World
Serbia
Over 100,000 Gather in Belgrade to Protest Against Serbian Govt
More than 100,000 anti-corruption protesters descended on Serbia’s capital in one of the largest rallies in decades.
March 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Putin on Board with Ceasefire – With Conditions
Russia has agreed in principle to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Putin added that the continued presence of the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region was a key obstacle.
March 16, 2025
Zelensky
Tough-Speaking Starmer Confirms Ukraine Ceasefire Planning Enters ‘Operational Phase’
The British PM told some 26 fellow leaders in a group call he hosted that they should accelerate identifying ways to strengthen Ukraine, protect any ceasefire and keep up the pressure on Moscow.
March 16, 2025
NATO
Macron Rules Out Mandatory Military Service, but Considers Ways to ‘Mobilize Civilians’
Many European countries are discussing military service as concerns grow over NATO’s strength, especially after Donald Trump’s insistence that Europe should handle its own security.
March 16, 2025
Europe
Spurred by Trump Turnabout, European Nations Debate Conscription
Both military analysts and European governments acknowledge that the threat of Russian aggression is real, today even more so than three years ago.
March 16, 2025
US
Rubio, Lavrov, Agree to Continue Rebuilding US-Russia Ties
US-Russian contact updated in a phone call between Rubio and Lavrov.
March 16, 2025
Hungary
Hungarian Opposition Rallies in Massive Protest Against Orbán’s Rule
Around 50,000 protesters descended on the capital on Hungary’s national day to support Peter Magyar, a former government insider turned leader of the anti-Orbán camp.
March 16, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Is the US Trying to Save Russia From China?
With Russia bogged down in Ukraine, Washington is fearful of Moscow becoming China’s “junior partner” – if not outright vassal. Giving Russia an off-ramp could put pressure on Beijing.
March 16, 2025
Europe
Russia, US and Germany Discuss Resuming Supplies Via Druzhba Pipeline
The move could be part of a broader deal as Donald Trump pushes to end the war in Ukraine.
March 16, 2025
US
Trump freezes VOA, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, T, Radio Free Asia
Trump Administration silences the US-funded broadcasters promoting freedom externally.
March 16, 2025
Europe
Military Chiefs to meet Thursday in UK on Ukraine Peacekeeping Force: PM
UK PM accelerates practical preparations to support a peace deal.
March 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Did the US Collaborate With Russia for the Recovery of Kursk Oblast?
Ukraine’s defeat in Kursk could have been the result of a secret deal between the US and Russia, akin to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939.
March 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Mr. Musk, How Much Is a Ukrainian Child Worth?
Thanks to the Trump administration and their so-called DOGE initiative, led by Elon Musk, funds have been pulled from countering Russia’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
March 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Can Ukraine Survive Without US Aid? Kyiv’s Alternative Funding and Defense Plans Explained
With US aid in flux, Ukraine is turning to EU loans, frozen Russian assets, and its growing defense industry. But can these alternatives fully replace Washington’s military support? Here’s what we know.
March 15, 2025
World Briefing: March 16, 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 15, 2025
OPINION: Harald Omland: Unshakable Support From Norway
In an interview, the Norwegian filmmaker and volunteer reflects on why he supports Ukraine.
March 15, 2025
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