War in Ukraine
Imprisoned Hard-Line Nationalist Declares Bid for Russian Presidency, Releases Dubious Manifesto
Found guilty of downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 and wanted in Ukraine for alleged war crimes, Girkin, or "Strelkov" was arrested in Russia after criticizing Putin
Aug. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin to Travel Abroad For First Time Since Arrest Warrant Issued
The Russian president plans to attend the Belt and Road Forum in China in October, his first trip to lands outside of Russian control, since the ICC issued him an arrest warrant in March.
Aug. 30, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Why One of Ukraine’s Shadiest Political Operators Has Eluded Sanctions
Andriy Portnov, former head of the Main Directorate for the Judicial System under the ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, left Ukraine last year. But rumors about his continued influence persist.
Aug. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Nobel Laureate Supports Investigation of Iran’s 1988 Massacre of Political Prisoners
Ukrainian Nobel Laureate, Oleksandra Matviichuk, has spoken out strongly in support of the rights of Iranians who face persecution by their government.
Aug. 23, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine ‘Abortion Fairy’ Helps Refugees in Poland
For many women fleeing the war, Poland’s restrictive abortion laws came as a surprise.
Aug. 23, 2023
Ukraine
ICJ Sets Date to Hear Russian Objections to Ukraine’s Genocide Accusation
Russia’s full-scale invasion led Kyiv to file a genocide case with the International Court of Justice. Russia objected to the court’s jurisdiction, and the court is now set to hear those objections.
Aug. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hopes to Agree on Format for Putin’s Trial by Year End
The final decision has been delayed by some countries due to the fear of creating a precedent may lead to an audit of various military campaigns conducted by other states.
Aug. 22, 2023
Ukraine
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Friday, August 18 – Day 541 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Why Can’t We Be Honest About Kremlin Propaganda?
In corners of elite Western newsrooms far removed from the harsh realities of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, ignorance, falsehoods and disturbing messaging continue to fester.
Aug. 17, 2023
Moscow
Former SBU General Found Guilty of Treason and Planning Terrorist Act
Major General Valeriy Shaitanov not only passed information to the Russian security services but was also involved in a Moscow-sanctioned assassination plot.
Aug. 14, 2023
Russia
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Monday, August 14 – Day 537 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 14, 2023
Biden
OPINION: Fools Rush In: Putin-Loving Biden Accuser Tara Reade Is Latest ‘Reverse Defector’
A Curious Century of the West’s “Reverse Defectors” to Russia – From Atomic Spies to Lee Harvey Oswald and Edward Snowden to Steven Seagal, and now Tara Reade.
Aug. 13, 2023
Ukraine
Turncoats and Traitors: Why Pro-Russian Lawmakers Are Still in Ukraine’s Parliament
Lawmakers who pushed Russian narratives in Ukraine for years are now insisting they’re making amends for their mistakes. But they refuse to leave the political arena on their own.
Aug. 12, 2023
Russia
Advisor to Russia’s ‘Commissioner for Kidnapping Ukrainian Children’ Has Ties to Neo-Nazi Group
A Kremlin official implicated in the illicit transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia had online affiliations with white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups.
Aug. 10, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Plan for a Liberated Crimea
With over 9 years under illegal Kremlin occupation, restoring Ukrainian governance in Crimea post-liberation will be an absolutely massive task – but plans are already in the works.
Aug. 5, 2023
US
Donald Trump Indicted for Trying to Overturn 2020 US Election
As president, Trump was impeached by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives for seeking political dirt on Biden from Ukraine and over the events of January 6 but he was acquitted.
Aug. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Tuesday, August 1 – Day 524 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 1, 2023
OPINION: Beauty and Secrets of Scythian Gold
Ukraine boasts precious Scythian artifacts from millennia past that fascinate and puzzle museum visitors and scientists alike.
July 30, 2023
Russia
OPINION: The Renegade Club
In their deadly dance, Moscow and Pyongyang are boasting that they don’t need anyone as they concoct havoc from a bubble of global isolationism.
July 30, 2023
Ukraine
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Thursday, July 27 – Day 519 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
July 27, 2023