The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the international security architecture. But we cannot say we did not see it coming, since the premises of Putin’s future actions could be noticed in both his previous statements and actions, and the West’s arrant dismissal of them. Now, with both NATO and EU standing closely behind Ukraine, we wonder how it was possible to let this happen, and where we are now. March 3, 2022 – Łukasz Kamieński Maciej Smółka Wojciech Michnik –  AnalysisUkraineAtWar Protesters hold rally and march against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the UN headquarters in New York City. Photo: … Continue reading Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: a dramatic game-changer

Tatsiana Kulakevich, University of South Florida U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 19, 2022, that he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, and cautioned Russian president Vladimir Putin that he “will regret having done it,” following months of building tension. Russia has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine over the past several months. In mid-January, Russia began moving troops into Belarus, a country bordering both Russia and Ukraine, in preparation for joint military exercises in February. Putin has issued various security demands to the U.S. before he draws his military forces back. Putin’s list includes a … Continue reading 5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved