Brief #95 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Yelena Korshunov
The siblings were among the more than 150 kidnapped in Gaza in recent days. Ilan and Mirit Regev, the parents of Itai and Mia, recreate the moments of horror…
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Do Students and Educators Benefit from Bringing Yoga to Schools?
Brief #86 – Education Policy Brief
by Yelena Korshunov
According to recent findings, 45% of students in high school admit to being stressed almost every day in school, and 61% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 feel stress over obtaining satisfactory grades.
Russian Bombing Can’t Break the Spirit of the Citizens of Odessa
Brief #85 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Yelena Korshunov
On the night of July 18th Raisa woke up from a terrible roar and heart-rending children’s screams.
“March for Justice” in Russia Broke Illusion of Putin’s Power
Brief #81 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Yelena Korshunov
The “March for Justice”, announced by the head of Wagner mercenary forces, Yevgeny Prigozhin, on the evening of June 23rd, ended as suddenly as it began.
An Update on Foreign Military Support for Ukraine
Brief #77 – Foreign Policy
by Yelena Korshunov
European leaders agreed on the transfer of new large packages of military aid to Kyiv… will the new round of arms deliveries to Ukraine make the country ready for a counteroffensive?
Strengths and Weaknesses of ICC Warrant for Putin’s Arrest
Brief #178 – Foreign Policy
by Yelena Korshunov
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Russian president, Valdimir Putin, and Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova. The warrants were issued in relation to the forced unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Everyday Life in Ukraine in the Midst of a War
Brief #172 – Foreign Policy
By Yelena Korshunov
February 24th 2022 is now the day in world history when Russia started a bloody violent war against Ukraine. For another year Ukrainians have been suffering from Russian missiles, cruelty, and terrorist attacks on energy infrastructure. People are used now to constant power outages.
Russia Continues to Kill Ukrainians. Children are Targeted.
Brief #166 – Yelena Korshunov
By Yelena Korshunov
On January 14th a Russian missile hit a residential high-rise building in Dnipro – a big industrial Ukrainian city. According to the head of the Ukrainian regional military administration, Valentin Reznichenko, on January 17th the removal of rubble had been going on for more than 60 hours. At that moment, 90% of the wreckage of the destroyed nine-story building had been dismantled.
Excerpts from Ukrainian President’s Emotional Speech Before US Congress
Brief #162 – Foreign Policy
By Yelena Korshunov
Last week the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed the US Congress in a persuasive, emotional speech highlighting Americans’ support in protecting Ukraine and world democracy. Here are some memorable excerpts from his speech.
Ukraine’s Effort to Maintain Its Infrastructure
Brief #161 – Foreign Policy
By Yelena Korshunov
There is another day in the city of Odessa when people are surviving without water, power, and heat. It is 34F on the streets and a little bit warmer in apartments. Adults throw extra blankets on children and wrap themselves in another layer. How long have they been living in this cold and darkness, just trying to survive? A week, a month? In the chilly morning some of them go to work. It’s cold there as well. However, power generators work 7/24 in hospitals, precincts, and some stores.