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Orbán Goes All-In for Trump (and Xi)
“That is our only option, we have nothing to lose,” the Hungarian ambassador to the US said when asked why he so openly supports Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Szabolcs Takács’s comment is not the first time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government has admitted it has no Plan B when it comes to the outcome of this year’s US presidential election.
Russia’s October Surprise? Don’t Be Silly
There’s a thin line between advanced propaganda and pure silliness. The tone and the content have to match. When they don’t, even the Kremlin’s veteran lie spinners can make fools of themselves. Meet Tara Reade, a 60-year-old former Joe Biden assistant who defected to Russia saying her life was at risk. She’d made allegations of sexual misconduct by the President in the 1990s. These were contested by Biden staffers.
Shameless - North Korean Troops Join Putin’s War on Ukraine
We should probably have known. When Putin submitted a bill on ratification of a comprehensive partnership agreement with North Korea to the Duma on October 14, he knew what would come next even if others were less certain. The Russian despot had decided to once again about to raise the stakes and would know that once again the West would be upset.
The Putin Peace Formula — Surrender or Die
Russia may have abandoned the transparent, comic-opera simplicity of Lavrov’s 2022 language, but the message today remains the same.
Honeyed Words Can’t Conceal Xi’s Disdain for Russia
“China is developing by leaps and bounds, at a fast pace, very confidently,” beamed Vladimir Putin at a March press conference. “I am sure that in the coming years, we will only strengthen and build up our relations and achieve common successes for the benefit of the Chinese and Russian people.” Honeyed words were likewise used during the two leaders’ summit in Beijing on May 16. “‘I love you more‘, ‘No, I love you more‘,” as one publication mischievously explained the public relationship.
Kremlin Official Openly Calls For ‘Return’ of Baltic States Using ‘Russian Weapons’
The Kremlin-appointed head of the Zaporizhzhia region has openly endorsed Russia’s invasion and occupation of Finland, Poland, and other regions in order restore the Russian empire to its borders before the Revolution in 1917.
The Development of Ukraine’s Defence Sector Is Key to Its Victory
The resilience of the Ukrainian people in resisting Russian invasion and aggression has been truly inspiring. They are at the forefront of Europe's defense and we must all thank them for their valour. Recent events in the US Congress, however, have underscored the importance of Ukraine's long-term self-reliance in defense, reducing its dependence on others. To this end, President Zelensky convened a defense forum in Kyiv last week, gathering hundreds of Western defense industry executives.
Russia’s Opposition in Exile Must Speak Out
Who is to blame? What is to be done? These are questions that have shaped the debates of Russian opposition leaders since the middle of the 19th century. They continue to be central for the political activists who have escaped abroad from Vladimir Putin’s regime. However, the narratives currently offered by Russians in exile do little to contradict the aphorism often heard across Ukrainian society that “there are no good Russians”.
‘It’s a Play’ - Russian Soldier Reveals How He Faked Frontline Videos to Deceive Superiors
A Russian soldier has revealed how his unit is faking videos filmed on the front lines in order to deceive his superiors into think Moscow’s forces are performing better than they are in reality. In an intercepted phone published by Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR), the man tells his wife not to believe videos she sees on Russian state media channels as many of them could be staged. His evidence? He’s done it himself.
Russia’s Opposition in Exile Must Speak Out
Who is to blame? What is to be done? These are questions that have shaped the debates of Russian opposition leaders since the middle of the 19th century. They continue to be central for the political activists who have escaped abroad from Vladimir Putin’s regime. However, the narratives currently offered by Russians in exile do little to contradict the aphorism often heard across Ukrainian society that “there are no good Russians”.
Kyiv hosts first full marathon since start of war
Thousands of runners gathered in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv this weekend as the city held its first full marathon since Russia's invasion. Last year's marathon and dozens of other events were cancelled due to the war, but some have since returned as residents seek normality amid the frequent air raids. "You need to try to make your life easier by any means possible," said Vlada, a 32-year-old participant in the long-distance race.
President Zelensky’s Adress on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine
Fellow citizens! Dear people! What can you do in a minute? What significance can it have for history? What momentous steps can be taken in this one minute? All these questions are evoked by both today's date and the place where I am now. Behind me is the Golden Gate. Around me is modern Kyiv. And the thousand-year-old majestic gate that protected the entrance to the capital is behind.
Russia Seems a Bit Confused About Which Bits of Ukraine It Has Illegally Annexed
Russia’s much-vaunted “Day of Unification” holiday on Saturday was marked by a grand speech from President Putin but a touch of confusion and mixed messages from other Kremlin officials. The day was supposed to celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the so-called “agreements on the inclusion of new territories into the Russian Federation,” the illegal annexation of Ukrainian lands occupied by Moscow’s forces.
