Written by Connor Foster | March 25, 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen As a display of solidarity with Ukraine, the European Union (EU) is in the process of imposing tariffs on grain exports from Russia and Belarus. This action will compound previous economic sanctions imposed on Russian companies involved in military endeavors,... Continue Reading →
Hungary’s New President Elected After Scandal
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 14 2024 Katalin Novak Earlier this year the president of Hungary, Katalin Novak, resigned after a scandal involving the pardon of a man implicated in assisting in covering up a sexual abuse case in a children’s home. Novak has been president since 2022 and in her largely ceremonial role... Continue Reading →
Under Fire: Ukraine’s Battle for Survival Amidst Russian Advances and Fading Support
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 4, 2024 Residential building of Avdiivka after Russian shelling Throughout the last few weeks, villagers in Ukraine have listened in dread as the sounds of Russian bombs got closer. Nearly two weeks ago, Russian troops captured the southeastern city of Avdiivka with their sights set Westward. Since then, Ukrainians have... Continue Reading →
