Global context of war

Stop Mapaganda: how Russia spreads propaganda through maps

Since at least 2014, both blatant and subtle forms of propaganda have played a significant role in the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, furthering anti-Ukrainian narratives globally. Specifically, Russia has manipulated maps to artificially link temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia by...

Russia uses sports as a tool of aggression. How is the world reacting?

After the Russians, with the assistance of the Belarusians, launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, their athletes were suspended from participating in international tournaments. But in early 2023, despite the ongoing war, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus...

Alexei Navalny and Ukraine: how the Russian “opposition” leader’s team sees the end of the war

How oppositional is Alexei Navalny’s team? Calling themselves the opposition, this Russian group talks about fundamental democratic beliefs and the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine. But a closer look at their statements shows that this is far from their...

Nord Stream 2: a project that should not exist

Europe’s gas dependence on Russia began in the last century. Today, gas is a weapon of the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine. Nord Stream 2, a gas pipeline through the bottom of the Baltic Sea, was constructed to...

Russia’s playbook for creating “dark ages” in Europe

The civilised world can hardly be called a comfort zone anymore due to the migration crisis, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian tanks in Ukraine and daily attacks on Ukrainian civilians prove...

Are the sanctions against Russia working? Review of expert sources

The economic interdependence of rival countries is one of the safeguards that can prevent wars. Therefore, when a nation violates international law or starts an aggressive invasion, other countries apply economic sanctions against the aggressor. This is a powerful tool...

Russia Forces Energy Crisis in Europe: How to Restore Stability

Due to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, many countries worldwide have experienced an energy price shock. The war in Ukraine is often cited as the most prevalent cause of the energy deficit. However, the truth is that the energy...

Elon Musk Without Masks

The richest man in the world . . . a “space” entrepreneur of innovative companies . . . a cult genius who wants to populate Mars . . . These are the images most Ukrainians associated with Elon Musk. He...