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Examining stance of Russia and Ukraine after 1,000 days of brutal conflict

Examining stance of Russia and Ukraine after 1,000 days of brutal conflict

Today marks the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On February 24, 2022, Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory as part of a so-called 'special military operation'. Since then, the brutal conflict has been raging on,

Human rights experts concerned over uncertainty surrounding Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna’s fate

Human rights experts concerned over uncertainty surrounding Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna’s fate

A group of UN independent human rights experts are asking for clarification of the reported death of Victoria Roshchyna, an award-winning Ukrainian journalist who went missing while covering the Russian-occupied area. Her status has caused

Putin signs major decree to make Russia ‘safe haven’ for foreigners

Putin signs major decree to make Russia ‘safe haven’ for foreigners

A new decree was signed Friday by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It says Russia will open its arms to foreigners who are less than fond of liberal Western ways. It says these people can come

Is Russia forcing African migrants and students to fight in Ukraine?

Is Russia forcing African migrants and students to fight in Ukraine?

The world should be a peaceful place so that citizens of every country can lead a worthy lifestyle, but due to many issues, conflict between the countries arises, which escalates a full-fledged war between the

Russia furthers its crackdown on human rights groups

Russia furthers its crackdown on human rights groups

Russia - Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed dismay at the Russian authorities’ strict action against three local human rights groups. Bringing the ‘foreign organizations law’ into practice, authorities imposed arbitrary, draconian bureaucratic penalties against

Covid-19, how the crisis in Russia penalizes Tajik foreign workers and their country’s economy

Covid-19, how the crisis in Russia penalizes Tajik foreign workers and their country’s economy

Tajik foreign workers: Tajikistan is one of the most remittance-dependent nations in the world and Russia is the first destination for Tajik migrant workers. Tajik migrants were unable to travel to Russia since the beginning

Russian Embassy blames UK for disrupting ties between Moscow and other nations

Russian Embassy blames UK for disrupting ties between Moscow and other nations

Russian Embassy accused Britain of maligning its image by dragging its name in a series of events ranging from multiple cyber crimes, Olympics delay to meddling in the US elections. Moscow added that Britain had

Why Migrant Workers Are Being Singled Out in Russia Again?

Why Migrant Workers Are Being Singled Out in Russia Again?

 No one is taking onus for the downward economic spiral that is hitting Russian migrant workers. People were laid off in large numbers, especially in Russian industries that employ huge numbers of migrant workers. A

Protesters gather to oppose election results outside the Embassy of Belarus in Moscow

Protesters gather to oppose election results outside the Embassy of Belarus in Moscow

On Monday, more than a hundred people gathered outside the Embassy of Belarus in Moscow on the ninth day of protest against the results of the recent Belarus presidential election and demanded fresh elections. The

Why Belarus Is a Hot Bed For Human Rights Violations?

Why Belarus Is a Hot Bed For Human Rights Violations?

Crowds of civilians in Belarus have had to take to the streets as they wish to do away with dictatorship. They are done with the authoritarian leader being yet re-elected without fair elections. But the