By Julian Fischer-Lhamon After fourteen years, a German Chancellor has finally visited Kazakhstan again. Olaf Scholz’s visit was highly anticipated, with groundwork being laid already last year with a visit by Germany’s foreign minister and president. Scholz met with not only Kazakhstan's president, Tokayev, but also leaders of the other central Asian countries. Despite other... Continue Reading →
By Matthew Grace On September 14th, a successful prisoner exchange involving 206 prisoners of war occurred between Russia and Ukraine over two days. This exchange occurs just days after the Russian counteroffensive to recapture ground taken in the Kurk region . The Russian Defense Ministry stated 103 soldiers were returned that had been captured during... Continue Reading →
By Julian Fischer-Lhamon Historically, tensions between Turkey and Russia have remained tense over the centuries. Their shared interest in the Black Sea, the Crimea, and Russia’s desire for unrestricted access to the Mediterranean have led to them facing off against each other in the Crimean War, the First World War, and very nearly again in... Continue Reading →
By Matthew Grace Beginning on September 10th, Russian “Units of the North” have assaulted and reclaimed ten settlements around Slagost (on Ukraine’s western flank) seized by Ukrainian forces after a surprise drive into Russia’s Kursk border region on August 6th claimed the Russian Defense Ministry reported by the BBC. Ukraine’s President, Voldymir Zelensky confirmed Russia’s... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | May 1, 2024 A wave of suspicion regarding Chinese espionage is sweeping through the European Union. The aid of a prominent member of the European Parliament was arrested this past week under suspicion of passing intelligence to Chinese counterparts. The suspect who is also a German citizen has been immersed... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | April 22, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. On Wednesday, three Russian missiles hit the city center of Chernihiv just before 9 a.m., destroying buildings killing at least 17 people, and injuring dozens more. A hospital was among the... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | April 8, 2024 Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over two years ago, the United States and its NATO allies have committed monetary support and weapons to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. As US support for aid has recently slowed, the NATO alliance has discussed stepping up to take... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | March 4, 2024 Signing of the Instruments of Ratification approving Finland and Sweden’s membership in NATO. NATO secured a win this past Monday when Hungary officially approved Sweden’s bid to join the alliance. After nearly 200 years of remaining neutral, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 decisively pushed Sweden towards... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 4, 2024 Residential building of Avdiivka after Russian shelling Throughout the last few weeks, villagers in Ukraine have listened in dread as the sounds of Russian bombs got closer. Nearly two weeks ago, Russian troops captured the southeastern city of Avdiivka with their sights set Westward. Since then, Ukrainians have... Continue Reading →
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