Putin has kept most oligarchs at a distance – literally and figuratively. Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images Stanislav Markus, University of South Carolina U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders are setting their sights on Russia’s oligarchs as they seek new ways to punish Vladimir Putin – and those who have enabled him and … [Read more...] about Meet Russia’s oligarchs, a group of men who won’t be toppling Putin anytime soon
PUTIN’S ‘LEGITIMATE GEOPOLITICAL DISCOURSE (CARTOON)
PUTIN’S ROLODEX OF FAKE STATES
As the sun rose over Eastern Europe just before the invasion two new countries began "life". Sort of. These little gangster republics, The People's Republic of Donetsk and The People's Republic of Luhansk as "countries" are only recognised by each other and Russia just before the invasion. "People's Republic" is almost as hilarious as "Democratic People's Republic" as … [Read more...] about PUTIN’S ROLODEX OF FAKE STATES
Ukraine decries ‘immoral’ stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee – to Russia
Published by Reuters UKBy Pavel Polityuk and Carlos Barria LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine (Reuters) - Moscow said on Monday it would let residents of Ukraine's two main cities flee in corridors to Russia and Belarus, a move Ukraine called an immoral stunt to weaponise the suffering of civilians under Russian bombardment. Both sides said a third round of talks was due at an undisclosed … [Read more...] about Ukraine decries ‘immoral’ stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee – to Russia
Putin’s Madness
How does the world deal with a madman who controls one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world and appears to be deranged and blatantly paranoid? Very carefully. But will that be enough. He has no compunctions at killing tens of thousands of people so why not millions? Obsessed with power, he wants to live in the past and reconstitute the Soviet Union and the Soviet … [Read more...] about Putin’s Madness
U.S. sees ‘very credible reports’ of deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
Published by ReutersBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has seen "very credible reports" of deliberate attacks on civilians, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, adding that Washington was documenting these reports to support appropriate organizations in their potential war crimes investigation. "We've seen very credible reports of … [Read more...] about U.S. sees ‘very credible reports’ of deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
America Supports Ukraine (Cartoon)
Almost half of young Russians look to emigrate
Published by Al-ArabyOver 40 percent of Russians between the age of 18-24 want to leave the country for good, according to independent Russian polling group Levada Centre. The survey was conducted in the week preceding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and prior to the imposition of crushing sanctions that are having a drastic impact on the Russian economy - and the daily lives of … [Read more...] about Almost half of young Russians look to emigrate
Russian strike destroys Ukrainian airport: Zelensky
Published by Al-ArabyA barrage of Russian missiles destroyed a civilian airport in Vinnytsia in central Ukraine on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "I have just been informed about a missile strike on Vinnytsia. Eight rockets... The airport was completely destroyed," he said. Several cities and airbases in Ukraine have been bombed, shelled or hit with … [Read more...] about Russian strike destroys Ukrainian airport: Zelensky
Putin’s ‘Secondary Antisemitism’
By Alex Gordon, Ph.D HAIFA, Israel — The view of Ukraine as part of Russia, captured in the etymology of the Russian word “Ukraine,” is at the heart of the aggression: the “periphery,” the “border region” of the Moscow state, the “edge,” the “vassal” revolted against the “suzerain.” And the “suzerain” brings down on the “vassal” all the power of his military machine. One … [Read more...] about Putin’s ‘Secondary Antisemitism’
When Arkansas turned a blind eye to forensic science and justice
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle brought forensic science to popular culture with the creation of Sherlock Holmes in the late 1800s. Erle Stanley Gardner would add to the canon by creating Perry Mason, the defense attorney made famous by Raymond Burr in the late days of the golden age of television. The invention of photography was a boon to the burgeoning field of forensic … [Read more...] about When Arkansas turned a blind eye to forensic science and justice
Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
Published by AFPNear the Ukraine border (AFP) - On a runway near the Ukrainian border, 14 wide-body aircraft arrive on average each day -- a carefully calibrated operation mounted at top speed to deliver tons of Western military assistance to Kyiv. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, inspected the site on Friday -- its location is being kept … [Read more...] about Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
How much did Russia influence Facebook? Just look at THIS:
Russia's influence on Facebook has been an ongoing issue. But now that Russia is under financial melt-down can you see a difference on Facebook? Look at this: If you were wondering about whether the Russians really influence our social media, compare the list of top Facebook posts from a few weeks ago to this week, when Russia couldn't access its foreign cash reserves. … [Read more...] about How much did Russia influence Facebook? Just look at THIS:
Struggling With Socializing
Struggling with socializing is a common issue among people, but what if the struggle is so bad that it tears one apart, leaving one in tears? Adults may think that such a struggle is merely a phase that one will grow out of, but that belief is not true for everyone. What one may judge to be a case of shyness may actually be a case of Social Anxiety … [Read more...] about Struggling With Socializing
PUTIN DREAM FLAG (CARTOON)
How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been lauded for his resistance to the Russian invasion. Photo by Laurent Van der Stockt for Le Monde/Getty Images Michael Blake, University of Washington Whatever happens in the coming weeks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will go down as the face of Ukrainian resilience during the Russian invasion of his country. His … [Read more...] about How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
DESANTIS THE BULLY
Volodymyr survives three Putin assassination attempts in days
According to the British newspaper the Times, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived three assassination attempts over the course of several days. To put it in a more blunt way: Russia's Vladimir Putin is repeatedly trying to murder Zelensky. President Zelensky has survived at least three assassination attempts in the past week, The Times has … [Read more...] about Volodymyr survives three Putin assassination attempts in days
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) - A fire that broke out near Europe's biggest nuclear power plant during a Russian attack in Ukraine had been put out, Ukraine's state emergency service said. * No sign of radiation leak U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said there was no indication of elevated radiation levels at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which provides more than a fifth of … [Read more...] about Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
RIDING WITH ZELENSKY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky went from being an actor, the voice of the Ukraine version of Paddington Bear, and the winner of the first season of Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars (that’s a thing?) to being the man inspiring his nation to fight. A video clip of Zelensky standing in the middle of the streets of Kyiv with other government officials has helped make the … [Read more...] about RIDING WITH ZELENSKY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)