The perils of historical comparison and the dangerous origins of Putin’s ideology
"Historical comparisons can reveal potential outcomes yet no hard facts."
Douze points: Looking ahead to Turin 2022
Now that we’re in March, the 2022 contest is only a couple of months away, and we’re really starting to get an idea of...
Oxford’s twin city in Russia has spoken out in support of Ukraine
This weekend Oxford experienced numerous protests in solidarity with Ukraine against the Russian invasion. Over 4000 km away in Perm, Oxford’s twin city in...
“Now it’s just around the corner”: Impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian crisis in Romania
Jack Twyman interviews Florin Misiuc, a member of the Romanian diaspora, on the effects of the conflict in Ukraine as felt in Romania.
Oxford Union holds emergency panel on Ukraine Crisis
A key theme of the panel was the unanimity of the speakers. All three were in agreement that Russia’s actions are both unexpected and condemnable, and that the West’s reaction has pleasantly surprised them in its strength and collaborative nature.
Voices from Ukraine
CW: War, violence, death
Seeing everything going on in Ukraine at the moment, I was struck by the fact that one thing stayed constant, the...
Former MI6 Chief speaks on Ukraine crisis at Oxford Union
Tonight, the Oxford Union welcomed Sir Robert John Sawers, former chief of MI6. Having served as an intelligence officer, diplomat, and civil servant, Sir John was Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service from November 2009 to November 2014.
A letter from Lviv, Ukraine
CW: Mentions of violence, trauma, death.
This article was written on the 26th of February.
As I am writing this, millions of people in Kyiv are...
Oxford University Russian Club abstains from issuing statement on Ukraine invasion
The Oxford Russian Club has decided neither to make a statement nor take an official position on the Russian invasion into Ukraine.
Oxford University students flee Ukraine after travelling day before invasion
Three Oxford University students, including two first-years, found themselves stranded after entering Ukraine almost two weeks after the Foreign Office told Britons to evacuate the country. They told Cherwell they were filming a documentary.
Large protest in Oxford as Russia invades Ukraine
As the news broke that Russian forces are invading Ukraine, students, academics and members of the Ukrainian community in Oxford gathered on the Radcliffe square to protest the war and show solidarity with Ukraine.
Oxford Diplomatic Society visits Russian Ambassador’s Residence and Pakistani High Commission
As the crisis brewing at Russia’s border with Ukraine and Afghanistan stands at the precipice of humanitarian disaster, fifteen University of Oxford students got a sneak peek at the delicate art of diplomacy at work in London.
How Ukraine’s comedian-president is reshaping national identity
What is the future of Ukraine's wary yet hopefully electorate?
Made-up honours sold using Oxford reputation
Awards sold for up to £9,300 by Ukrainian businessmen, an investigation by The Times reveals
