The Russian Federation’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine spotlighted much attention from individuals all over the world and brought to light Ukraine’s past as a victim of Russian colonialism. However, what was not revealed was Russia’s extended past of colonialism in other countries, particularly in those that were formerly a part of the Soviet Union.
The month of April is known for spring, flowers and Autism Awareness Month. Teachers, instructors and other individuals will don puzzle piece pins, ribbons, shirts and other paraphernalia. Thousands of landmarks and buildings will be lit up blue for the “Light it up Blue” campaign started by the infamous organization, Autism Speaks. Unfortunately, these performative.
In the past week, Russia has been facing new accusations of war crimes committed in the invasion of Ukraine after two videos surfaced online of Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian prisoners of war. The videos have drawn international condemnation, with the European Union and United Nations denouncing the footage. The first video emerged and was propagated.
The United States military conducted a unilateral strike in the northwest of Syria on April 3 that eliminated a senior ISIS leader. According to U.S. Central Command, Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, the senior leader who was killed last Monday, was responsible for planning ISIS attacks in Europe and Turkey. No civilians were injured or killed.
Last week, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a private elementary Presbyterian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Six people were murdered: three nine-year-old children and three staff members. This was the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 21 people were killed. The 28-year-old shooter,.