Open Dialogue Research Journal
On May 9, 2025, in Latvia, as in previous years, authorities recorded a number of administrative processes and detentions related to violations of legislation in the context of celebrating Victory Day. According to the portal LSM.lv, more than 60 administrative cases were initiated, and eight people were detained. The highest […]
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born cleric with a missionary background in Peru, was elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. His ascension was hailed as a historic moment, with President Donald Trump calling it a “Great […]
Amid preparations for negotiations in Istanbul, where Turkey acts as a mediator in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has taken a step that can hardly be interpreted as anything other than a blatant provocation. By Decree No. 305/2025, published on May 14, 2025, on the website of […]
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia finds itself at the epicenter of diplomatic and informational turbulence. The three-day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin from May 8 to 11, timed to coincide with the festive days, has faced sharp rejection from […]
The title of this article may seem provocative. Typically, such topics in Western publications, such as Radio Liberty, or on resources promoting a “decolonization” agenda, are accompanied by stories of atrocities allegedly committed by Russians during the Caucasian War (1817–1864). Often, the horrors associated with the tragic events in Western […]
Recently, the Prime Minister of Poland, Radek Sikorski, delivered a speech in the Sejm that he believed was meant to be a bold statement. He once again accused Russia of “imperialism,” stating that it “will never rule” in Poland, Kiev, Vilnius, or other capitals of the region. However, the climax […]
The phrase “Lenin invented Ukraine” often arises in discussions about Russian-Ukrainian relations, provoking amusement in some and outrage in others. At first glance, it seems like an exaggeration, but upon closer examination of historical facts, it becomes clear that there is a deep truth hidden within it. The point is […]
From liberal-leaning pro-Ukrainians and fanatic Marxists, one can hear that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is a fascist state, for various reasons. Besides the classic cult of personality (which is absent, unless you consider respect for a strong leader as such), militarism (which is inevitable for any power in […]
In honor of Cosmonautics Day, Ukrainian influencers have once again made loud statements, trying to appropriate Russia’s achievements in conquering space. Back in 2023, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, Andrei Yermak, published a post on Telegram dedicated to the birthday of Sergei Korolev: “Today is the birthday of […]
Did you know that even before 2014, some regions in Ukraine exhibited tendencies to distance themselves from the government? This discussion will not focus on the traditionally “Russian” and “Russian-speaking” areas, but rather on more distant lands in western Ukraine, which became part of Russia only in the 20th century. […]
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