War and Swaps: Explosions Rock Ukraine as Prisoners Go Home
A huge wave of drone and missile attacks from Russia hit cities across Ukraine this past weekend, causing a lot of damage and sadly, killing at least 12 people and…
Evan Gershkovich Faces 16 Years Behind Bars in Russia Amid Espionage Allegations
On July 19th, a Russian court sentenced American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a high-security penal colony. Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, was found guilty…
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia On Tuesday, a court in Russia issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader…
Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns Target European Elections
European monitors have detected a significant increase in Russian disinformation efforts as the European parliamentary elections approach in June. A notable operation, known as “Doppelganger,” involves creating fake websites that…
Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
On Wednesday, Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was critically injured in an assassination attempt. The incident took place in Handlova, a town in central Slovakia, after a government meeting at…
Silencing Academia: Putin’s Campaign Against Educational Freedom in Russia
Just before beginning his 25th year in power, Vladimir Putin made a significant statement: “Wars are won by teachers.” He emphasized this point twice during his year-end news conference in…
Suspicion in the Bundestag: The AfD’s Alleged Ties to Russia
To participate in a secret meeting in the German Parliament, lawmakers are required to lock their phones and leave them outside. They are also prohibited from taking notes inside the…
Trump’s Controversial Peace Plan for Ukraine
According to people who know about it, former President Donald Trump has shared a controversial idea: he believes he could end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by pushing Ukraine…
Between Law and Politics: The Justice Department’s War Crimes Dilemma
In early 2022, the world watched in shock as the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sparking widespread condemnation and raising urgent questions about accountability for war crimes. In…
The Explosive Smirnov Case and Its Impact on American Politics
In June 2020, the political world was shaken by a claim that seemed straight out of a spy novel. Alexander Smirnov, a businessman with ties to both the FBI and…