Pop Tsarina vs. the ‘New Tsar’
Why it’s such a big deal that Alla Pugacheva came out against the war in Ukraine. From The Conversation.
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Nuclear Plant on the Firing Line
An imperiled Ukrainian nuclear power plant has the world on edge. A safety expert explains what could go wrong. From The Conversation.
A Mental Health Crisis in the Making
Czech organizations are providing psychological help to Ukrainian refugees, but the needs are great.
‘They Define Themselves Through Their Experience of the War’
A Russian artist-activist on trying to build a safe environment for forcibly deported Ukrainian children. From Meduza.
Ukraine: Invest in the Future, Don’t Rebuild the Past
At the recent Lugano reconstruction conference, planning for a sustainable economy and climate change was notable by its absence.
How to Get the Grain Out of Ukraine?
Why opening a sea lane at the port of Odessa is possible and vitally needed.
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Around the Bloc
Russia Bombs Civilians Amid Ukraine Victories in Regions Slated for Annexation
Plus: Russia nixes Oscars, protests in Prague & Budapest, Bulgarian snap elections, and more.
Russia to Annex More Ukrainian Territory Tomorrow
Plus: Tree fountain in Montenegro, new Nord Stream leaks, Turkish celebs get haircut for Iranian protests, and more.
Fake Referendums Show Up to 99% Support to Join Russia
Plus: Tajik-Kyrgyz peace deal, Bulgaria prostitution laws overturned, terrorists in Turkey, and more.
Mystery Baltic Sea Gas Leaks From Russian Pipelines
Plus: Border controls for Czechia & Slovakia, Serbia says no to Moscow’s referendums, Soviet tanks in Berlin, and more.
Protests, Arson Attacks Across Russia as Mobilization Begins
Plus: Pink Floyd canceled in Poland, Latvia optimistic on recession, Russians flee to Kazakhstan, and more.
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Commentary
Where Have the Good Times Gone?
Thoughts on Gorbachev, Queen Elizabeth, and the hopes of two generations.
Radicals on the Streets of Prague
Big protests against the Czech government have started sooner than anticipated. Mollifying them will not be easy. From Respekt.
Gorbachev: Global Savior or Epic Failure?
Gorbachev shared with Putin the view that Russia should be treated as an equal by the West. They ways they tried to win that recognition differed – radically.
Highways to Heaven
A Balkan road trip provides plenty of material for musings on politics, history, and off-road racing.
Latest News
Plurality of Slovaks Back Russia’s War Aims: Poll
Followers of populist and far-right parties most strongly hope for a Russian victory over Ukraine. From Dennik N.
A Tale of Immense Privilege and Dramatic Upheaval
The wry and ribald memoir of a young woman born into a Baku oil dynasty in the twilight of the Russian Empire.
When Will Hungarian Teachers Get a Raise?
As educators continue their civil disobedience movement, some wonder why newly hired border “hunters” are getting paid so much more than some teachers.
Armenian Towns, Villages Hit in Azerbaijani Attacks
The escalation of simmering border tensions comes as Russia, Armenia’s security guarantor, has been getting routed in Ukraine. From Eurasianet.
Moscow’s Local Elections: A Fight Against Despair
Many activists view the elections as a vote on the war in Ukraine, and a chance to prove that democratic voices have not been crushed out of existence. From openDemocracy.
Old Ties, New Tensions
War has brought changes to a famed spa town, but Russian speakers still abound.
