Author: Isabella Lavelle

Easter Ceasefire Undermined By Continued Shelling, Both Sides Trade Blame

Russia declared an Easter ceasefire on Saturday with the goal of pausing hostilities in its ongoing war against Ukraine. The temporary truce was set to begin at noon on May 4th and continue through May 6th. However, Ukrainian officials reported that despite Russia’s declaration, its forces continued shelling Ukrainian cities

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As Gangs Tighten Grip, Haiti Responds With Emergency Military Spending

Haiti’s transitional presidential council has approved a 275.86 million dollar (36 billion gourdes) wartime budget in an effort to stop spiraling gang violence and restore basic security in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The decision to approve this budget comes after severe deterioration in national stability, with armed criminal gangs controlling a

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Moldova Detains Gagauz Governor Amid Crackdown On Pro-Russian Influence

Moldova has intensified its crackdown on pro-Russian influence with the recent detainment of Yevgenia Gutul on March 25th. Gutul is the governor of the autonomous region Gagauz, located in southern Moldova. Gutul was detained on charges of illegal financing and corruption linked to the pro-Russian Shor Party, which was banned

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