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My name is Viktor Kovalenko. I am an independent American analyst on Ukraine, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.

With over 30 years of experience living and working in Ukraine, I've honed my skills as a multimedia journalist and editor, specializing in politics, government, economy, foreign policy, and defense. I've also served as a senior editor in the press service of the President of Ukraine and taught Journalism to graduate students at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

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In 2022-2023, I also recorded 27 episodes of my audio podcast “Ukraine Decoded” on Spotify with experts worldwide. These episodes cover a wide range of topics, from geopolitical analysis to interviews with key players in the region, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

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Analyst on Ukraine and Russia | Ukrainian combat veteran 2014-2015 | Former journalist, editor, communications manager, university professor