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Putin’s Threat to the West

Putin’s Threat to the West

By Kat Gingolaski, Staff Writer On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the conflict that began when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Since then, 41 countries have given military, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine including the EU, members of the G7,[1] and countries who previously […]

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What is Martial Law?

What is Martial Law?

By Reganne Hardy, Staff Writer. On February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky invoked martial law over the entire country for thirty days.[1] In President Zelenesky’s decree, the military and Ministry of Internal Affairs are to uphold the law of Ukraine to maintain public safety and Ukraine’s interests.[2] The Ministry of Internal […]

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Contemporary Colonialism or Crimean Conquistadors? Tensions Flare Between Russia and the United States

By Kyle Steenland, Feature Editor Over the course of its 200-year history, the relationship between the United States and Russia has been symptomatic of their statuses as two world superpowers – riddled with ups and downs, and constantly tense.[1] Even since the de-escalation of Cold War fears, petty political skirmishes […]

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