Category Archives: English

Freezing Oligarchs’ Assets

Posted on June 2, 2022 by babbityjean

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, European and American authorities have moved aggressively to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs.  They are pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease his war on the independent and sovereign nation by cutting off his … Continue reading →

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Culture and Criminality

Posted on May 26, 2022 by babbityjean

In December 2021, the Manhattan district attorney’s office repatriated 200 antiquities and other art objects to Italy.  They had been confiscated from major museums and collections, and they represent the largest single repatriation of relics from America to Italy.  They … Continue reading →

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“A Decisive Turning Point in European History”

Posted on May 12, 2022 by babbityjean

During the first week in March 2022, the New York Times published three articles on Italy and its relationship with Russia that has changed since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.  The first article reported on Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s speech to … Continue reading →

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