Jean-François Ratelle
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“History is cruel, geography crueler still…This American president demands peace, even if it is on the Kremlin’s terms. And Ukraine’s leaders, like [Bosnia’s] in 1995, must…choose whether to say yes or no to Washington.” For Odgovor.ba on (un)just peace. odgovor.ba/article/5552/
Lessons from an Unjust Peace: Bosnia 1995 and Ukraine Today
It is a historical coincidence but a nevertheless instructive one. We observe the 30th anniversary of the initialing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, just as the Trump administration mounts a major pres...
odgovor.ba
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“History is cruel, geography crueler still…This American president demands peace, even if it is on the Kremlin’s terms. And Ukraine’s leaders, like [Bosnia’s] in 1995, must…choose whether to say yes or no to Washington.” For Odgovor.ba on (un)just peace. odgovor.ba/article/5552/
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Russia is committing crimes against humanity by hunting Ukrainian civilians with drones, according to a UN commission of inquiry.
www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...
www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to the UN General Assembly (A/80/497)
www.ohchr.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Russia is committing crimes against humanity by hunting Ukrainian civilians with drones, according to a UN commission of inquiry.
www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...
www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...
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👀 Three Russian servicemen were eliminated on October 22 in Stavropol, Russia, during a special operation executed by Ukrainian intelligence.
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Ukrainian Intelligence Eliminates Three Russian Soldiers in Stavropol Special Operation
Three Russian servicemen were eliminated in Stavropol during a Ukrainian intelligence operation, supported by the Caucasus Liberation Movement.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👀 Three Russian servicemen were eliminated on October 22 in Stavropol, Russia, during a special operation executed by Ukrainian intelligence.
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Russia’s list of “terrorists and extremists” increasingly includes not militants or separatists but ordinary opposition politicians, journalists, and public figures.
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Russia’s ‘terrorists and extremists’ list is now sweeping up journalists and academics. Soon, Navalny donors could face life in prison. — Meduza
In recent weeks, there’s been a sharp uptick in reports about new additions to Russia’s list of “terrorists and extremists.” Increasingly, the list includes not militants or separatists but ordinary…
meduza.io
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Russia’s list of “terrorists and extremists” increasingly includes not militants or separatists but ordinary opposition politicians, journalists, and public figures.
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READ: @ratellejeff.bsky.social examines the August agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and how this may signal an American regime eager to exploit weakness for its gain.
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/an...
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/an...
August 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
READ: @ratellejeff.bsky.social examines the August agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and how this may signal an American regime eager to exploit weakness for its gain.
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/an...
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/an...
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This is broadly good news. Some seized equipment still seems to have been diverted from the CAF, but not the guns, ammo or explosives.
globalnews.ca/news/1128743...
globalnews.ca/news/1128743...
Quebec terrorism suspects didn’t get guns and ammo from us: Canadian Forces | Globalnews.ca
The three men took part in military-style training, police allege, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises and also allegedly conducted a scouting operation.
globalnews.ca
July 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is broadly good news. Some seized equipment still seems to have been diverted from the CAF, but not the guns, ammo or explosives.
globalnews.ca/news/1128743...
globalnews.ca/news/1128743...
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💢 This case illustrates very well how corruption permeates every layer of the Russian army, from the policeman who tortures boys for a bonus by sending them to war, to the commanders who extort money from common soldiers to spare them from the most dangerous front lines.
Said Murtazaliev, an 18-year-old from Dagestan, who was tortured into signing up for the war in Ukraine is feared to have been murdered by his commanders after uncovering a corruption scheme, reports Novaya Gazeta and Dozhd.
novayagazeta.eu/articles/202...
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«Дождь»: 18-летнего школьника из Дагестана под пытками заставили подписать контракт. На фронте от него потребовали участвовать в поборах, «чтобы не идти в штурм», а после — убили — Новая газета Европа
18-летнего дагестанца Саида Муртазалиева под пытками заставили подписать контракт с Минобороны. После того, как мужчина рассказал семье, что командиры отдали приказ о его убийстве, он «пропал без вест...
novayagazeta.eu
July 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
💢 This case illustrates very well how corruption permeates every layer of the Russian army, from the policeman who tortures boys for a bonus by sending them to war, to the commanders who extort money from common soldiers to spare them from the most dangerous front lines.
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There is much about this story that is staggering. But the inclusion of military members while deeply troubling is not surprising.
A story:
I was part of the RWE CAF research network funded by the Department of National Defence to study IMVE in the military for three years 2020-2023.
A story:
I was part of the RWE CAF research network funded by the Department of National Defence to study IMVE in the military for three years 2020-2023.
Huge news out of Canada: Military members arrested on terrorism charges:
“The three accused were planning to create anti-government militia...they took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
“The three accused were planning to create anti-government militia...they took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Canadian Armed Forces members among four charged in Quebec extremist plot, RCMP say
Four people are accused of planning to create an anti-government militia to seize land in Quebec City
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
There is much about this story that is staggering. But the inclusion of military members while deeply troubling is not surprising.
