World
World Briefing: April 4, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
April 4, 2025
Putin
Trump Admin Cancels Sanctions on Jet-Set Wife of Russian Oligarch Allied to Putin
The US 24 hours later hit almost every country on Earth with import tariffs – but not Russia. The White House said it wasn’t making a special exception for the Kremlin, but the data shows it is.
April 4, 2025
Ukraine
Anti-Drone Nets Cloak Belgorod – Ukrainians Snark: ‘Perfect for Protecting Windows From Pigeon S*it’
Russia is covering buildings with anti-drone nets, claiming they protect against attacks. But do they work, or is this just another money grab? Even Ukrainians are debating the idea.
April 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘The Anger Dissipates Quickly’ – Washington Gets to Know Putin’s New Chief Negotiator
Kyiv-born and US-educated, Kirill Dmitriev met his counterpart in the White House after Trump’s public comments that he is “pissed off” at the Kremlin for demanding removal of Zelensky from office.
April 4, 2025
US
‘A Great Patriot’ – Trump Purges National Security Team After Meeting With Conspiracy Theory Peddler
Six people from the NSC were sacked after the meeting, including three senior officials on the body which advises the president on top foreign policy matters from Ukraine to Gaza.
April 4, 2025
F-16
More F-16s on the Way, US General Says, But Not From US
At a US Senate hearing, Gen. Christopher Cavoli confirms delivery to Ukraine of more fighter jets from “Northern Europe” as Rubio chases more euros for American-made weapons.
April 4, 2025
US
Radio Liberty Says US Cut Off its Russian Broadcast
RFE/RL reaches almost 50 million people in countries including Belarus, China, Iran or Russia, seeking to counter the official propaganda.
April 3, 2025
Europe
ANALYSIS: US Wants Europe to Keep Buying American Weapons Amid Deteriorating Relations – Can They?
Washington’s call for less involvement in European defense and its decision to temporarily halt arms transfers to Kyiv have prompted concerns in Europe.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
US Exits Ukraine War Crimes Probe Body: Eurojust Head
As of January this year, the ICPA had collected around 3,700 pieces of evidence from 16 countries for use in any potential war crimes cases against Russians over the war in Ukraine.
April 3, 2025
US
Don’t Date Chinese Citizens – US Tells Government Employees in China
Security experts warn that China has long used “honey traps” – romantic or sexual relationships aimed at extracting intelligence by compromising US officials.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
Lithuania Honors 4 US soldiers Who Died in Training Ground
Hundreds of people held US and Lithuanian flags as the procession passed on an arterial avenue and cathedral bells tolled.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Lost More Than 4,000 Tanks in Ukraine War: US General
“The scale of this conflict is just awe-inspiring.” – head of US European Command
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine as They Deepen Ties
The three Sahelian countries are led by juntas who seized power in coups.
April 3, 2025
North Korea
Trump Slaps Tariffs on Australia’s Remote Penguin-Filled Islands
The Heard and McDonald Islands are an Australian possession, which is also facing the same new US 10% tariffs as Canberra.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
US Defense Boss Hegseth to Boycott Ukraine Military Support Summit for First Time Ever
As America walks away from helping Ukraine, Europe is stepping up.
April 3, 2025
Trump
What The World Said About Trump’s Tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s broad new tariffs on imports from various countries worldwide sparked widespread criticism.
April 3, 2025
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