Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the topic of Finland joining NATO was a hot debate. People were divided into two camps: those who supported joining NATO and those who were against it. This debate was mainly happening on Finnish Twitter. Researchers looked at who was retweeting what on this topic before and after the invasion. They found that there were ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently pointed out that Russia is closely watching US policy. He mentioned that Moscow’s willingness to negotiate depends on the outcome of the US elections. If Kamala Harris wins, she is expected to continue the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, despite some disagreements over using Western weapons against Russia. O...
As the third winter of the war approaches, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is steering his country through challenging times. The mood in Kyiv and Washington is grim, with fears growing about Russia's full-scale invasion. The war in the Donetsk region has seen both sides face losses, but Russia's advances are causing concern. Power outages are a real threat, w...
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the town of Selydove, located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, has become a critical battleground. This town, southeast of the key city of Pokrovsk, is significant because it served as a vital staging area for Ukraine's defenses. On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that they had taken control of S...
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, has been clear: he wants a complete victory, with Russia pulling out of Ukrainian territory. Despite strong support from the U. S. and Europe, Ukraine's hopes are starting to look unrealistic. This year has been tough, with Russia making gains in the Donbas despite high casualties. The war might end through diplomacy, but some...
Ukraine has seen a massive decrease in its population, with estimates showing a drop of about 10 million since 2014, and 8 million since the full-scale Russian invasion began in 2022. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlights that while there hasn't been a recent census, the data shows a stark decline in the country's population. Before the war, Ukraine's...
Former President Donald Trump dodged a question about whether he's been in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. He was interviewed by Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago. Journalist Bob Woodward's latest book, "War, " claims Trump had seven private phone calls with Putin and sent COVID-19 test machi...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a big idea to end the war with Russia by next year. He believes it could happen if Ukraine joins NATO right away. However, some of Ukraine’s Western allies are not so sure about this plan. They worry that adding Ukraine to NATO while the war is still going on could make the conflict even bigger. NATO has a rule tha...
As the war in Ukraine rages on, a shift in strategy is underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for his country's forces to be given the freedom to strike deeper into Russian territory. This bold move comes as the conflict enters its 1,000th day, with both sides experiencing a stalemate. The idea of "red lines" has been a major point of contentio...
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, the country is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning, citing the severe damage to Ukraine's energy and healthcare infrastructure, which has left millions vulnerable as temperatures plummet. The ongoing Russian airstrik...