Russia Archives

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May 2023

What benefits could an attack on the Kremlin bring to Ukraine? What if it’s a provocation by the Kremlin itself?

Political scientist Kirill Shamiev discusses the possible versions of the recent drone attack on the Kremlin. Russian authorities blame Ukraine for the attack, while Ukrainian officials claim that this could…

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May 2023

Money Nature, Science & Society

Exploring the Role of Military Aid in Escalating Conflicts and Turning Wars into Global Ones

This article delves into the complex issue of whether supplying weapons to a country can escalate a conflict and turn a war into a global one. While international law doesn’t…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

Putin’s “Correction” of History: How Fictional Narratives are Shaping Russia’s Future

This article delves into Putin’s perspective on Russian history and his attempts to rectify its “mistakes” through warfare. By analyzing science fiction literature, the article shows how popular culture has…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

Understanding Propaganda: History, Techniques, and Modern Russian Propaganda

In this article, Dmitry Sidorov, a Russian journalist with experience in both propaganda media and independent journalism, delves into the world of propaganda. The article covers the definition of propaganda,…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

Why do prisoners of war matter?” – Understanding the History and Treatment of Captured Combatants

From antiquity to modern times, prisoners of war have been taken for various reasons. However, as international law evolved, regulations were put in place to ensure the humane treatment of…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

The Climate Crisis During War: How the Planetary Crisis Intensifies

The climate crisis is still here and, because of the war, it has significantly worsened. Military actions have concrete ecological consequences, such as pollution of soil and water, collapse of…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

The Epidemic of Snitching in Russia: How Informants Divide Society and Stifle Dissent

In Russia, it has become increasingly dangerous to talk about war and call things by their proper names. Russians are helping law enforcement authorities to find and hold “non-conformists” accountable.…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

The Looming Global Food Crisis: How the Ukrainian War Exacerbated a Pre-Existing Problem

The world has been focused on the war in Ukraine for more than a year, but it’s not the only crisis humanity is dealing with. The climate problem has worsened,…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

Exploring the Possibilities of Prosecuting War Crimes in the Ukraine Conflict

Wars have rules, and these are outlined in international humanitarian law, which emerged after World War II. In the current conflict in Ukraine, there are allegations of war crimes committed…

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May 2023

Nature, Science & Society

The Role of Lukashenko’s Regime in Russia’s War Against Ukraine: A Political Analyst’s Perspective

A former diplomat and political analyst from Belarus shares insights into the current situation in the country. In the summer of 2020, he resigned from the Foreign Ministry in protest…