A story:
I was part of the RWE CAF research network funded by the Department of National Defence to study IMVE in the military for three years 2020-2023.
A story:
I was part of the RWE CAF research network funded by the Department of National Defence to study IMVE in the military for three years 2020-2023.
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MENTOR: Margaux Knoerr and @ratellejeff.bsky.social examine American foreign fighters in Ukraine, exploring their security implications and care needs. As part of our mentorship program, we are highlighting the outputs of young scholars throughout June.
Read Now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/am...
Read Now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/am...
June 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
MENTOR: Margaux Knoerr and @ratellejeff.bsky.social examine American foreign fighters in Ukraine, exploring their security implications and care needs. As part of our mentorship program, we are highlighting the outputs of young scholars throughout June.
Read Now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/am...
Read Now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/am...
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READ: Marika Barbieri-Antonoglou’s policy memo explores the impact of Russian disinfo campaigns during the 2024 EP elections. This memo is part of our mentorship program, which aims to highlight the outstanding work of young scholars.
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
June 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
READ: Marika Barbieri-Antonoglou’s policy memo explores the impact of Russian disinfo campaigns during the 2024 EP elections. This memo is part of our mentorship program, which aims to highlight the outstanding work of young scholars.
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
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In a shocking daylight abduction in central Moscow, entrepreneur and blogger Areg Shchepikhin was violently shoved into a car trunk by several men. His alleged kidnappers, 6 kadyrovtsy, forced Shchepikhin to record a video apology for his past criticisms of Chechens.
www.kavkazr.com/a/chastj-sis...
www.kavkazr.com/a/chastj-sis...
"Часть системной практики". Кадыровцы и похищение блогера в Москве
Предприниматель Арег Щепихин, которого вечером 3 июня похитили на Ярославском и бросили в багажник "Мерседеса", находится на свободе, сообщили телеграм-каналы "База" и "112". По данным "Базы", чеченск...
www.kavkazr.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In a shocking daylight abduction in central Moscow, entrepreneur and blogger Areg Shchepikhin was violently shoved into a car trunk by several men. His alleged kidnappers, 6 kadyrovtsy, forced Shchepikhin to record a video apology for his past criticisms of Chechens.
www.kavkazr.com/a/chastj-sis...
www.kavkazr.com/a/chastj-sis...
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Russian political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya offers a cogent articulation of the argument that Ukraine's daring drone strikes over the weekend risk escalation and psychological effects that will harden the Kremlin's resolve for regime change in Kyiv without adding to Ukraine's long-term security.
June 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Russian political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya offers a cogent articulation of the argument that Ukraine's daring drone strikes over the weekend risk escalation and psychological effects that will harden the Kremlin's resolve for regime change in Kyiv without adding to Ukraine's long-term security.
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READ: Dr. @ratellejeff.bsky.social’s latest policy memo examines how Russia is cracking down on activists and expanding the reach of the Kremlin.
📖: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
📖: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
May 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
READ: Dr. @ratellejeff.bsky.social’s latest policy memo examines how Russia is cracking down on activists and expanding the reach of the Kremlin.
📖: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
📖: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
New policy memo carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
The Peace Deal's Blind Sport: Human Rights Repression in Russia
This policy memo examines the impact of the post-2022 amendments to the Foreign Agent Law, the new criminal code amendment introduced in March 2022 and 2023 to target anti-war support, and the increas...
carleton.ca
May 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New policy memo carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
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⚡️Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:28 AM
⚡️Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
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READ: Dr. @ratellejeff.bsky.social's white paper analyzes Armenia’s asymmetrical peace negotiations with Azerbaijan to argue that it must make a painful choice between its sovereignty, identity, security, and the pursuit of international justice.
To read: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
To read: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
April 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
READ: Dr. @ratellejeff.bsky.social's white paper analyzes Armenia’s asymmetrical peace negotiations with Azerbaijan to argue that it must make a painful choice between its sovereignty, identity, security, and the pursuit of international justice.
To read: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
To read: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...
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For the past six weeks, Hungary has been blocking €10 million ($11 million) in non-lethal military aid to Armenia from the EU’s European Peace Facility (EPF), RFE/RL reported on Monday, citing sources.
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Hungary reportedly blocking EU non-lethal military aid to Armenia, again
Hungary also initially blocked aid in 2024 before agreeing to withdraw its objection on the condition that aid also be sent to Azerbaijan.
oc-media.org
April 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
For the past six weeks, Hungary has been blocking €10 million ($11 million) in non-lethal military aid to Armenia from the EU’s European Peace Facility (EPF), RFE/RL reported on Monday, citing sources.
