Samuel Huntington’s analysis of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia in his 1993 article, “The Clash of Civilizations?” published in Foreign Affairs, was indeed insightful. However, it is important to note that his predictions were not without their critics. Some argued that using the concept of civilization itself was unscientific and potentially racist. Others highlighted …
In response to the recent threat issued by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a financier of the Wagner Group and close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader opted not to take significant action as Wagner troops approached the city. Although Prigozhin eventually called off the attack, the incident alone serves as a striking indication of …
Last weekend, events unfolded in Russia that were nothing short of astonishing. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group – a mercenary organization – openly declared his opposition to the country’s military leadership and led a march on Moscow for a remarkable 24 hours. However, these events are not entirely unexpected in a nation …
KYIV — It is an extraordinary time to be in Ukraine. Every weekend brings new events in a country at war, but this past weekend has been particularly intense. The air-raid sirens, which have become all too familiar since the invasion by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2022, sounded throughout Kyiv before the curfew on …
Vladimir Putin’s actions in supporting totalitarian regimes in neighboring countries, suppressing dissent at home, and engaging in cyber warfare abroad, are truly concerning. Not only did he invade a sovereign nation, but he also targeted innocent civilians with missiles, including hospitals and apartment buildings. To make matters worse, he even kidnapped their children. Recently, the …
After his unsuccessful attack on Kyiv last year, Vladimir Putin has changed his approach. Unable to achieve his goals through military means, he has shifted to a prolonged attrition strategy, believing that Russia’s support for the war will eventually wear down the resolve of Ukraine’s Western allies. Putin argued that resistance was futile and that …
The Russian invasion of Russia has proven to be far more successful than the invasion of Ukraine. After 16 months of stalemate, with Russian forces hindered by incompetence, corruption, and infighting, the Ukraine war has now come back to haunt Vladimir Putin. The rebellion led by his militia, Wagner, poses the greatest challenge to his …
After a tragic night of Russian missile strikes that resulted in the loss of three lives in Kyiv apartment buildings, one would expect the atmosphere to be somber the following Saturday. Air-raid alerts, beginning over two hours before the city’s midnight curfew on Friday, continued until nearly 6 a.m., with cellphones blaring sirens. However, amidst …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky provided a response on Saturday regarding the internal conflict between Russian military forces and the private military contractor Wagner Group, highlighting “Russia’s evident weakness.” In a Twitter post, Zelensky stated, “Everyone who chooses the path of evil ultimately destroys themselves. For a long time, Russia has utilized propaganda to mask its …
In a thought-provoking twist, a Russian bureaucrat and his wife find themselves questioning their disillusionment with life. In a surprising turn of events, the man decides to reach out to the CIA, believing that his actions will bring dignity into their lives. This isn’t just another Cold War movie trailer; it’s a bold attempt by …