Section: Research & Analysis
Russian military transport aircraft could work for Ukraine and NATO but are gathering dust at airports in Canada and Germany
“Steer straight ahead, it’s still far ahead. There, where the Volga-Dnepr Airlines is stationed.” “There, where our future aircraft are?” “Yes, yes, that’s right.” Such a dialogue took place in May among Ukrainian pilots of Antonov Airlines during landing in Toronto. It’s on this aerodrome...
“We were asked to remain silent, and then a terrorist attack happened in Olenivka.” Wife of the captured Azov soldier speaks about the investigation of the crime by the Russian Federation
Over a year has passed since the defenders of Mariupol left Azovstal Iron and Steel Works and the terrorist attack in Olenivka. The international investigation yielded no results due to Russia’s denial of access to the site of the tragedy. In Ukraine, the process was moving slowly until recently. Maria Alekseevich, the wife of the captured...
Problem for Putin: What consequences does the ICC order to arrest the President of the Russian Federation already have?
What consequences did the sensational decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin have? The relevant ICC decision was made on March 17. Alongside Putin, a warrant was issued for Maria Lvova-Belova, the authorized representative for children’s rights under the Russian...
African games of Putin: Cunning Moscow anti-colonialism
Russia’s manipulative role in Global South relations Russia continues to portray itself as a defender of the interests of former colonies and falsely presents itself as a great friend of the African continent. There is not a drop of sincerity in this Kremlin position. Instead, there is plenty of deceit and a desire to exploit Global South...
About the fear and hatred of Navalny. What is the common trait between Putin and the so-called main Russian opposition figure?
On August 11, an article titled “My fears and hatred” appeared on the website of the purported main Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny. He referred to this article as a sort of “confession,” given after receiving a new court sentence of an additional 19 years of imprisonment, now under even stricter conditions. The...
Those who have lost their homes most likely will not return to Ukraine. A conversation with behavioral experts about refugees and how to bring them back
Over the past few months, in surveys conducted among those who have left Ukraine to escape the war, there’s been a growing proportion of people who would like to stay abroad. Of course, wanting to stay and actually making that decision are different things. However, these current trends raise broader questions: Why is this figure...