The “rules-based world order” is a set of norms and values that outline how the world should ideally function, rather than how it actually operates. This aspirational system originated in the aftermath of World War II and was codified in various documents like the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the …
This article is based on interviews and research conducted by the Reckoning Project, a multinational group of journalists and researchers focused on gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, two Russian army commanders, dressed in black uniforms without any insignia, made their way into the office of Valentyn Heyko, the shift …
The United States has granted approval for the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian aggression, according to a U.S. official. The jets will be sent as soon as pilot training is completed. Ukraine has actively sought these U.S.-made fighter jets to counter Russian air superiority. …
Russia has resumed its targeting of grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, according to local officials. This time, they used drones in overnight strikes on storage facilities and ports along the Danube River. These ports have become increasingly important for grain transport to Europe since Moscow ended a key wartime export deal through the …
The value of the Russian ruble has reached its lowest point in almost 17 months due to Western sanctions and decreased demand for the national currency. In fact, the ruble has declined by more than 25% since the beginning of the year, hitting a low of 101 rubles to the dollar. This decline is attributed …
Canada is implementing new sanctions on Iran, specifically targeting the country’s drone and aviation industry. These sanctions come with accusations of destabilizing the region and supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine. In a statement released on Tuesday, Global Affairs Canada announced that seven individuals have been added to the federal government’s list of sanctions against the …
African leaders emphasized the importance of implementing their peace plan to resolve the Ukraine war and renewing the Ukrainian grain export deal during their discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although they did not directly criticize Russia, their interventions on the second day of the summit served as a reminder of the depth of African …
Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and shot down numerous explosive drones and six cruise missiles launched by Russian attackers in a pre-dawn assault on the port of Odesa. This attack occurred just a day after Russia abruptly terminated a deal that allowed Ukraine to ship vital grain supplies from the Black Sea city during the ongoing …