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The Other Side of Signalgate
Eyewitness account of the US strikes against Yemen that killed an estimated 50+ civilians, hit a cancer-treatment center under construction, and destroyed homes at night during Ramadan --- for no apparent gain, and with no clear strategy in mind
Eyewitness account of the US strikes against Yemen that killed an estimated 50+ civilians, hit a cancer-treatment center under construction, and destroyed homes at night during Ramadan --- for no apparent gain, and with no clear strategy in mind
The Other Side of Signalgate
The Trump Administration’s extraordinary security breach has elicited shock, amusement, and anger. An eyewitness in Yemen describes what happened when the bombs started to fall.
www.newyorker.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Other Side of Signalgate
Eyewitness account of the US strikes against Yemen that killed an estimated 50+ civilians, hit a cancer-treatment center under construction, and destroyed homes at night during Ramadan --- for no apparent gain, and with no clear strategy in mind
Eyewitness account of the US strikes against Yemen that killed an estimated 50+ civilians, hit a cancer-treatment center under construction, and destroyed homes at night during Ramadan --- for no apparent gain, and with no clear strategy in mind
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Trump is eliminating Wilson Center, a stellar US foreign policy study establishment. Along with it goes the Kennan Institute - one of the best Russia study institutions.
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Trump is eliminating Wilson Center, a stellar US foreign policy study establishment. Along with it goes the Kennan Institute - one of the best Russia study institutions.
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
Recent talk at the Armenian Embassy in Canada. canada.mfa.am/en/news/2025...
A discussion-talk titled was held at the Embassy of Armenia to Canada
On March 6, a discussion-talk titled “Armenia's Geopolitical Future: Navigating Challenges on the Path to Peace” was held at the Embassy of Armenia to Canada.
canada.mfa.am
March 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Recent talk at the Armenian Embassy in Canada. canada.mfa.am/en/news/2025...
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🚨New PONARS Policy Memo: Military Mobilization in Russia’s Regions: From Protests to Submission by @ratellejeff.bsky.social and Marat Ilyasov
@ieres-gwu.bsky.social
📖Read more here: www.ponarseurasia.org/military-mob...
@ieres-gwu.bsky.social
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Military Mobilization in Russia’s Regions: From Protests to Submission - PONARS Eurasia
Image credit/license PONARS EURASIA POLICY MEMO NO. 929 (PDF) The partial mobilization announced by the Kremlin in September 2022—six months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine—triggered a s...
www.ponarseurasia.org
March 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨New PONARS Policy Memo: Military Mobilization in Russia’s Regions: From Protests to Submission by @ratellejeff.bsky.social and Marat Ilyasov
@ieres-gwu.bsky.social
📖Read more here: www.ponarseurasia.org/military-mob...
@ieres-gwu.bsky.social
📖Read more here: www.ponarseurasia.org/military-mob...
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled against Chechnya’s leadership for threatening Novaya Gazeta and its staff over a 2017 investigation into reports of mass extrajudicial executions of gay men in the republic.
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ECHR upholds Novaya Gazeta's complaint against threats by Chechen officials
The threats were made over Novaya Gazeta’s coverage of anti-gay purges in Chechnya.
oc-media.org
March 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled against Chechnya’s leadership for threatening Novaya Gazeta and its staff over a 2017 investigation into reports of mass extrajudicial executions of gay men in the republic.
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Islamic State attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin thwarted
An 18-year-old native of Chechnya has been arrested in Germany on charges of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
An 18-year-old native of Chechnya has been arrested in Germany on charges of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Islamic State attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin thwarted
An 18-year-old native of Chechnya has been arrested in Germany on charges of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
An 18-year-old native of Chechnya has been arrested in Germany on charges of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
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The best* book ever written on the Caucasus Emirate’s ideology is now available for pre-order.
The Caucasus Emirate: Ideology, identity and insurgency in Russia’s North Caucasus (Manchester University Press)
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* and only
The Caucasus Emirate: Ideology, identity and insurgency in Russia’s North Caucasus (Manchester University Press)
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February 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The best* book ever written on the Caucasus Emirate’s ideology is now available for pre-order.
The Caucasus Emirate: Ideology, identity and insurgency in Russia’s North Caucasus (Manchester University Press)
amzn.eu/d/6QrSQ3h
* and only
The Caucasus Emirate: Ideology, identity and insurgency in Russia’s North Caucasus (Manchester University Press)
amzn.eu/d/6QrSQ3h
* and only
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Strange story: Sweden has expelled an antiwar Russian activist and scholar and banned her from the EU zone for 20 years, arguing that her advanced theoretical mathematics research has Russian military applications. She'll likely be imprisoned if she returns home. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/rysk...
Ryska fredsaktivisten utvisas i 20 år – klassas som säkerhetshot - Nyheter (Ekot)
En av grundarna till den svenska antikrigsorganisationen Ryssar mot kriget, aktivisten och forskaren Daria Rudneva ska utvisas ur Sverige.Säkerhetspolisen ...
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February 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Strange story: Sweden has expelled an antiwar Russian activist and scholar and banned her from the EU zone for 20 years, arguing that her advanced theoretical mathematics research has Russian military applications. She'll likely be imprisoned if she returns home. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/rysk...