War

Ben Roberts-Smith Appeals Defamation Lawsuit Loss, Argues ‘Blooding the Rookie’ Statement in War Crimes Case Has Different Meaning

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SYDNEY, Australia – Lawyers representing Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, argued in court that statements referring to “blooding the rookie” may have only involved lawful killing in combat, rather than proof of an unarmed Afghan being executed. The remarks were made during an appeal hearing in the Full Court of the Federal Court after Roberts-Smith lost a defamation lawsuit to Nine Newspapers last year. Roberts-Smith filed the lawsuit in 2018 against the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Canberra Times over their reporting of war crime allegations. However, his case was dismissed by … Read more

Ukrainian-American Documentary “Porcelain War” Triumphs with US Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival

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Park City, Utah – The Ukrainian-American documentary film “Porcelain War” has recently won the US Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance independent movie festival. This marks the seventh Ukrainian film to be featured at the festival since its debut in 2020. “Porcelain War” showcases the story of Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey, who choose to stay and fight, facing the challenges of being soldiers while still striving to find beauty amidst destruction. The film highlights the resilience of the human spirit and emphasizes that despite attempts to instill fear, the passion for … Read more

Affecting Drama ‘In the Summers’ and Intimate Documentary ‘Porcelain War’ Take Top Honors at 40th Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – “In the Summers,” an emotive, multi-year drama that explores the complexities of a parent-child relationship, emerged as the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 40th Sundance Film Festival. The festival’s top documentary honor was bestowed upon “Porcelain War,” a film centered around a Ukrainian couple who create intricately painted ceramics amidst the turmoil of war. Both films marked the directorial debuts of their respective filmmakers. Directed and written by Alessandra Lacorazza, “In the Summers” chronicles the imperfect journey of a father and his daughters over nearly two decades. Lacorazza’s … Read more

Russian Government Moves to Confiscate Property from Critics of Ukraine War

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Moscow, Russia – The Russian government is pushing forward with a proposed law that would enable the confiscation of property and valuables from individuals convicted of criticizing the country’s military actions in Ukraine. The bill, which has gained support from all major political parties, aims to crack down on those who undermine the Russian army or call for foreign sanctions. If passed, the legislation would allow authorities to seize money and assets used or intended to fund illegal activities or deemed a threat to national security. Under the proposed law, journalists or researchers convicted of … Read more