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‘Dreams were shattered’: Voices from Ukraine gathering at STU
Alisa Los presented her short film, Memorabilia, at the Voices for Ukraine community gathering. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Wednesday, Feb. 25, a small community group gathered at St. Thomas University for the first Ukrainian-focused event since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The evening was filled with short documentary screenings by Ukrainian students with reflections and perspectives. It also included an informal discussion. The event was hosted by the Inte
Gisele Gallibois
Mar 22 min read
‘Getting through another winter night’: Russian strikes leave Kyiv without heat as winter deepens
A residential area during a power blackout this month in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Credit: Oksana Parafeniuk) A major Russian aerial assault on Ukraine has left large parts of Kyiv without heating, water and electricity as winter temperatures hover around –10 C, Ukrainian officials said last Wednesday. The overnight barrage involved drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles targeting energy and civilian infrastructure across the country. At least four people were killed and dozens
Polina Kozlova
Jan 263 min read
Commentary: When leaders speak of peace, but the world remains at war
World leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions on peace and global cooperation took place amidst ongoing international conflicts. (Credit: AP News / Evan Vucci) While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a “Board of Peace,” an initiative he said would operate alongside existing international institutions. When asked whether the proposal would replace the United Nations, Trump said, “You
Suzanne Shah
Jan 262 min read
Western leaders back Trump’s ceasefire proposal, raises questions over Ukraine’s territorial future
Western leaders call for an immediate halt to the war in Ukraine, even if this might benefit Russia. (Credit: Financial Times) Western leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate halt to fighting in Ukraine, signalling a renewed push toward negotiations with Russia. The joint statement, released Oct. 25 from Ottawa, said that the “current line of contact”
Polina Kozlova
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Explainer: What does Poland’s drone incident mean for NATO, war in Ukraine?
On Sep. 9, 2025, Russian drones entered Poland's airspace. (Credit: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP/Getty Images ) On Sept. 9, a wave of...
Polina Kozlova
Sep 15, 20252 min read
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