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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The paradox of Ukrainian security: The illusion of peace and the reality of justice | The Loop

Daria Romaniuk February 25, 2025
Locking your doors is what causes a break-in, at least according to President Donald Trump’s logic. His recent claim that Ukraine should have never started a war misses a crucial point: It was not Ukraine’s decision to wage war. A sovereign nation does not wake up one day and decide to be invaded.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump’s NATO threats need to stop | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano February 19, 2024
Trump isn’t just using his fear-mongering tactics on American citizens this time. He’s using them on other countries — some of which are allies of the United States.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The mystery of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 27, 2023
If Ukraine perpetrated the mysterious explosions that damaged the undersea Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year, it was a grave mistake — but there could still be some serious spy games going on here.
Ukraine Rally

GALLERY: Hundreds gather for Ukraine 365 Days of Defending Freedom rally

Daily Free Press Staff March 3, 2023

By Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Hui-En Lin, Isabella Oland, Ruihan Yang and Ziyu (Julian) Zhu Hundreds rallied in Copley square last Sunday. The rally marked the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion...

Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

International Relations Review April 26, 2022
France continues to face deep political paralysis due to the radicalized fragmentation of this election cycle.
Boston Marathon bans Russian and Belarusian participants

Russian, Belarusian runners banned from Boston Marathon

Casey Choung April 13, 2022
The Boston Athletic Association has banned Russian and Belarusian marathon runners from this year’s Boston Marathon.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

The Intersection: Roman Abramovich’s peace efforts are no coincidence

Katie Harmon April 13, 2022
By taking away their wealth pipeline with sanctions, the West has created an interest on the part of oligarchs in ending the Ukraine conflict
Foreign Affairs Feature: Putin’s approval ratings and the conservative anomaly

Foreign Affairs Feature: Putin’s approval ratings and the conservative anomaly

International Relations Review April 12, 2022
The popular saying “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” seems to be true for many well-known U.S. conservatives who have argued in favor of Putin throughout the war
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Sing About Me: Russian rhymers are spearheading a crucial path toward freedom of speech

Aidan Mega March 22, 2022
Columnist Aidan Mega discusses Russian anti-war protests by popular Russian rappers Oxxxymorin and Morgenshtern
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: The war in Ukraine perfectly exemplifies Western hypocrisy

Caroline McCord March 20, 2022
War anywhere should be devastating to everyone, everywhere.
Lucas Zhang /  DFP Staff

I Call Foul Play: What world is Vladimir Putin creating?

Luca Becker March 16, 2022
Though Putin knows his economy is suffering due to his invasion, he cannot and will not stop. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: Crypto’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war

Jaeyoung Choi March 15, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine conflict clearly demonstrates exactly where cryptocurrencies fit in the modern landscape. Accessible, quick, and reliable is exactly what a revolutionary form of currency needs to be, and the conflict has proven it is exactly those things.
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