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This week was dominated by news of a leaked 28-point peace plan, drafted by U.S. and Russian officials—without Ukraine or European input. The plan reads like a wish list from the Kremlin and puts Ukraine in an undignified and impossible position. The U.S. is pressuring Zelenskyy to accept it, or face consequences. Let’s take a closer look at this peace plan—and why it is utterly rubbish. The U.S. is showing less of a global leadership role and more of a greedy uncle, willing to side with criminals above all else. THE SO CALLED " PEACE PLAN"   The leaked 28-point plan is a U.S.–Russia proposal to end the war. It keeps Ukraine’s sovereignty but adds strict military, political, and territorial rules. Ukraine would get security guarantees, but only if it limits its army to 600,000 troops, promises never to join NATO, hosts no NATO forces, and stays non-nuclear. Russia would promise not to attack Ukraine or Europe, and both sides would solve security issues through a new dialogue...

There is a common sentiment expressed in some right-leaning political discussions: “It’s not our war,” or “They aren’t our people.” In some ways, it’s understandable why some individuals feel this way. They may question why their country should spend limited resources on issues and people outside their borders. If a conflict is happening elsewhere, and the people affected are not citizens, it can seem distant or unrelated. However, events in other parts of the world — whether in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or elsewhere — often have wider consequences. Global conflicts can influence international stability, migration, trade, security, and the overall wellbeing of interconnected economies. We also have international agreements, humanitarian commitments, and widely shared principles of human rights, ethics, and moral responsibility. In this blog post, we will take a look at the perspective that assistance should be limited to citizens within one’s own country, whether in the form of ...

This week has brought a jolt to Ukraine as a major corruption scandal erupted, reaching into the inner circle of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the same time, the country is bracing for another brutal winter, with its energy grid continually targeted by Russian drones and ballistic missiles. As civilians struggle with freezing conditions and soldiers endure relentless fighting at the front, it’s worth asking: What is really happening in Ukraine? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the current corruption challenges facing Ukraine and the measures President Zelenskyy is taking to confront them. The nation’s morale hangs in the balance — as does Ukraine’s future in the European Union and the willingness of international partners to continue providing aid. A HISTORY OF CORRUPTION SINCE THE FALL OF USSR Ever since Ukraine declared independence in 1991, corruption has been one of the country’s most persistent challenges. As the Soviet system collapsed, powerful insiders rushed ...

Throughout the past few years, Hungary has continued to surprise us in the West with its choices. In fact, perhaps “surprise” is no longer the right word — it has become almost predictable that Prime Minister Orbán and his government will side with Russia over Europe. Normally, this wouldn’t be a major issue; every democratic nation has the right to choose its own allies. But Hungary’s position is different — it’s a long-standing member of both NATO and the European Union. In this blog post, let’s take a closer look at Hungary’s stance in recent years and consider where the country might be heading. Can Hungary actually be expelled from NATO or the EU? These questions have been raised by several experts over the past few years, and they’re worth examining more closely . A RELUCTANT NATO AND EU MEMBER STATE Hungary joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in March 1999. It became a member of the European Union (EU) in May 2004. Both moves were seen at the time as historic mi...

In this blog post, I want to shed light on the immense suffering endured by Ukrainian civilians at the hands of the Russian army — both in the occupied territories and across Ukraine. According to the Geneva Conventions, all warring nations are obligated to protect civilians and minimize harm to them during armed conflict. However, Russia has repeatedly violated these principles, showing blatant disregard for international law. Inflicting pain and fear on civilians has become a deliberate tactic — one aimed at spreading terror, breaking morale, and sowing chaos in hopes of weakening Ukraine’s resistance and forcing an end to the war on Moscow’s terms. " HUMAN S AFARI " DRONE ATTACKS ON CIVILIANS In Kherson, which was liberated by Ukraine in 2022 after months of brutal Russian occupation, there have been reports that Russians deliberately hunt down and try to kill innocent civilians walking on the streets. Investigative reports and witness accounts show that this is a systemat...

The full-scale war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, and has since stretched on for more than three years. It has been brutal — and, tragically, only more intense over time. In Ukraine, defenders are widely respected as heroes: men and women who sacrifice their lives and time with family to protect their country’s freedom and safety. No armed force is without flaws, but by and large Ukrainian fighters are supported by their units and by a society that does everything possible to care for the wounded and honour the fallen. Russia’s treatment of its troops, by contrast, has often been harsh and inhumane. Reports of beatings, torture and summary executions paint a picture far removed from the respect and support shown to Ukrainian defenders. My aim in this post is not to ask for pity for individual Russian soldiers, but to issue a blunt warning to any Russian man considering service in this war: the pay the Kremlin offers does not justify what you will face. For the sake of your life...