War in Ukraine

With the influence of Patriarch Kirill, the Russian Orthodox Church's interests and influence have long extended beyond religious activities—and they’re not limited to Russia or even the European continent.

In early 2023, President Biden announced that he would send 31 U.S. M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, describing them as "the most capable tanks in the world." After a year of preparation, in February 2024, they were finally rolled out onto Ukraine's frontlines.

On June 25, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for both Sergei Shoigu, the former Russian Defense Minister, and Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Representatives from South Korea have begun discussing the possibility of providing Ukraine with weaponry. Until now, they have only provided financial and humanitarian aid.

Western allies have finally untied Ukrainian hands, allowing them to strike within enemy airspace. Russia’s military targets in the rear are burning. Why was this latest policy vital for Ukraine, and did the previous restrictions provide Russia with the sanctuary it needed for its recent escalation? 

Senators are pushing for a new bill after Putin signed an agreement with what they call one of the most notorious terrorist states on the planet—North Korea. They argue that “Russia deserves to be in this club of atrocity-committing killers.” So, what will the new legislation change?