Liberation From Occupation of the Mind: Maidan, War and Me
A young Ukrainian singer and composer reflects on what this week’s somber anniversaries in her country mean for her.
A Сounter To JD Vance
The stark reality is that without very immediate military backing and supplies from the US, Ukraine could lose the war, or at least significantly more territory, the author writes.
Occupied, Mined and Blockaded – the “Price” of Ukrainian Grain
Ukraine’s reputation as the breadbasket of Europe has been ravaged by the turmoil of Russia’s invasion – wreaking havoc on the agriculture sector, arable land and farmers’ lives.
US Republicans Lose Avdiivka
The House Republicans, led by Mike Johnson, have contributed to the defeat of US interests and policy to Putin’s Russia, as reflected in Ukraine’s withdrawal from strategically important Avdiivka.
Launderers of Putin’s Lies
Tucker Carlson, for reasons known only to him, allowed himself to be used by Putin, the former KGB spy who learned his propaganda craft from men who served under Stalin, the author writes.
Russia’s Wagner Group Spreads Deadly Kremlin-Style ‘Diplomacy’ to Africa
The deadly rebels of the so-called Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group are tearing apart Sudan aided by Russia through Wagner PMC.
Matters Difficult to Comprehend
How the words and actions of regimes, institutions and the people who represent them can simply make the mind boggle.
The Many Battle Fronts of This War
From Ukraine’s agriculture trade challenges with Europe, to Russia’s stance against anti-war cultural figures and families of mobilized soldiers – the on-going war has many fronts.
Suffer the Children Everywhere: Why the Free World Must Act
The scourge of war and aggression is leaving the most brutal scars on children who are experiencing torture beyond human and moral comprehension. The free world must not turn a blind eye.
Ukraine’s Honorable Defense
Rarely have the ethical lines between victim and aggressor been so clear in a war. Unfortunately, brutality is contagious, and Ukrainians may struggle to maintain their moral high ground.
There Is No Alternative to Helping Ukraine – Make Sanctions Work
Unfortunately for Ukraine and the world, Russia is managing to evade many of the sanctions intended to cripple its war machine. More stringent measures must be taken.
Navalny’s Murder: Responding to the Killers in the Kremlin
What the murder of Russian oppositionist Alexei Navalny signifies and what lessons should be drawn.
