Tag: Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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We need a real debate about the Ukraine War
It’s time to challenge the orthodox view on the war in Ukraine.
As Russia’s illegal and brutal assault enters its fifth month, the impact on...
Czech Republic
The priorities of the Czech Presidency
Leaders of the European Union decided by unanimity to grant Ukraine and Moldova EU candidacy status ahead of the Czech EU presidency. Marking a...
Defense & Security
What do Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership mean for the alliance’s future innovations?
On May 18, Finland and Sweden officially applied for NATO membership––a markedly historical decision. While the two countries have long maintained military non-alignment positions,...
Invasion of Ukraine
The deliberate murder of a modern nation
The world is witnessing the deliberate murder of a modern nation by Russia.For what Ukraine is experiencing, according to accepted standards of international jurisprudence,...
Invasion of Ukraine
MEPs want perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to be brought to justice
The special international tribunal should investigate Russian leaders and military commanders and their allies for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, Members of the...
Invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine’s “Greatest Generation”
Nearly two months after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s armed forces won the Battle of Kyiv and are in the process of carrying out counter-offensive and...
Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion: A decisive human failure
War in Europe has moved into its third week. While the full end result is not yet clear, a new reality is starting to...
Invasion of Ukraine
Urgent UN action is required for Ukraine
Many struggle to understand world powers’ refusal to enforce a No-Fly-Zone (NFZ), at least on the western rest of Ukraine not (yet) occupied by...
Belarus
A message to the Russian people
I begin to write to you in the quiet moments of the night, having been once again awakened by the wailing sirens that warn...
Invasion of Ukraine
No room for war lies: Even in Putin’s propaganda war, one must side with the victims
In complete violation of international law and modern ethical norms, Russia's autocratic ruler, Vladimir Putin, has waged an unprovoked war of aggression on Ukraine...
Invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine: De-escalation and negotiations are the only way out of this crisis
War is a tragedy, a crime, and a defeat. Citizens of the world should condemn the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to abandon...
Invasion of Ukraine
No impunity for Putin’s flagrant aggression
It turned out worse than most Western politicians and military experts had expected. In the morning hours of February 24, the Armed Forces of...
Invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was inevitable
lIt's always something of a double-edged sword to trot out an 'I-told-you-so' when something catastrophic happens, but with ongoing events in Ukraine proving to...