Russian-backed separatists begin referendum in occupied regions of Ukraine

Russia launched referendums in four occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday expected to be used by Moscow to justify annexation, but Kyiv said the voting was mandatory with residents being threatened with punishment if they did not take part. The votes on whether the regions should become part of Russia began after Ukraine earlier this… Read More Russian-backed separatists begin referendum in occupied regions of Ukraine

September 23, 2022 SledgeLeave a comment

Last Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, hospital officials in Moscow said. Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain… Read More Last Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

August 31, 2022 SledgeLeave a comment