To the Last Ukrainian - What We’ve Learned from Kyiv’s Counter-Offensive
First: There is a growing dissonance between the broad, international acceptance of Ukraine’s terms for a “just peace” and the understanding of how they can be delivered. The counter-offensive has emphasized the limited resources Ukraine has to achieve its declared objectives militarily, so what happens on the battlefield should not be regarded as the predominant factor in attaining a just peace.
To the Last Ukrainian - What We’ve Learned from Kyiv’s Counteroffensive
First: There is a growing dissonance between the broad, international acceptance of Ukraine’s terms for a “just peace” and the understanding of how they can be delivered. The counteroffensive has emphasized the limited resources Ukraine has to achieve its declared objectives militarily, so what happens on the battlefield should not be regarded as the predominant factor in attaining a just peace.
Opinion: To the Last Ukrainian — What We’ve Learned from Kyiv’s Counter-Offensive
Ukraine’s counter-offensive has not swept the Russian occupiers from Ukrainian territory, but it has made some things clear. First: There is a growing dissonance between the broad, international acceptance of Ukraine’s terms for a “just peace” and the understanding of how they can be delivered.
Who is to Judge Mr. Putin?
Holding Vladimir Putin and his administration accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine is both a diplomatic and a legal question. Executive Summary Bringing Vladimir Putin and his administration to justice for crimes committed throughout the course of the ongoing war in Ukraine is an issue more from the realm of diplomacy than that of law. There are a wide range of courts that can judge Russian officials for their crimes in Ukraine.
Ukraine Outside NATO? Be Careful What You Wish For
The idea of turning Ukraine into a heavily armed porcupine state like Israel has not been carefully thought through. What does the West want for Ukraine? There were times when it felt like the preference was for a Ukraine that simply vanished. My country was too often seen as an irritant, an inconvenience that complicated relations with Russia. The beginning of enlightenment came in 2014, when Putin and his forces seized and annexed Crimea.
Judging the Judges: Ukraine’s Battle with Courtroom Corruption
The arrest of Supreme Court Chairman Vsevolod Kniaziev over an alleged $2.7m bribe rocked Ukraine’s legal establishment. But is it a cause for optimism about the future? Amid the justified anger, the scandal over Judge Kniaziev showed that anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine’s system of governance are working, and able to with cases involving the most senior officials.
Ukraine’s Coming Counteroffensive? Lower Your Aim
Expectation are high for Ukraine’s expected military campaign. But success will be hard-won. If it wasn’t clear already, the Ukrainian military’s operations will not be as described by many eager battlefront-development watchers. Let’s start with the “spring counter-offensive.” There are numerous definitions of the northern hemisphere’s post-winter season, with most ending in late May or mid-June. It has been clear for some time that Ukraine’s warm-weather campaign may come later.
The Many Trials of Vladimir Putin?
Holding multiple legal proceedings against those responsible for the Ukraine war risks muddying the waters and undermining international justice. By issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has put down a marker to show that legal proceedings against the Russian president and his high-ranking officials are within its remit. But the decision does more to muddy the waters than to clear them.
Europe - Too Soft, Not Enough Power
Much has been made over the years of the European Union’s soft power. That worked for a while but a harder-edged vision is needed in a continent at war. The European Union’s (EU) soft power approach to problem-solving has been viewed by the bloc’s supporters as a unique alternative to the hard-power errors of others, like the United States. The argument reached its zenith after the Iraq war when tanks and planes were disdained as an archaic answer to modern-world problems.
Time for Ukraine to Enter the EU Common Market
Civil Society Europe's Edge Regional Security There’s a quick-fix for the European Union’s agonizing on Ukraine and it’s pretty much cost-free. Photo: Charles Michel (President of the European Council), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine) at the EU-Ukraine Summit in Kyiv. Credit: European Union. https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/permalink/p156188 It’s 30 years since the European Union (EU) emerged from the chrysalis of its predecessor.
Ukraine - Military Victory Won’t Be Enough
Europe's Edge Regional Security Russia It has been a year. A year that made the world certain that Ukraine will win. But what does victory mean and what should it look like? Photo: Paramedics and soldiers seen on an armored personnel carrier. Ukrainian troops continue their counteroffensive operation in eastern Ukraine but face heavy resistance in the area of Svatove and Kreminna in the Luhansk region. The Svatove-Kreminna road is a key supply route for Russian troops in the Luhansk region.
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