Donetsk

Eating the Last Cannibal

For political figures like Trump and Putin, courage is redefined as a willingness to break the state’s laws if the state’s own interests – or their own – demand it. The implication is that civilisation endures only if there are brave patriots who will do the dirty work. This is a decidedly right-wing form of “heroism.” It is easy to act nobly on behalf of one’s country – short of sacrificing one’s life for it – but only the strong of heart can bring themselves to commit crimes for it.

Ukraine rebels shut down aid agency

The offices of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in eastern Ukraine is closed down by pro-Russian rebels who accused it of spying.

Ukraine 'starts heavy weapons withdrawal'

Ukraine's army is starting the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front line in the east as part of a truce

UKRAINE CRISIS / Ukraine rebel leader says they would raise 100,000 men to fight govt troops

Pro-Russian separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko announces plans to recruit 100,000 men, as fighting with Ukrainian forces intensifies.

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Eating the Last Cannibal

For political figures like Trump and Putin, courage is redefined as a willingness to break the state’s laws if the state’s own interests – or their own – demand it. The implication is that civilisation endures only if there are brave patriots who will do the dirty work. This is a decidedly right-wing form of “heroism.” It is easy to act nobly on behalf of one’s country – short of sacrificing one’s life for it – but only the strong of heart can bring themselves to commit crimes for it.

April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015

Ukraine rebels shut down aid agency

The offices of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in eastern Ukraine is closed down by pro-Russian rebels who accused it of spying.

February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015

Ukraine 'starts heavy weapons withdrawal'

Ukraine's army is starting the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front line in the east as part of a truce

February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015

Ukraine rebel leader says they would raise 100,000 men to fight govt troops

Pro-Russian separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko announces plans to recruit 100,000 men, as fighting with Ukrainian forces intensifies.