Ukraine war

The Effects Of Russia’s Burgeoning Totalitarianism On Its Military And Economy

In another push to move Russia closer to full totalitarianism, last week, both houses of Russia’s parliament approved amendments to a law regarding military registration and service, The Bell reported. The amendments will give an electronic summons the same power as traditional call-up papers for service. Parliament also approved further major restrictions on individual constitutional rights, including implementing restrictions on foreign travel, in an effort to prevent people from dodging compulsory military service. These latest amendments indicate that Moscow shows no signs of slowing its aggression not only toward other countries but even its own citizens.

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Kremlin Vows The Black Sea Will Never Be “NATO’s Sea” Amid Renewed Calls For Ukraine’s NATO Membership To Be Fast-Tracked

The former, briefly lived, UK prime minister, Lizz Truss, renewed calls this week for Ukraine’s NATO membership to be fast-tracked. “I also believe we should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of NATO. We should have done it years ago, but the best time to do it will be now,” Truss told listeners during a speech at a Heritage Foundation event.

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