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Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘We’re Choosing to Blind Ourselves’ – US Backs Off Russian Threats, PART I
The US has halted efforts to counter Russian sabotage and cyberattacks, alarming NATO allies and raising fears that Washington is stepping back from countering Kremlin threats.
March 20, 2025
Turkey
Istanbul’s Mayor Still Detained as New Rally Called
The detention of the Turkish president’s main election rival, the mayor of Istanbul, has sparked protests.
March 20, 2025
Europe
United Europe is Putin’s Nightmare, Says Tusk Ahead of EU Summit
A Europe united on security is a “nightmare” for Putin, Poland’s prime minister has said ahead of a key EU summit in Brussels that will address security and peace in Ukraine.
March 20, 2025
World Briefing: March 20, 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.
March 20, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Russia – Blood Money
The Trump administration is hinting at resetting business relations with Russia as quickly as they can. Investors are watching closely.
March 20, 2025
Europe
EU Rolls Out €150 bn Plan to Help Europe ‘Prepare for the Worst’
The European Commission has unveiled a €150-billion plan to reshape the bloc’s defense policy as Europe scrambles to adjust its security architecture to counter the threat posed by Russia.
March 20, 2025
Drones
Engels Bomber Base Targeted in Biggest Drone Attack on Saratov Region Yet
Engels houses Tu-160 and Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers, which have been involved in strikes on Ukraine. The airfield is situated 614 km from Ukraine’s border.
Updated: March 20, 2025
Putin
‘Another Unconscionable Result’ – US Democrats Demand Answers on Deleted Russian War Crimes Data
After Trump and Musk shut down Yale lab tracking the Kremlin’s crimes against children in Ukraine, the opposition in Washington demands answers about critical data that are feared erased.
March 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘I Have Not Felt Any Pressure,’ Zelensky Says – Trump Offers Help on Patriot Missiles, Solution to Nuclear-Plant Dilemma
As more details of his call with Zelensky emerge, Trump agreed to help find more anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine, suggests US ownership of nuclear plant. Meanwhile, more F-16s arrive in Ukraine.
March 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Very Much on Track’ – Trump Says After Call With Zelensky
The call took place a day after Trump’s phone call with his Russian counterpart, during which the latter rejected a total truce but ostensibly agreed to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
March 19, 2025
Europe
Germany’s Massive Spending Bill Challenges Kremlin for European Military Dominance
The world’s third-largest economy is about to be turned loose on defense. Kyiv is slotted for beefier support, but Germany’s giant rearmament plan is about Russia not just Ukraine.
March 19, 2025
Zelensky
Prisoner Swap Promised Following Trump-Putin Call Goes Ahead
Ukraine secured the return of 175 of its POWs, including 22 outside of exchanges, as part of a prisoner swap following “the call.”
March 19, 2025
US
Ukraine’s Lost Nuclear Arsenal vs US Military Aid – Was It a Fair Trade?
In 1994, Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees. Today, it fights for survival with Western military aid that’s ever in peril.
March 19, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Honey Won’t Help
It is crystal clear what Trump’s intentions are with regard to Russia’s war against Ukraine. He wants to return to business as usual with Russia and will readily sacrifice Ukraine to do it.
March 19, 2025
US
Radio Liberty Sues to Block Grant Termination
RL is suing USAGM, saying that to deny funding already approved by Congress violates the US Constitution.
March 19, 2025
Zelensky
‘We Will Definitely Win This War’ – Zelensky Announces Upcoming Call With Trump
Zelensky said that Ukraine will win the war and that peace cannot be achieved without Kyiv’s involvement.
March 19, 2025
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