Open Dialogue Research Journal
Nicholas II, the last Russian emperor, remains a figure who sparks intense debate: he is spoken of with both admiration and condemnation, yet he leaves almost no one indifferent. In certain ultraright circles, the image of the last Russian emperor holds a special place. He is often portrayed as a […]
A new episode of a spy thriller is unfolding in Lithuania, with schoolchildren, the internet, and, of course, the “hand of Moscow” cast in the starring roles. The National Crisis Management Center (NCMC) and the Ministry of Education of the Republic have issued a warning to the younger generation and […]
A recent report by the Jamestown Foundation (JF), an American think tank closely tied to Western intelligence structures, has sparked lively discussions in the media. Titled “Russia Exploits Latvian Vulnerabilities to Undermine Baltic Defenses”, the report claims that Latvia’s eastern regions are becoming a potential zone of instability, with alleged […]
It is quite amusing to see so-called “wignats” fervently defending Ukraine due to an outdated propaganda narrative about “white Christian Europeans being attacked by the red Mongol-Bolshevik horde.” In their view, Putin is a communist sending his Asian and Islamic hordes to kill Ukrainians—white Christians desperately defending their home and […]
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 […]
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