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“Glory to Ukraine!” – these were the last words of a captured Ukrainian defender before the russians executed him
06
Mar
TOP, WORLD

“Glory to Ukraine!” – these were the last words of a captured Ukrainian defender before the russians executed him

"Glory to Ukraine!" - these were the last words of a captured Ukrainian defender before the russians executed him. A video of yet another terrible Russian atrocity - the shooting of a Ukrainian fighter - appeared on social media. A brave Ukrainian defender stands calmly and evenly, smokes his last cigarette, and cold-bloodedly looks at his future killers. His last words, "Glory to Ukraine!" sound ominously before the sound of a harrowing automatic queue. "War crimes are cultivated in russia. And they [russians] are brainwashed by propaganda and myths about "Nazis." The killing of a captured person is another example…
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7 Former NATO Commanders Say US ‘Must Do Everything We Can’ for Ukrainian Victory” Now is the time for America and its allies to dig deeper to get Ukraine what it needs to win.”
26
Feb
Politics, Ukraine, WORLD

7 Former NATO Commanders Say US ‘Must Do Everything We Can’ for Ukrainian Victory” Now is the time for America and its allies to dig deeper to get Ukraine what it needs to win.”

This week the world marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out assault on the independence of Ukraine. In launching a brutal and unprovoked attack on Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin intended to overthrow Ukraine’s democratically elected government and subvert the will of millions of its citizens. But in the days that followed, the Ukrainian people defied expectations, repelled Russia’s initial attempt at conquest, and mobilized to fight a longer war in defense of their country. The tenacity of the Ukrainian people and their willingness to sacrifice for freedom has inspired the world. A broad coalition of nations led by the…
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russia is evil and a threat, not just to Ukraine but to the world. It needs to be vanquished, not negotiated with it
26
Feb
Ukrainians in the world, WORLD

russia is evil and a threat, not just to Ukraine but to the world. It needs to be vanquished, not negotiated with it

On the right is russia’s children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova who today met with a smiling Putin to inform him that she had “adopted” a Ukrainian child from Mariupol (at gunpoint to be more correct). “All thanks to you, Vladimir Vladimirovich!” she beamed. Under their leadership russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children ranging in age from mere babies to 17 year olds. Thousands upon thousands are held in a network of camps running from the Black Sea to the Pacific - for russian “reeducation”. In russia evil is good and rewarded. It is a morally sick country. The next…
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Kyiv stands strong! Kyiv stands proud. It stands tall. And most important, it stands free
23
Feb
Politics, WORLD

Kyiv stands strong! Kyiv stands proud. It stands tall. And most important, it stands free

Biden delivers a speech in Warsaw U.S. President Joe Biden, in a speech in Warsaw on February 21, said Russian President Vladimir Putin miscalculated in invading Ukraine. “When President Putin ordered his tanks to roll into Ukraine, he thought we would roll over. He was wrong. The Ukrainian people are too brave. America, Europe, a coalition of nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific — we were too unified. Democracy was too strong,” Biden said. “Instead of an easy victory he perceived and predicted, Putin left with burnt-out tanks and Russia’s forces in disarray,” he said. “He thought he’d get…
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How the World Changed in the Year Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
23
Feb
WORLD

How the World Changed in the Year Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

A man rides a bicycle past residential buildings that were destroyed during the Russian attack, on Feb. 20, 2023 in Borodyanka, Kyiv region, Ukraine. “There are decades where nothing happens,” the Bolshevik revolutionary Vladimir Lenin is thought to have said, “and there are weeks where decades happen.” While the veracity of the quote is in doubt, its premise couldn’t be more true when it comes to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the year since Russian President Vladimir Putin set his so-called “special military operation” into motion, the world has been altered profoundly—in some ways, perhaps, irrevocably. The Feb. 24,…
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An Independent Legal Analysis of the Russian Federations Breaches of the Genocide Convention in Ukraine and the Duty to Prevent
31
May
TOP, Ukraine, War, WORLD

An Independent Legal Analysis of the Russian Federations Breaches of the Genocide Convention in Ukraine and the Duty to Prevent

This report is the first to address one of the more contentious and consequential questions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: whether the war is genocidal in character. With fighting still ongoing, modern tools have made it vital that this question be examined and its truth made known. With the word genocide so commonly used — and similarly disputed — allowing for a looseness of definition is unhelpful. A clear reckoning of the facts using the opportunities of modern methods of investigation together with legal analysis pursuant to applicable law is essential. This is a project of the New Lines Institute…
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Our tactics is when the enemy does not know what to expect from us – address by the President of Ukraine
18
Mar
War, WORLD

Our tactics is when the enemy does not know what to expect from us – address by the President of Ukraine

Great people of a great country! The 22nd day of our struggle, our defense against one of the world's largest armies is over. Which we make smaller every day. Every day. But it still has numbers, equipment and reserves. We have information that the Russian military is recruiting mercenaries from other countries, trying to deceive as many young people as possible into military service. We know that this will not help them. So now I warn everyone who will try to join the occupiers on our Ukrainian land. This will be the worst decision of your life. Long life is…
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Russian media adopts defiant tone in face of western sanctions
14
Feb
Defense, Politics, WORLD

Russian media adopts defiant tone in face of western sanctions

In Monday's newspapers many Russian outlets reject western accusations of aggression towards Ukraine and adopt a defiant tone in the face of western sanctions. The popular pro-government daily, Izvestia, carries comments from military commentator Vladislav Shurygin, who claims ongoing army drills with Belarusian forces are "peaceful," but notes they should serve as a warning to the Ukrainian government that its war with Russian backed separatists can't be won through "force". Kommersant, an influential business newspaper, tells its readers that "Moscow does not rule out that Ukraine or some third party is preparing to stage a provocation in Donbas in order…
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2022 Winter Olympics: Everything you need to know about the Beijing Winter Olympics
11
Feb
Sports, WORLD

2022 Winter Olympics: Everything you need to know about the Beijing Winter Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics are finally here, live on NBC and Peacock! See below for the answers to all of your frequently asked questions surrounding the Beijing Winter Games. If you’ve missed any of the action, we’ve got you covered with the best moments from the 2022 Winter Olympics. WATCH THE OLYMPICS: Click here to sign up for Peacock and watch the 2022 Winter Olympics live! When are the 2022 Winter Olympics? The 2022 Winter Olympics are set to take place on Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 20, just six months after the Tokyo Games. However, the competition begins…
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Global communities stand united in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
10
Feb
Politics, Ukrainians in the world, WORLD

Global communities stand united in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

UWC and 20-million strong Ukrainian global communities stand united in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.“Failure to support Ukraine now or force it to submit Moscow’s demands will have dire ramifications for all of Central and Eastern Europe. It will embolden authoritarian regimes to redraw borders or impose spheres of influence over sovereign countries through force,” stated Paul Grod, UWC President. “The threat of further Russian aggression goes beyond Ukraine. It is a threat to democracy and rules-based international order. Ukraine has chosen its Euro-Atlantic democratic future. We must not allow the Kremlin to take it away or force…
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