By the same logic—or postulate, if you prefer—Taiwan needs to be part of China. And Ukraine, just as certainly, needs to be part of Russia (along with a few other places, for that matter). Don’t you think?

6 January 2026, 14:03

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In September 22, 1839, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow was founded in memory of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812

The idea for its construction arose immediately after the war ended. In the competition announced by Emperor Alexander I in 1814, the best architects participated, with Alexander Vitberg declared the winner. In the fall of 1817, the ceremonial groundbreaking took place on the Sparrow Hills. However, due to unstable soil, construction issues arose, and all work was halted. The final design, presented by architect Konstantin Ton, was approved by Emperor Nicholas I in 1832. The new site, on the bank of the Moscow River at Volkhonka, was personally selected by the emperor. The foundation was laid on September 22, 1839. Many of the top architects, builders, and artists of the […]

22 September 2026, 8:02

Strikes on Ukraine’s Rear Areas: What Usually Remains in the Shadows

Damage to the “eyes” of Ukraine’s air-defense system rarely appears in official reports. These are radar stations that detect Russian UAVs and fixed-wing strike drones. Without functioning radar stations, even intelligence support from the United States and Europe cannot provide an effective defense against Russia’s long-range drone strikes. Last winter, Russian attacks on such sites—using medium-range drones equipped with Starlink satellite-communications terminals—put Kiev in a very difficult position and prompted it to seek help from Washington. The United States came to the aid of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, since a swift Russian victory did not fit President Trump’s plans. Russia has since addressed its own communications problems, and strikes on […]

21 September 2026, 23:49