May 25, 2022 Bully Diplomat “My country is being bombarded, tens of thousands of people are dying in the bloody war of conquest that Russia has unleashed. If I make demands out loud, I can achieve more for Ukraine than writing diplomatic cables that often go unanswered. This is a matter of life and death, and every day matters." – Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk Government Int'l Relations News Politics War Quote
May 24, 2022 An Anthem of Dissent A Russian man in Tyumen was arrested for playing the Ukrainian national anthem in public. Cities & Towns Government Music Russia File
May 23, 2022 Alphabet Bans The Ukrainian government is banning two Latin letters used by Russian invasion forces. Law Military War Russia File
May 22, 2022 Ignorance is Not Strength Belarus moves to ban George Orwell's dystopian classic 1984. Government Literature Media Social Issues Russia File
May 21, 2022 Russian Trains In for a Bumpy Ride German engineering firm Siemens is leaving Russia. Train travel is about to get far more difficult. Business Int'l Relations Transportation Russia File
May 20, 2022 McDonald's Unhappy Departure McDonald's is withdrawing from the Russian market. Economy Food & Drink Moscow News War Russia File
May 19, 2022 Filtration, Evacuation, Deportation Many Ukrainians are trying to find their way after experiencing filtration camps, evacuations, and deportations. Government Journalism Social Issues Transportation War Russia File
May 18, 2022 For All Ukrainians “Now more than ever, every victory is important for Ukraine. This will further raise the morale of the Ukrainians, which is so needed now. We won not for ourselves, but for all Ukrainians." – Oleg Psyuk, member of Kalush Orchestra, winners of Eurovision 2022. Culture Film & TV Interview Music Quote
May 17, 2022 Headlines for Truth Editors of a Russian news outlet surprise readers with their anti-war sentiments. Dissent Journalism Media News War Russia File
May 17, 2022 Detained on Victory Day Over 125 citizens were detained during Immortal Regiment processions across Russia. Cities & Towns Government History Military Moscow Politics War Russia File
May 14, 2022 An Apologetic Putin? Did Putin apologize for Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's outrageous lies? Government Int'l Relations Journalism News War Russia File
May 13, 2022 Putin Promises Aid to Families Vladimir Putin signed a decree promising support to children of fallen soldiers. Government Military Politics War Russia File