Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild fo
Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro
Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing war with Russia. In a radio interview, he expressed his belief that the war could end more quickly if former US President Donald Trump were in office. Zelensky noted the challenging situation on the battlefield, where
As the war in Ukraine continues, the toll on Russian military equipment is becoming clear. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia has lost almost 10, 000 tanks, around 20, 000 armored patrol vehicles (APVs), and nearly 30, 000 vehicles and fuel tanks since the start of their full-scale
In the 20th century, Russia's focus on political matters cast a shadow over economic migration. The government sought total control over its citizens, but couldn't always pull it off. Migrants often slipped through the cracks due to mixed efforts from central and local authorities. As the Soviet Uni
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
Ukraine's special forces have found a clever way to disrupt Russia's war efforts. They're focusing on something crucial to Russia—its railways. Trains are a big deal for Russia, as they use them to move around supplies and troops. But they're not alone in this fight. Some people within Russia who op
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, de
In a vote that's got everyone talking, Moldova, a country right next to Ukraine, chose Maia Sandu to be its president again. Sandu is all about being friendly with the European Union (EU), and she won with a solid 55% of the votes. But Russia, not so pleased, had hoped for someone more on their side
