Ukraine War

America is in a new Cold War with Russia even more dangerous than the one the world barely survived in the 20th century. All of this is exacerbated by Washington’s war-like demonizing of the Kremlin leadership and by Russiagate’s unprecedented allegations. US mainstream media accounts are highly selective and seriously misleading. American “disinformation”, not only Russian, is a growing peril.

War is one of the greatest problem of our time. American foreign policy simultaneously reflects our highest ideals and most primitive instincts as we struggle to align means to ends in the realm of national and global security. A lifetime of following international relations combined with skepticism in our ability not just to understand foreign interests but to change events informs War and Foreign Policy. CONTENTS Chapter One: War and Foreign Policy Chapter Two: The Bankruptcy of Neo-Conservatism Chapter Three: Strategic Doctrine Chapter Four: The War on Terror Chapter Five: The Middle ...

What do you know about Russia? It is the country that held the USSR together, and it remains the successor to the Soviet Union. It is a country of great victories and as great repressions. With a beautiful and tragic past, its rather disappointing present, and an unclear future, Russia, as Winston Churchill once famously commented, remains “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” Who is to blame? And What is to do? “From Russia with …” contains an honest and witty, politically sharpened collection of facts about Russia with a number of lyrical digressions, picked up by ...

Time correspondent Simon Shuster chronicles the life and wartime leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky from the dressing rooms of his variety show in Ukraine to the muddy trenches of his war with Russia. Based on four years of reporting; extensive travels with President Zelensky to the front; and dozens of interviews with him, his wife, his friends and enemies, his advisers, ministers and military commanders, The Showman tells an intimate and eye-opening story of the President’s evolution from a slapstick actor to a symbol of resilience.

From the military kitchens which cook for soldiers and volunteers, to the chefs who shifted from fine dining to turning out hot meals and loaves of bread for families in need—food has become a central part of Ukraine's war effort. Food is a weapon, a lifeline, a means of survival. It's also a powerful symbol of national identity and memory for the millions of people who've been forced from their homes.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a complex and multifaceted issue with a long history. This book will explore the origins of the conflict, from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the annexation of Crimea in 2014. It will also examine the role of NATO expansion in the conflict, as well as the economic and political factors that have contributed to the current crisis. The book will begin by providing a brief history of Ukraine and Russia, from the early days of the Slavic peoples to the formation of the Soviet Union. It will then discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent ...

Paul, an eighteen-year-old high school senior, is devasted by the sudden loss of his parents in a car accident. Bereaved and left penniless, he takes over his father's business where he stumbles on evidence of that his parents weren’t exactly what they appeared to be. When he asks his friend Simon, a brilliant data scientist and FBI agent, to help him with an encrypted file on his father's computer, Simon starts to wonder about the nature of the parents' business. He is certain that the key to their secrets lies in the encrypted file. Meanwhile at the Russian Embassy in Washington DC, an ...

When Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux knew that innocent people were about to be exposed to untold brutality. He also knew that God was inviting him to get involved. A Mission Without Borders will take listeners deep into the war in Ukraine. From Russia's use of ballistic and chemical weapons on civilians, to the inspirational story of the role that the Ukrainian church has played in the war, Chad's story of courage and hope needs to be heard.

Marko: Dog of War is a gripping and emotionally charged story that follows a harrowing journey of three Ukrainian siblings as they navigate the dangers of a country torn by war. With unique perspectives on the impact of war on children and the unbreakable bonds of family, this screenplay offers a fresh take on the war drama genre. The story centers on three siblings: Andriy, the protective older brother; Daryna, the resourceful middle sister; Katryna, the innocent youngest; and a brave dog named Marko. This version is based on the original story's screenplay, which expanded the siblings' ...

How are the wars in Palestine and Ukraine connected? Is it possible to support one occupied nation without supporting the other? The Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the people of Ukraine have much in common, now and historically. Both are resisting invasions, mass repression, and war crimes. Biden supported Ukraine’s resistance but is now backing Israel with the widely criticized 'Blank Check' policy, one hundred percent. Similarly, President Zelensky has repeatedly expressed 'unconditional support' for the Israeli apartheid state. The Hamas raid was criminal, and despicable, and ...

