopolitical importance of Central Asia and the real friendship between Washington and Tashkent.

Join us at 10AM ET for the world premiere of our new short film on Russian targeting churches and civilians in Kherson. Discussion with the filmmaker plus experts and officials to follow!
TODAY @ 10AM ET | @ACEurasia releases its new short documentary, “Being near: Faith in the frontline city of Kherson,” and hosts an accompanying panel discussion on Russian abuses in frontline territories in Ukraine. Register below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/an-insid…
TODAY @ 10AM ET | @ACEurasia releases its new short documentary, “Being near: Faith in the frontline city of Kherson,” and hosts an accompanying panel discussion on Russian abuses in frontline territories in Ukraine. Register below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/an-insid…
And here we have the @OECD warning the Zelenskyy administration that the NABU/SAPO law will "undermine Ukraine's credibility among international partners, including those considering investing in Ukraine's defense sector and its long-term reconstruction."😬eurointegration.com.ua/news/2025/07/2…
Needs to be emphasized just how dangerous the moment is: a president facing a major internal political crisis of his own making just as the Ukrainian military finds itself in its most precarious position since 2022.
End of an historic day here in Kyiv. Zelensky's status as an uncontested wartime leader is no more, whatever happens in the coming days. Huge uncertainty ahead.
Poor man’s “Ross Barkley signing for Luton”-type transfer innit
🚨 EXCL: Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Agreement now in place between 32yo & #SAFC. #Bayer04 asked by Switzerland midfielder to close deal rapidly. Negotiations ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/65080…
Frank discussion with @Svyrydenko_Y and @taraskachka. Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU & SAPO. We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.
Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back. Independent bodies like NABU & SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦’s EU path. Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.
If you’re just catching up, my @ACEurasia colleague @andrew_danieri has an incredibly helpful breakdown of the troubling moves by Zelenskyy’s government over the last week that forced Ukrainians into the streets today. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…
‼️Over the past 48 hours, the Zelenskyy administration has swiftly moved to dismantle the country's independent anti-corruption institutions. I break down how it all happened for @AtlanticCouncil and what these steps mean for Ukraine's future. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…
NEW #UkraineAlert | "Ukrainians have been fighting a two-front war: against Russian aggression and against high-level political corruption," writes @andrew_danieri. "It's puzzling then to now see Kyiv move to gut independent anti-corruption agencies." atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…