Tag: crimea
All wars eventually end – here are 3 situations that will...
Andrew Blum, University of San Diego
It’s been a year since Russia first launched a full invasion of Ukraine,...
Ukraine’s war has shattered some friendships and family ties – but...
Greta Uehling, University of Michigan
War does more than displace civilians, or kill them. When wars are waged in...
Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin’s...
Lena Surzhko Harned, Penn State
A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020:...
Vladimir Putin and Russia’s incredible shrinking ruble
By Benjamin J Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara
Russia’s currency is in free fall. Since mid-year, the incredible shrinking ruble has lost close to...