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Lubomyr Luciuk: A Promethean Dream

Lubomyr Luciuk: A Promethean Dream

by Lubomyr Luciuk

A bloodied shirt, tattered pants, leather shoes sliced open and flesh shaved off by razor-wire are what I endured while getting a closer look at South Ossetia, a Russian-occupied region of Georgia. This rendering took place under the gaze of a nearby Russian watchtower, whose inhabitants thankfully chose not to

Eugene Czolij: Enough already – NATO must do the right thing

Eugene Czolij: Enough already – NATO must do the right thing

by Eugene Czolij

After the Second World War, the international community made a critical commitment to “never again” allow the atrocities committed during that war to be repeated. Indeed, the web site of the United Nations articulates that commitment as follows: “The Genocide Convention was the first human rights treaty adopted by the

Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Winners and losers of Russia’s war

Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Winners and losers of Russia’s war

by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn

The unprovoked war that Russia unleashed on Ukraine has far-reaching consequences. If he wins, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will be elevated to godhood. Russia’s false historic claims to entitlements will explode. Its global propaganda machine will spin arrogant superiority sans pareil to push Russia-style dictatorship even further on countries

Eugene Czolij: Russia smears Victory Day with Ukrainian blood

Eugene Czolij: Russia smears Victory Day with Ukrainian blood

by Eugene Czolij

On 8 May the international community commemorates Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day, marking the official signing in Berlin of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender to the Allies, and remembers all those who have fallen in defending liberty and democracy during World War II, including millions of Ukrainians. Russia

Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Does America finally get it?

Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Does America finally get it?

by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn

The visit by the United States’ Secretaries of State and Defense to Ukraine earlier this week was a meaningful show of support. They promised much needed new weapons — previously denied — and put forward a new American strategy in response to Russia’s unprovoked, brutal war. The U.S. means to

Eugene Czolij: Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine

Eugene Czolij: Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine

by Eugene Czolij

On 14 April 2022, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a declaration on the genocide committed by Russia in Ukraine. Can the atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine since 24 February 2022 be really called “genocide”? Article 2 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, also

Victor Tregubov: Blame Russia, not just Putin

Victor Tregubov: Blame Russia, not just Putin

by Victor Tregubov

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors. The withdrawal of the Russian forces from the northern part of the Kyiv Oblast was great news to hear. The Ukrainian capital of more than three million people at last felt relatively safe – with the

Eugene Czolij: EU must grant Ukraine EU membership now

Eugene Czolij: EU must grant Ukraine EU membership now

by Eugene Czolij

The Treaty on European Union, also known as the Maastricht Treaty, establishes how a country can become a member state of the European Union. The relevant provisions of this treaty regarding membership stipulate that: “Article 2 The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy,

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