The image of a Ukrainian soldier, part of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade ‘Kholodnyi Yar,’ on a mission to resupply frontline units in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, paints a stark picture of the ongoing conflict. This scene underscores the grim reality of a war that Moscow, through its pro-Kremlin media, attempts to portray as a controlled operation achieving its objectives. They claim Russia has the right to occupy new Ukrainian territories, all in the name of regional security. This narrative, delivered directly by President Vladimir Putin, asserts that Russia “knows how it will all end” and will pursue its goals for…

Imagine this: It’s a quiet Tuesday evening, February 3rd, and your phone buzzes. A quick glance reveals a message from a trusted contact, a cryptic note hinting at trouble near De Montfort University (DMU). Roads are closed, police are on the scene, and all they’re saying is “an incident.” This is where our story begins, a story not just about a tragic death, but about the insidious power of misinformation in our interconnected world. The roads stayed shut all night, and both the police and the university remained frustratingly tight-lipped. Then, the next morning, the gut-wrenching news broke: a 20-year-old…