Mykola Bielieskov
Mykola Bielieskov is a senior analyst in the analytical department of the Ukrainian charitable foundation, Come Back Alive. His research and writing focus primarily on the Russian-Ukrainian war, Ukrainian and Russian Armed Forces and the evolution of operational art.
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Articles by Mykola Bielieskov
Future Prospects for Ukrainian Forces Fighting Along the Frontlines
The recent successes of Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv and Kherson offensive operations has given rise to countless speculations about the future course of Ukrainian actions. It is becoming more...
The Wall Street Journal Quotes Mykola Bielieskov on Russia’s Kherson Withdrawal
A November 14 article by The Wall Street Journal quoted Jamestown analyst Mykola Bielieskov on Russia's withdrawal from Kherson west bank and efforts in the Donetsk region.
Russia’s Managed Escalation in Ukraine
Russian nuclear escalation threats became the topic of most intense discussion after President Vladimir Putin’s statements on September 21 and 30. In these statements, Putin hinted more explicitly than ever...
Lessons of the Ukraine War Thus Far
The all-out Ukrainian war, waging now for seven months, has already provided several valuable lessons. Indeed, the fighting has tested various prewar ideas on military development that had been widely...
Ukrainian Balakliya-Kupyansk Offensive: Sequence of Events, Mechanics and Consequences
Ukrainian forces’ Balakliya-Kupyansk offensive operation (September 6–12) could likely be treated as the turning point in the all-out Ukrainian-Russian war—when Ukraine gained the initiative. In approximately one week, Ukraine liberated...