In the frozen hell of Bakhmut, some men fight for flags, others for ideals. Volk fights for a paycheck. A cynical, detached mercenary, Volk is a master of his trade, a professional who deals in results, not reasons. His contract is his creed, and the bonus for this one last job is large enough to buy his way out of the war and into a life where the only thing he has to kill is time. But this contract is the dirtiest yet. His new command is the Shtorm-Z unit—the Disposables. A penal battalion of convicts, thieves, and murderers pulled from Russia’s darkest prisons, they are not soldiers;...

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an escalation of the Russo-Ukraine conflict that began eight years earlier. But Russia’s recent rise on the world’s stage began long before that historic date. In Hubris, Jonathan Haslam, one of the world’s greatest experts on Russian foreign policy and espionage, examines one of the most intractable issues of our time.

A collection of seven suspense short stories with unexpected endings. The events take place in the first two years of the Great Russian-Ukrainian War. Contents 1. The fashionista from Mariupol 2. The saboteurs 3. Curiosity 4. Thirty eight 5. Dance, dance, dance… 6. One Nation 7. The Three Musketeers

Making use of the extensive memoirs of German and Russian soldiers to bring their story to life, the narrative follows on from On A Knife's Edge, which described the encirclement and destruction of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad and the offensives and counter-offensives that followed throughout the winter of 1942-43.

Vladimir Putin is a paradox. In the early years of his presidency, he appeared to commit himself to friendship with the West, suggesting that Russia could join the European Union or even NATO. He said he supported free-market democracy and civil rights. But the Putin of those years is unrecognisable today. The Putin of the 2020s is an autocratic nationalist, dedicated to repression at home and anti-Western militarism abroad.

Ukraine is becoming a very dangerous place. Suicide drones attack civilians and infrastructure with impunity after all of the $100k surface to air missiles are gone and the “flack tracks” run out of bullets. In a horror show of a war, it’s time for some good old American ingineuity. Pole Dance Aviation, a Private Military Company, is established by its charismatic owner Jason Kane to assist with counter drone operations. Flying highly modified Cold War airframes, PDA gets down to the nitty gritty of shooting suicide drones out of the sky far cheaper than launching missiles that cost ...

Now extensively revised in this ninth edition, A History of Russia covers the entire span of the country's history, from ancient times to the post-communist present. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, Riasanovsky and Steinberg examine all aspects of Russia's history—political, international, military, economic, social, and cultural—with a commitment to objectivity, fairness, and balance, and to reflecting recent research and new trends in scholarly interpretation.

From acclaimed International thriller and crime author Ido Graf comes a gripping new tale of war, sacrifice, and redemption. Ukraine Rising is a powerful short story set during the brutal chaos of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As cities burn and lives are torn apart, a small unit of Ukrainian Naval Infantry Marines fights its way toward Bucha, desperate to reach their families. But a devastating encounter with a ruthless Russian platoon—and its brutal Corporal—changes everything. In the aftermath, Ukrainian Sergeant Marko Domitrovich and Russian Private Konstantin Orlov find their ...

The Ukraine War or Conflict, depending on your perspective, has been going on for over 3 years, and it has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of people displaced, a diplomatic circus, and cost the US and Europe billions of dollars. There isn't any end in sight, and it's a contemporary Vietnam War-style conflict, which is set to continue until our politicians do their jobs, i.e., resolve the issue via diplomacy. President Obama was correct in giving the Ukrainians sheets, and the Trump 1.0 Administration and the Biden Administration in conjunction with the European Union ...

In 1990, two atom bombs were smuggled out of Ukraine from Dnipro, "Rocket City." They were called "The Boys." Now, they are coming home. With the backdrop of a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, The Rocket City Boys explores the complexities of international relations, the enduring impact of the past, and the choices individuals make in the face of unimaginable threats. The story seamlessly blends the quiet beauty of the Irish countryside with the high-stakes world of espionage and the chilling potential of nuclear war. Read the book that changes the world. Today.