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One grandmother’s howl echoes centuries of Ukraine’s fight against Russian Empire
In a Ukrainian churchyard, an elderly woman's memories – spanning from pre-revolutionary Russia through Stalin's Holodomor to Nazi occupation – reveal why today's Ukrainians are fighting for a future free from imperial control, writes former Canadian politician Michael Ignatieff.
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November 07, 2024
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Georgia teeters on edge as pro-Russia party claims disputed win
Georgia's opposition is rallying supporters after the pro-Russian party claimed a tainted 54% victory, setting the stage for the Kremlin to tighten its grip on Europe.
Why UN chief gambled everything on Putin
António Guterres broke protocol, declined Ukraine's peace summit, and joined Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan – all while Russian forces welcomed North Korean troops.
Ukrainian sappers race against the world’s largest minefield
Deep in Ukraine's south, Ukrainian sappers face deadly mathematics: 3,000 deminers against 180,000 square kilometers of mine-riddled territory, with Russian forces adding more nightly.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
NATO must reform or be dissolved
Deterrence is a psychological factor. It only works as long as the enemy finds NATO credible, and that is no longer the case.
Frontline report
Ukraine’s IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries
Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids
Does Russia face military collapse by 2026? Inside Ukraine’s strategic assessment
As tank reserves deplete and production stalls, intelligence analysis points to a critical deadline for Russia's war effort. Yet Putin's ability to sustain low-intensity conflict challenges this timeline
West сan no longer ignore China’s complicity in Russia’s war
The path to ending Russia's war runs not through Moscow but through Beijing, demanding difficult decisions Western leaders keep postponing.
Russia is the last European colonial empire, but the West looks away. Expert explains why
One empire remains overlooked as the world grapples with colonial legacies: Russia. Historian Botakoz Kassymbekova warns that Moscow's invasion of Ukraine isn't mere aggression but a continuation of centuries-old colonial ambitions.
Meet “Russian disease,” the centuries-old corruption plaguing Ukraine invasion
From expired rations to sunken flagships, it echoes historical defeats, transforming Putin's "three-day" campaign into a prolonged struggle against not just Ukraine, but Russia's own systemic rot.
Russia’s “Azerbaijani gas” ploy threatens to unravel EU sanctions on Moscow
Energy expert Mykhailo Gonchar exposes Russia's audacious plan to rebrand its gas as "Azerbaijani" for transit through Ukraine, revealing how Kyiv faces mounting pressure from Moscow's European proxies to accept a deal that could shatter Western sanctions.
A realistic victory strategy for Ukraine
In a war where offensive operations are equally difficult on both sides, not losing is already winning in the next year and a half
Evergreens
It’s ten years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, not two
Years of futile negotiations over Ukraine should dispel any illusions – intelligence proves Putin spent the last decade preparing for exactly this war, with aims far beyond Ukraine.
Outdated Western thinking empowers Russia’s war machine
Decades of viewing Ukraine as a mere “buffer zone” between Europe and Russia have led to precarious Western complacency amid a roaring global conflict, experts warn.
Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia
DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race — so far.
Analysis
Six American anti-Ukraine aid myths that just won’t go away
It's not about logic, it's about emotions.
Russia’s war devastates Black Sea ecosystems and communities
A year after the Kakhovka dam attack, activists are racing against the clock to prevent an eco-collapse fueled by drifting mines and war-driven pollution.
