It’s been months since Russia launched a full-scale offensive in Eastern Ukraine. Right now, the heat of the battle is happening in that part of the country. Russia has three main goals for the east: Establishing a corridor to Crimea Capturing all of the Donbas regions Destroying the Ukrainian Armed Forces Russia continues to be on the offensive. In comparison, Ukraine is doing its best to defend itself from further attacks. During the first week of June, Ukraine announced that they had reclaimed a portion of the city of Sievierodonetsk…
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Russia Starts Attacking Southern Ukraine
Anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine (War Ukraine) / Ministry of Defense of Ukraine / Flickr / September 12, 2015 / CC BY-SA 2.0 The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to add more casualties to both sides. We’ve seen how the death toll rises in Ukraine and how Russia exhausts its resources. Now, Ukraine is preparing for a renewed Russian offensive in the south. Russian troops continue to unleash their assault on the southern part of Ukraine. Local authorities are ramping up their measures to fortify the region against further…
Read MoreThe Russia-Ukraine War is a Tragedy for Both Sides
Russia Ukraine War / manhhai / Flickr / April 5, 2022 / CC BY 2.0 The conflict between Russia and Ukraine risks people’s lives and hurts the economy. Hundreds and thousands of refugees have fled from Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable in this situation. Meanwhile, Russia seems to be growing tired of the war. From appearances, the country has exhausted most of its resources, especially when it attacked Eastern Ukraine. Their actions also led them to be suspended from the UN Human Rights Council.…
Read MoreRussia Suspended from the UN, Then Attacks Eastern Ukraine
Russian tank T36 / Ruský tank T36 / Martin Hefner / Flickr / April 10, 2011 / CC BY 2.0 The war in Ukraine has continued for two months and a lot has happened. We’ve seen people losing their lives, fleeing from their homes, and feeling inflation. This April, the United Nations voted to kick Russia off the UN Human Rights Council because of their actions. Russia Suspended from the UN Human Rights Council These votes are designed to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin… since he didn’t show any signs…
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