Oles Doniy

Oles Doniy

Oles Doniy

Journalist

Oles Serhiyovych Doniy (born August 13, 1969, Kyiv) is a Ukrainian politician, civic activist, journalist, and cultural studies scholar. Born into a family of engineers in Kyiv, he studied at the History Department of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he became one of the leaders of the student movement in the late 1980s. He was an active member of the Ukrainian Student Union and one of the organizers of the 1990 Revolution on Granite, which became an important milestone in the struggle for Ukraine’s independence. Throughout the 1990s, he was involved in journalism, civic activism, and the development of the Ukrainian music scene, organizing festivals and supporting young performers. In the 2000s, he served as a member of the Ukrainian Parliament for several terms, working on committees on culture, freedom of speech, and humanitarian policy. He is known as a staunch advocate of Ukrainian identity, intercultural dialogue, and the development of contemporary national culture. He is the author of numerous journalistic articles, cultural projects, and books on history, politics, and Ukrainian society.

Articles by Oles Doniy

In a web of war, diplomacy, and worldview
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
In a web of war, diplomacy, and worldview

In June 2025, Ukraine found itself at the center of a multidimensional web: of missiles and drones, of negotiations and summits, of military breakthroughs and political pauses. This web not only entangles, but also holds...

From Istanbul to Istanbul
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
From Istanbul to Istanbul

In May, Ukraine was pressured by the Trump administration to participate in negotiations in Istanbul initiated by Russia. Despite the lack of real progress, the parties agreed only on the exchange of prisoners, and the n...

Win or Lose?
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Win or Lose?

Donald Trump’s push to “freeze” the Russian-Ukrainian war has stirred global debate, with unofficial outlines of his proposed deal circulating widely despite lacking formal confirmation. The article explores strong react...

Coercion to negotiate
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Coercion to negotiate

Donald Trump’s voters should be satisfied with the first statements and actions of their elected representative as the second president-elect. Hyperbolized statements, harsh tone, self-confidence, geopolitical economic p...