ukraine
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Ask LH: What Is the Doomsday Clock and Why Are We Closer to Annihilation?
I’m sure you’ve probably seen that atomic scientists have moved the ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight and annihilation. The reason? Because of threats of nuclear war, disease and climate volatility have increased following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This means that, according to scientists, we are at greater risk of annihilation. How fun. Due to these…
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What Does It Mean to Be ‘Neutral’ Over Ukraine, and What Responsibilities Come With It?
There’s a popular cartoon by Tom Toro that’s been doing the social media rounds since 2012, in which two historians sit in a book-lined library as one complains: Those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it. Yet those who do study history are doomed to stand by helplessly while everyone else repeats it.…
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Does Boycotting Russian Products Actually Make a Difference?
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent call for a boycott of Russian oil and other import-export bans was aimed at global leaders, but consumers across social media are also advocating a form of personal economic sanctions. Some New Zealand shoppers have compiled lists of alcohol brands to avoid while others have identified Ukrainian brands to support.…
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Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? FAQs About the Conflict That Has Shocked The World
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put the world on edge. The military move by Russian President Vladimir Putin has left many people looking for information on how and why the conflict started. Here are answers to some key questions. Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Putin nurses a deep sense of grievance over the…