Written by Mahina Shodizoda There are not many netizens in Tajikistan that have remained silent about a recent car crash in Dushanbe involving a relative of President Emomali Rahmon. The incident has demonstrated once again that powerful and well-connected individuals are above the law in the country. But it has also shown that simple technological […]
Russia: Monument to Chechen Women Raises Controversy
Last Saturday, September 14, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov dedicated a monument to a group of Chechen women who had died when Russia was establishing control over the North Caucasus in the 19th century. According to the story, which some say is apocryphal, in 1819 forty-six Chechen women taken prisoner by Russian General Yermolov threw themselves […]
UN: in expectation of the wind of changes
World War II demonstrated the necessity of collective security development. Many years ago the League of Nations didn’t manage to prevent one of the most tragically page of modern history. Thus, the League of Nations was substituted by more advanced organization, such as the UN. But now, 60 years later, we see that history repeats […]
Russian lawmaker furious over decision by the US to transfer military equipment and hardware from Afghanistan to Ukraine
Russia is up in arms over the idea of the US military transferring offensive military equipment and hardware from the conflict in Afghanistan to Ukraine, which would include armored vehicles, weapons and ammunition. “This would only cause more civilian casualties”, said one Russian lawmaker, who is understandably upset by all this. “Have they not seen […]
US Senate passes HR 5859 – a bill which would provide arms to Ukraine and impose more economic sanctions against Russia
On December 13, 2014 the Senate passed H.R. 5859 without amendment by Voice Vote. H.R. 5859 would impose sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, to provide additional assistance to Ukraine (in the form of military and non military aid), and for other purposes: Senator Walsh (Mr. WALSH): “Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the […]
“Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have died in battle against these same separatist forces”, says Senator Portman
On November 20, 2014 Senator Portman asked for and was granted permission to address the United States Senate concerning Russia, in a very interesting speech where he alleges Russia violated the recent ceasefire and broke the Budapest Memorandum… “Mr. President, I rise today to call this body’s attention to a crisis that grows more alarming […]