Tag: igor sechin
The Russian Impasse: A False Surprise and a Real Question
The West is surprised to see Ukraine regain the initiative. But it was predictable that Putin would reach the end of the suicidal process...
White Angels: In the Zone of Death, the Agents of Last Resort
Putting themselves in harm’s way to rescue residents who have not left their homes as the Russian army approaches—that’s how one might sum up...
Married to the War
At first glance, this is an ordinary women’s chat group of about 350 members, bringing together people from Russia and eastern Ukraine. The women...
“What Have We Done to Them?” or the Political Desert With Hannah Arendt
The author draws on Hannah Arendt’s political philosophy to explain the mindset of Russians who have been brainwashed by despicable state propaganda. To this...
Mnemonic Wars and Geostrategic Imperatives
While Ukrainian public opinion was divided over President Zelensky’s decision to bestow the honorary title ‘Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA)’ on a...
A Look at the History of Crimea
At a time when Ukrainian strikes deep into enemy territory are altering the strategic situation, the author revisits the history of Crimea. Unless Vladimir...
The Libido of Russia’s Ruling Elite
The former Soviet dissident Alexander Skobov, who was sentenced in April 2024 to 16 years in prison for “terrorism” due to his staunch denunciation...
Tensions Are Rising Between Poland and Ukraine
To please the national extreme right, President Karol Nawrocki has endangered his country's policy towards Ukraine. Which pleases Putin.
So, What Happened in Sevastopol?
Russian propagandists accuse Ukraine of deliberately targeting the Siege of Sevastopol panorama, a key site of imperial and Soviet mythology.
Our Presidential Election Is Not a Theater of Operations
The presidential campaign now getting underway in France is the pivotal moment when democracy comes together to discuss its future. It is precisely this...