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War in Ukraine
‘The Situation Is Changing’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 9
NATO has no plans to send troops; US Democrats stand up against fringe coup over Ukraine funding; “Tempo” of Washington aid will increase, State Dept says; AFU blows up Russian oil depot.
May 9, 2024
OPINION: Ukraine – We Have Been Asking the Wrong Question
What is the cost of a Russian victory?
May 2, 2024
Republican Lawmaker to Try to Oust US House Speaker Next Week
US support for Kyiv has become a major source of controversy in Congress, with a number of far-right Republicans seeking to cut off backing for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
May 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin’s Recent Successes Around Avdiivka – 5 Things to Know
Key takeaways you should learn from Avdiivka to get a balanced, realistic update on the war in Ukraine.
May 1, 2024
Busy Skies in NATO’s East – A New US Spy Plane, A Rare Ukrainian Flight Into Europe, and British Fighters
An Iranian airliner flew right through the middle of it, followed by two Royal Air Force Typhoons. Over the Black Sea, the Americans flew their very best spy drone for the first time.
April 29, 2024
NATO
Macron Warns ‘Mortal’ Europe Needs Stronger Defense
Macron champions the concept of European strategic autonomy in economy and defense, arguing that Europe needs to face crises like Russia's war against Ukraine without relying on the United States.
April 25, 2024
US
Russian Propaganda Predicts Big ATACMS Attacks the Kremlin Probably Can’t Stop
Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air defenses in Crimea, but some Kremlin-run major media said the Russian Federation itself is ATACMS’ next target.
April 25, 2024
UN
Russia Vetoes Nukes in Space in UN Security Council Vote, Kremlin Diplomat Says Opponents Aren’t Fair
The Kremlin supposedly doesn’t have any of the space nukes the Americans want banned, but Washington says Russia is fibbing about that.
April 25, 2024
US
‘May All You Americans Burn!’ – Furious Russians React to US Aid to Ukraine
Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support from the US. Russians on social media are absolutely furious.
April 24, 2024
Uncle Sam to the Rescue – Biden Signs Bill to Approve Ukraine Aid
The aid package would bolster Ukraine’s defense amidst Kyiv’s repeated pleas for more weapons and munitions to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
April 24, 2024
Ukraine
‘Great News That This Is Finally Happening’ – Ukraine at War Update for April 23
US Senator affirms Ukraine to receive long-range projectiles; Poetry of Soviet-era poet Vasyl Stus to feature at Harvard University lecture; Zelensky hosts US bi-partisan Congressional delegation;
April 23, 2024
Ukraine
‘This Will Continue to Happen Until the Russians Run Out of Ships’- Ukraine War Update for April 22
• Another Russian vessel sinks
• Zelensky praises advancement of bill to provide more aid
• Moscow targets more territorial gains in Donetsk region
April 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Aid Bill of $61 Billion Passes in US House, Senate to Vote Tuesday
After seven months of hold-up, the lower house of the US Congress passes the long-awaited military aid bill, the delay of which has hampered Ukraine’s fight in Russia’s full-scale invasion.
April 21, 2024
G7 Slams Chinese Firms' Military Help for Russia
“When it comes to Russia's defense industrial base, the primary contributor in this moment to that is China,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters.
April 19, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: April 18, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 18, 2024
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