Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: Russia

In the Ukraine conflict, fake fact-checks are being used to spread...

“It’s the first time I’ve ever seen what I might call a disinformation false-flag operation. It’s like Russians actually pretending to be Ukrainians spreading disinformation.”

How Putin’s skill-set shows up Trump’s. One’s a calculating, thuggish, earth-jolting...

Their personalities and very different strengths and weaknesses will determine their fate and final standing.

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – can we avoid WW3?

Wars can end with diplomacy and good faith.

Would a “cold” war be the best news around?

Ukraine, Taiwan, and other flashpoints in a new age of geopolitics

Oil and gas giants under fire for fueling Russian war on...

"Putin's invasion is yet another example of the many conflicts fueled by oil and gas across the world."

Ukraine: Nonviolent resistance is a brave and often effective response to...

There has been mounting evidence that nonviolent resistance is more effective than violent resistance, even against despots.

To reduce Putin’s power, ditch oil and gas

In response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. needs to pivot to renewables.

Ordinary Russians are already feeling the pain of sanctions

Whom will Russians blame for economic pain?

Mad Vlad? Russia’s senseless, brutal ‘intervention’ in Ukraine

Will a war in Europe make more people wake up to the real costs of militarism, even when they are asked to sacrifice themselves, loved ones or fellow citizens by their own leaders in the name of patriotism?

Ukraine’s secret weapon may prove to be civilian resistance

Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance.

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