The international coverage of Russian aggression has become a routine exercise for the sensation-seeking audience of the 21st century. It rarely offers new insights and is too often reduced to "daily news," consumed as a popular TV show that has already peaked and now has too many seasons. As the Russian propaganda machine invests billions into shifting the global paradigm regarding Ukraine, politicians are becoming increasingly clueless. No longer knowing how to engage a public tired of war, t

Alexander Ovechkin has become the greatest goal scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history — an extraordinary accomplishment that cements his legacy as one of hockey’s most influential figures. For fans around the world, the Washington Capitals’ No. 8 stands as a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and success. But beyond the ice, Ovechkin is deeply entangled in Russia’s propaganda machine. His public persona, shaped far beyond the confines of sport, reflects a fusion of Russian nationalism

Russian opposition leaders often present themselves as champions of freedom and democracy, and are often embraced as such by well-meaning but sometimes naive Western donors. However, a closer examination reveals that their advocacy largely revolves around maintaining Russia as a unified and powerful state. Far from being proponents of liberal values, these leaders are often pragmatic political operators vying for the position of successor to Russian President Vladimir Putin. They compete for fu