Russia Ukraine conflict

For writer and activist Ilya Ganpantsura who advocates for linguistic and religious rights in Ukraine, the answer becomes clear if one looks at poor countries without democracy — for they lack the very tradition of democracy.

What is Kunis’ connection to Ukraine? At the age of 7, Mila Kunis fled Soviet Ukraine alongside her family. They reached Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A. in hopes of securing a promising future. Kunis used to describe herself as “L.A. through […]

Media in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin’s media crackdown has those outside the nation worried about its effect on Russians everywhere. With such heavy control over the media in Russia, the spread of misinformation and propaganda poses an international threat. Putin […]