Ukrainian Crisis exposes EU recklessness
The Federation Council of the Russian Parliament unanimously approved on March 1 the use of the Russian armed forces in stabilizing the rapidly deteriorating political situation in Ukraine. The decision was made after Russian President Vladimir Putin...
US exit strategy in Afghanistan shadows 1989 Soviet withdrawal
On the twenty fifth anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban have likened the success of the holy war fought against the Soviets to the “jihad” now forcing the United States and its allies out of Afghanistan...
Ukrainian Truce, Calm before the Storm
In a bid to defuse an increasingly divisive political crisis, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has agreed to hold early presidential elections and enact changes to the country’s constitution. The decision was reached after high-level talks involving opposition...
Ukrainian Opposition Suffers Setback amid Diplomatic Flap and Rising Concerns
The recently leaked diplomatic exchange between United States Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasia Affairs Victoria Nuland and US Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyat is more than just another