by Monty Self | Mar 11, 2022 | Opinion
A group of university students asked me how Ukrainians have been able to stand up to Russian forces. “We will not forgive. We will not forget,” I replied. They looked at me confused. “It’s an allusion,” I explained. “An allusion to Russian and Ukrainian history and to...
by Monty Self | Mar 10, 2022 | Opinion
Russia now controls two of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities, and one facility is currently without power. A nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia was taken over by Russian troops on March 4, with the plant at Chernobyl falling into Russian hands on Feb. 25. The Zaporizhzhya power...
by Monty Self | Mar 1, 2022 | Opinion
Belarus approved a new constitution on Sunday, Feb. 27. This might seem insignificant amid the crisis in neighboring Ukraine, but it could impact both Ukraine and the entire region. In December 2021, President Alexander Lukashenko proposed four significant changes to...
by Monty Self | Feb 25, 2022 | Opinion
The early 1990s were a turbulent time, resulting in actions and agreements that continue to impact global affairs today. With Russia launching an invasion into Ukraine on Feb. 24, understanding the key events following the dissolution of the Soviet Union is important...
by Monty Self | Feb 23, 2022 | Opinion
Ukraine is a nation with a rich history and a diverse people. When you walk the streets of Kyiv (the Ukrainian spelling, pronounced KEE-eve), Lviv or Kharkiv, you are surrounded by historic buildings going back centuries. You see the majestic, golden domes of the...
