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Olga Nesterova

Olga Nesterova

Olga Nesterova is a journalist and founder of ONEST Network, a reader-supported platform covering U.S. and global affairs. A former White House correspondent and UN diplomat, she focuses on international security and geopolitical strategy.

Canada Suspends Federal Fuel Tax to Ease Rising Costs — Photo is based on a screenshot of the official video announcement

News

Canada Suspends Federal Fuel Tax to Ease Rising Costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a temporary suspension of Canada’s federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7, 2026, as the Liberal government moves to lower costs after securing a parliamentary majority.

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

ONEST Explained: Germany and Ukraine’s New Strategic Partnership Is About Far More Than Symbolism

Explained

ONEST Explained: Germany and Ukraine’s New Strategic Partnership Is About Far More Than Symbolism

Germany and Ukraine’s new agreement ties together defense production, reconstruction, EU integration, and politically sensitive return policies.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican

Global Briefing

APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican

“The United States and Iran must continue talks… there is no military solution to the conflict.” — António Guterres KEY DEVELOPMENTS The diplomatic window has closed — at least for now. Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, and within hours, President Donald Trump announced plans to

By Olga Nesterova • 11 min read

Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks — Strait of Hormuz on Google Maps

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Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested

APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested

“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A

By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read

Diplomatic Note – 193 Voices

Diplomatic Notes

Diplomatic Note – 193 Voices

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World — Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials to Secretary-General, UN Photo / Manuel Elias

ONEST Voices

At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World

In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

Deep Dive

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective

APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective

“We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture… It’s a beautiful thing.” — Donald Trump on potential U.S.–Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced — but within hours, its limits, contradictions, and

By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read

Hungary Election 2026: Orbán, JD Vance, and the Fight Over Sovereignty — Orbán and Vance pose in front of the U.S. Flag | shared by Orbán on X on April 7, 2025

Explained

Hungary Election 2026: Orbán, JD Vance, and the Fight Over Sovereignty

ONEST Explained: how Viktor Orbán’s economic failures, Kremlin alignment, clashes with Brussels, and JD Vance’s April 2026 visit shape Hungary’s pivotal election.

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

APRIL 6: Strait Deadline, War Expands, Humanity Breaks Distance Record

Global Briefing

APRIL 6: Strait Deadline, War Expands, Humanity Breaks Distance Record

“If I had my choice, take the oil… I’d keep the oil. I would make plenty of money.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS The war in the Middle East continued to expand over the weekend, both geographically and strategically, as strikes intensified across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf — including

By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read

The Middle East Conflict Is Becoming a Regional Health Emergency

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The Middle East Conflict Is Becoming a Regional Health Emergency

WHO warns that the danger now goes far beyond direct strikes — from trauma care collapse to water contamination, displacement, and environmental risk.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read