Opinion: The real reason Russia invaded Ukraine
Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2014, one Russian phrase has haunted me. It translates to “They [Ukrainians] ...
Ukrainian folk music band fights back against Russia in their own special way
Ukraine’s DakhaBrakha ensemble takes their country’s traditional folk music across the world to combat Russian cultural ...
The Bulwark4d
Russia Invaded Ukraine. Blame America First.
THE WORD “HUBRIS” HAS COME UP frequently since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. The most straightforward ...
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Ukraine Folk Artists Harness Music To Fight Russian 'Assimilation'
A Ukrainian band is treating international audiences to their country's traditional folk music, spiced up with world music ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad ...
The Nation on MSN12d
Needed: A Sober Assessment of Putin’s Russia to Help End the War
Putin’s ultimate goal isn’t recreating empire or seeking war with NATO—it’s staying in power. In pressing for greater ...
Asia News10d
The Holy Victors of Militant Russia
Just as ancient Roman Empire had its protective geniuses of war, so in today’s dominant new patriarchal martyrology, the ...