Russian Assets: Your Money or Your Life?
As Western democracies apparently struggle to find internal resources to help Ukraine defeat Russian aggression, a mountain of Russian assets sits frozen in various locations
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Opinion: Talks can’t end the Ukraine war, because Russia lies
Following the full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, Ukraine has suffered tremendously. Tens of thousands have died, and a quarter of the country’s prewar
Talks can’t end the Ukraine war, because Russia lies
Following the full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, Ukraine has suffered tremendously. Tens of thousands have died, and a quarter of the country’s prewar population has
Russian Revanchism Must Be Defeated in Ukraine
In November, President Joe Biden’s administration warned Congress that the United States is “out of money and nearly out of time” to send aid and weapons to Ukraine.
The Cost of Hesitation: the Impact of Western Military Aid Timing on Ukraine’s Battlefront
Hesitancy of Ukraine’s allies to provide the needed weapons was one of the key factors for slower-than-expected progress of the Ukrainian army this year. This
Taking grip of Africa’s Critical Resources: foreign direct investment by China and Russia
Countries have many instruments to extend their power across the world – from culture and food to educational and scientific exchange to loans and foreign
Russia’s decisive defeat should be the strategic aim of democracies rather than their fear
The democratic world vows to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes.” While it sounds strong, what does this really mean? By Anastassia Fedyk,
Russia’s Defeat Must Be Democracies’ Goal
Proposals for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are pointless and dangerous. The Kremlin will not offer peace in exchange for Ukrainian territories, because its