Russian-Ukrainian War

Unpublished Cafe

In the “fog of war” the number of casualties of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is difficult to account. It is safe to say though the destruction of cities and infrastructure in Ukraine has been extensive. Targeting of hospitals and schools by Russian troops have come with the cry of war crimes and the town of Bucha, is ground zero for mass graves of Ukrainian civilians. Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?

Seven weeks and counting since Russia invaded Ukraine all in the name of “deNaziifying” the country. Just over a year ago, Russian troops and equipment began to amass along the border with Ukraine all in the name of “training”. Since Russian troops crossed into Ukraine, they have been met with fierce resistance. NATO and European countries have been outraged by the invasion and attack, but NATO has not enforced a no fly zone over Ukraine for concern of broadening the conflict.

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John Packer Professor of International Conflict Resolution University of Ottawa’s Human Rights Research and Education Centre @JP_Peacekeeping

Yves Engler writer Canadian Dimension @EnglerYves

Elliot Tepper Senior Fellow Norman Paterson School of International Affairs @CU_NPSIA

Radoslav Dimitrov Associate Professor Department of Political Science

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