96-year-old WWII veteran, Sgt. Gregory Melikian, joined a wreath-laying ceremony with President Trump to mark Victory in Europe Day despite COVID-19 risks. His participation underscored his commitment to commemorating the event, despite health risks noted by his family.

Gregory Melikian, a WWII veteran, joined President Trump at a wreath-laying for the 75th V-E Day anniversary. Known as 'the Peacemaker', he had plans for Moscow, thwarted by COVID-19. The ceremony highlighted American perseverance and victory.

The article discusses two female snipers, 'Charcoal' from Ukraine and 'Bagira' from Russia. It highlights their roles, historical context of female snipers, and personal fates including 'Bagira's' capture.

The International Criminal Court has started an investigation into potential war crimes by Russia in Ukraine. Challenges include gathering evidence and legal limitations preventing swift action against Russian leadership, including President Putin.

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev blames past leadership for corruption and lack of meritocracy, despite ongoing anti-corruption efforts. Public frustration grows as elite corruption persists, and new laws limit freedoms. The system's foundation on corruption challenges genuine reform.

President Biden emphasizes fighting transnational corruption as crucial for democracy at the Summit for Democracy. Despite tools like the Global Magnitsky Act, the U.S. hesitates to target corrupt allies, impacting stability and democratic integrity in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Levin, a US scholar, studies migration, focusing on politics to semantics. She's involved with the Albanian language program at ASU and the University of Prishtina. Originally from Belarus, she pursued anthropology, influenced by her experiences as an immigrant and her academic background.

Despite current tensions, historical U.S.-Soviet cooperation during the Cold War on polio and smallpox eradication offers hope for renewed 'vaccine diplomacy'. Recent high-level U.S.-Russia dialogues suggest potential, but past conflicts and recent events like the Ukraine crisis and election interference complicate relationships.

Jasenovac, a WWII death camp in the then Independent State of Croatia, remains a contentious issue in Serbia-Croatia relations. Despite being liberated 76 years ago, debates on the victim count continue, with estimates ranging from 80,000 to 100,000.

Keith Brown discusses the critical thinking required in history and anthropology, emphasizing the need to challenge national narratives and explore diverse perspectives to understand nationalism's complexity and its role in societal development, particularly in the Balkans.

U.S. cities are reevaluating sister-city ties with Russian cities due to the Ukraine invasion. Decisions are tough, reflecting on decades of nonpolitical cooperation amidst geopolitical crises. Some U.S.-Russia partnerships persist, but many are inactive, while U.S.-Ukraine relationships grow.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for deporting Ukrainian children. This marks Putin as the third sitting leader indicted by the ICC. The interview discusses ICC's origins, challenges, and its authority, highlighting its non-UN, treaty-based nature.