As the prospect of peace fades, Ukraine endures escalating Russian assaults at the frontline. President Zelensky has tentatively agreed to a vague peace memorandum, facing persistent demands for concessions from Russia, which remains steadfast in its objective of limiting Ukraine's military and enforcing recognition of its annexation of four regions.

In a separate matter, barrister Steven Barrett expressed embarrassment over the dismissal of Lucy Connolly's appeal against her 31-month sentence for inciting racial hatred via a social media post. He criticized the court's depiction of her as a racist and pointed out inconsistencies in sentencing across similar cases.

Barrett argued the justice system is faltering, suggesting Connolly's situation exemplifies a concerning trend of "two-tier justice." He expressed disappointment in the judges' reasoning and the implications for fairness in the legal system.

The Digest, 5/20/2025 @1100PM, CDT

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