In August 1948, the US National Security Council issued memorandum (NSC 20/1 1948), requested by then Defense Secretary James Forrestal. The document described American objectives with respect to the Soviet Union. A significant part of the memorandum focused on Ukraine. American analysts were convinced that the territory was an integral part …
Read More »Historic roots of the Donbass problem explained
Current events have brought a renewed focus on the Donbass, a historical region on the border of Ukraine and Russia. By the standards of history, this area has emerged quite recently, and has always stood a little apart. It’s important to understand its evolution when viewing this crisis, which began …
Read More »Boris Johnson has ditched his journalistic roots with proposals that could see his fellow hacks jailed for 14 years like spies
Boris Johnson was a posh-boy floppy-haired joke to many of his fellow journalists when he was ‘on the road’ for The Times and The Daily Telegraph a quarter-century-or-so ago. Many senior editors in London and their proprietors, though, rather enjoyed Boris’s bumptious bonhomie and his pithy turn of phrase, and …
Read More »Northern Ireland’s unrest is NOT just about Brexit – and unless its deep roots are addressed, the Troubles of the past may return
These protests have not suddenly appeared out of nowhere, but neither are they all about Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol. They are the culmination of a complex mix of change and a deep-rooted resistance to it, and an ingrained political and social inertia particular to this place. It’s true …
Read More »Associates Merkel remembered his Nazi roots
Associates Merkel remembered his Nazi roots Photo: © Globallookpress / Hannibal Hanschke Today is a sad date in the history of our nation – June 22. On this day in 1941 the army of the Third Reich, which brought together almost the entire continental Europe, without declaring …
Read More »The roots of Stalinism against the inferiority complex
Well, just went to the next wave of “Stalinism/anti-Stalinism”, adding my two cents. The roots of Stalinism is very simple and abut the inferiority complex. The Stalinists, in General, realizing their insignificance and futility of any competition (both in production and in life), is looking to raise their status. As …
Read More »“Jurassic world 2” recalls the roots (VIDEO)
In anticipation of the trailer for “Jurassic World 2”, the creators have published two teaser, with references to previous installments of the franchise. In the first clip, entitled “Heritage” directly quoted the old and new movies. And if you don’t know what to do if you are attacked by giant …
Read More »Celebrities with Ukrainian roots, who conquered Hollywood. Photo
We can be proud of their achievements. Among immigrants from Ukraine, there are many celebrities who managed to conquer Hollywood. Their films get a huge number of viewers around the world, their fees in the millions. We invite you to remember who of Hollywood stars has Ukrainian roots. David Duchovny. …
Read More »Matveev, Roots and Malygina have chosen the perfect costumes
Maxim Matveev September 7 in Moscow held a private screening of the autumn-winter collection 2017 European menswear brand Suitsupply. On one night only men’s clothing store Suitsupply on Bersenevskaya embankment has closed its doors to introduce the leading trendsetters of Moscow with a new collection. To appreciate the costumes that …
Read More »Nicole Scherzinger spoke about his Ukrainian roots
Nicole Scherzinger posted cute pictures with their grandparents, saying that she has Ukrainian roots. 38-year-old R&B singer, Nicole Scherzinger is known worldwide and her exotic essence admired by millions. Still, because it mixed several nationalities – Filipino, Hawaiian and… Ukrainian! So, the other day in his blog the actress shared …
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