Tag: assume

Putin says West is wrong to assume Russia would never use nuclear weapons

By Samia Nakhoul and Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the West was wrong to assume that Moscow would never use nuclear weapons and said that he was considering deploying conventional missiles in striking distance of the United States and its allies. Russia’s full-scale invasion of […]

Why assume liberal education is only for the young?

Higher education appears to be moving away from providing students with a “liberal” education. Although widely lamented, this trend may not be all bad. “Liberal education” is not liberal in the political sense, but concentrates on critical thinking, good writing, historical perspective, and introductory acquaintance with a wide variety of human experiences. A liberal education, […]

Women assume “male” roles amidst full-scale war in Ukraine

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, more women have taken up positions typically held by men. Source: The State Employment Service of Ukraine at the request of Ekonomichna Pravda Quote: “Due to men being called up for military service, there are certain difficulties in filling vacancies in professions traditionally dominated by men, such as builders, […]