Russia

October 2015Europe

France to End Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine

Hollande commended a high-level meeting with his German, Russian, and Ukrainian counterparts. The meeting was held in September, prior to the inauguration of the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York City. “I’m not for the policy of attaining goals by making things worse,” Mr. Hollande expressed in an interview on France’s Inter Radio. “I think that sanctions must stop now.”

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Assad Blames West in Interview with Russian Media

Syria continues to fill the headlines this week amidst an advancement in political discussion surrounding Syria’s conflict. In an intimate interview with Russian media, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad spoke out about his opinions concerning the refugee crisis that is currently plaguing Europe, and his willingness to work with other states towards ending the terrorism that continues to plague his country.

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2015Opinion

NATO: Obsolete Superheroes?

On March 20, the Economist published a political cartoon depicting the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the current confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. The cartoon depicts NATO’s power during the Cold War as a movie line up staring super heroes: Brawn, Shield, Unity, and Projector.

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