Category: Russia-Ukraine

Montreal Symphony Orchestra Cancels Concert for Young Russian Pianist Amid Protest

A 20-year-old Russian pianist who was scheduled to perform with a Montreal symphony orchestra had his concert cancelled following protest in the wake of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) has cancelled Alexander Malofeev’s shows originally scheduled for March 9, 10, and 13, saying that his presence would “not allow the…


Montreal Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performance by Young Russian Pianist

A 20-year-old Russian pianist who was scheduled to perform with Montreal’s symphony orchestra had his concert cancelled due to pressure from the Ukrainian community and some musicians in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) cancelled Alexander Malofeev’s performances scheduled for March 9, 10, and 13, saying that his presence…


US Ban on Russian Oil Creates Ripples in Global Economy

Attempting to further sequester Russia’s economy U.S. President Joe Biden announced on March 8 the ban of all Russian oil imports as part of a multi-faceted response to the eastern nation’s military invasion of Ukraine. While strict sanctions on Russian exports remain a cornerstone of Western efforts to stop President Vladimir Putin’s attack, it comes with a…


Seizing The Property Of Russian Oligarchs: Guilt By Association?

Commentary The Western world is united in its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Western countries, including the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, have imposed a bevy of sanctions expected to hurt the Russian economy. One such sanction that lately received a great deal of media coverage is the seizure…


Military Aid to Ukraine Continues Amid Talk of Fighter Jets

Officials from the United States have discussed sending fighter jets to Ukraine as weapons, ammunition, and supportive defense equipment, continue to flow into the European nation while Russia’s invasion nears the end of its second week. In a March 6 statement, U.S. Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken said Poland had the “green light” to send…


Sino-Russian Trade Boom in War Won’t Last Long: Expert

China asserted it will continue to trade with Russia amid multiple economic sanctions against the country for invading Ukraine. Chinese nationalists rushed to snap up Russian goods, and China-Russia trade concept stocks hit a contiguous five-day spike. However, the bilateral trade booms won’t last long, experts say. According to Chinese media Guancha on March 2,…


Beijing Censors Citizens Condemning Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Despite Beijing’s “pro-Russia” stance, many Chinese citizens are coming forward to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But they are immediately censored on social media, and some have received backlash and threats from cyber-nationalists. On March 2, China abstained from voting at the United Nations General Assembly on the demand for the unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops…


US Hopes to Secure Oil From Russia-Allied Venezuela

A high-powered delegation from the United States met with Venezuelan socialist President Nicolas Maduro and Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on March 5 to discuss the potential easing of sanctions and alternative oil resources. The group of emissaries from the United States—led by top White House Latin America adviser Juan Gonzalez and ambassador James Story—also included…


Police Investigate Vandalism Targeting Russian Community Centre in Vancouver

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on, the Russian Community Centre in Vancouver has become the target of vandalism, which is now under police investigation. On the morning of March 5, police were sent to the community centre in the neighbourhood of Kitsilano, near Arbutus Street and West 4th Avenue, after receiving reports that the building was defaced…


After Escaping Ukraine, Chinese Students Still Face Difficulties in Getting Home

After Chinese students escape Ukraine, they still face difficulties in getting home. Although Beijing arranged for airplanes to pick them up, they said the ticket price wasn’t affordable and each person’s departure date was unknown. In addition to paying for the airline ticket, the regime expects the students to cover the cost of the quarantine…