The invasion of Ukraine has failed in many areas for Russia. After a month-long attempt to capture the capital Kyiv, Russian troops have now been driven back to Belarus. Now come horrific war crimes for a day. Dead civilians trapped in the streets of Butsja, it also discovered a mass grave with 280 bodies…
There is war in Europe. The Russian propaganda machine is being blocked in the EU and several other countries. Some internet providers are also shutting down Sputnik and Russia Today (RT). The question is whether in the democratic world we should relate to Russian propaganda. Should we shut it out, or let our democratic…
Ever since Russia’s invasion and brutal warfare in Ukraine, there has been speculation about what Putin wants after a military victory. In my opinion, it is Putin’s desire for what is often referred to as Novorossiya and Malorussija (New Russia and Little Russia). Maps that the Russian-backed rebels in the Donbas have, in practice…
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is precarious in many places. Russia uses hunger against the civilian population completely proven in its war strategy. We see it in cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mariupol, Odessa, Kherson and Mykolajiv. Cities surrounded by Russian forces. It is practically impossible to get out. No food or medicine escapes….
Many say we must distinguish between Putin’s war in Ukraine and ordinary Russians. It is claimed that the ordinary Russian has no responsibility. Of course, we should not cover everyone under the same comb, but in general I believe that the Russians themselves have a responsibility for what happens. I have to justify this….
The ongoing attack on Ukraine is not Putin’s first war since he became prime minister in 1999. In the period since 1999, Putin has been President or Prime Minister continuously. The label dictator is just as easy to label him with. The overview of Russia’s wars is gloomy reading. I take them in order:…