Minds of the Movement

An ICNC blog on the people and power of civil resistance

Col. Andrii Ordynovych (ret.)

Col. Andrii H. Ordynovych (retired) is Co-Chair of ONM's board and Director of Strategic Partnerships with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund. He has held several key positions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including Deputy Director of Military Cooperation and Military Attache in the USA. Colonel Ordynovych also served as the Deputy Military Representative of Ukraine to NATO (Mission of Ukraine to NATO). He received multiple awards, including the USA Legion of Merit and the Defense Medal of France.

Writings from Col. Andrii Ordynovych (ret.)

Articles

Ukrainian Freedom Special Series

The Anatomy of National Survival: Collective Agency and Civil Society in Ukrainian Defense

Russia’s war against Ukraine is widely described as a war of attrition, fought not only on the battlefield, but across political, economic, social, and informational domains. In such a war, national survival depends on more than the strength of the armed forces. It also depends on whether society itself can withstand prolonged pressure, adapt under extreme conditions, and recover while the conflict is still ongoing. In Ukraine, civil society has become a decisive factor in this struggle. […]

by Col. Andrii Ordynovych (ret.)
March 12, 2026