About Ukraine's influence on Moscow's parade, nuclear risks and the internal situation in Russia

Oleksiy Melnyk May 07, 2026

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On the air of Radio NV, Oleg Biletsky, as the host, and Oleksiy Melnyk (Razumkov Centre) reflect on the dependence of Moscow's parade on Ukraine's actions, possible risks of escalation from Russia, including nuclear threats, scenarios for Putin and internal political processes in the Russian Federation, as well as the incidents with drones in the Baltic countries and reaction to them.

https://razumkov.org.ua/napriamky/videokomentari/pro-vplyv-ukrainy-na-parad-u-moskvi-iaderni-ryzyky-ta-vnutrishniu-sytuatsiiu-v-rosii

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Oleksiy Melnyk

Co-Director, Foreign Relations and International Security Programmes, Coordinator of International Projects

Born in 1962 in Khmelnytsty Rgn

Education:

Royal College of Defence Studies, London, UK (2007)

Air Field Operations Officer School, Biloxy, MS, US (2001)

Squadron Officer School, Montgomery, AL, US (1994)

Defence Language Institute, San Antonio, TX, US (1994)

Chernihiv Higher Military Air Force Academy, Ukraine (1984)

Employment:

1980 – 2001 — Air Force Active Service (Cadet, Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander, Squadron Commander, Deputy Air Force Base Commander, Participant of two UN peacekeeping operations, Lt.Colonel (Ret)

2001 – 2004 — Razumkov Centre

2004 – 2005 — State Company Ukroboronservice

2005 – 2008 — Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Head Organisational and Analytical Division — First Assistant to Minister of Defence

(044) 201-11-95

melnyk@razumkov.org.ua

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