World
Zelensky
OPINION: The White House Version of Tombstone’s O.K. Corral
Faced with the mocking of his wartime attire to the pressure of signing a minerals deal absent of security guarantees, Zelensky exited Friday’s verbal shootout upholding a Ukraine First position.
March 2, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia’s Fico Demands Ukraine to Transit Russian Gas, Threatens to Block EU Aid
In a Facebook update, the Slovakian head of state reiterated his opposition to Ukraine but agreed Europe’s need to bolster defense spending and capabilities.
March 2, 2025
Russia
Polling Station Attack Disrupts Voting in Abkhazia
Abkhazia is recognised by most of the world as Georgian territory, but has been under de-facto Russian control since a brief 2008 war between Moscow and Tbilisi.
March 2, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Receives £2.26B Defense Loan From UK
Zelensky said the loan would go toward Ukraine’s weapons production, which will be paid back with profits from frozen Russian assets.
March 2, 2025
Europe
Where Does Europe Stand in a Reconfigured World?
What European media are saying about the implications of the rift between the US and Europe.
March 2, 2025
US
OPINION: If the US Fails to Stand With Ukraine, Who Does It Stand With?
The appalling treatment of Ukraine’s president in the White House risks fracturing the moral fiber of high office that would make the blood of past US presidents run cold.
March 2, 2025
Europe
European Leaders to Boost Support for Ukraine at London Summit
Defining Days Begin for Europe and Ukraine.
March 2, 2025
Zelensky
Starmer to Zelensky in London: ‘UK Stands with Ukraine for as Long as It Takes’
Zelensky’s arrival was met with cheers from supporters as his convoy entered Downing Street. Starmer greeted him with an embrace, posing for photographs.
March 1, 2025
Russia
North Korean Senior Official Met Russia’s Putin: State Media
The meeting on Thursday occurred on the same day that South Korea’s spy agency said the North had dispatched more troops to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine.
March 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Evolving Strategy to Undermine the West: From Soviet Terror to Cyberwar
Russia has replaced Cold War-era terrorist proxies with cyberattacks and disinformation, using digital warfare to destabilize the West while avoiding direct confrontation.
March 1, 2025
Russia
Orban Urges EU to Engage Direct Peace Talks With Russia
Orban urges EU to negotiate with Russia, clashing with bloc’s Ukraine policy ahead of crucial Brussels summit.
March 1, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Eyes Future Without US Support After Trump Clash
Despite the Oval Office confrontation, Zelensky believes that the relationship with Trump could be salvaged and admitted that fighting against Russia “will be difficult” without US support.
March 1, 2025
World Briefing: March 1, 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 1, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: What Next for Ukraine?
In the wake of Friday’s Oval Office wrangle, the stakes for Ukraine could hardly be higher as several possible future scenarios are now emerging.
March 1, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky to Meet Starmer in London on Saturday: UK PM’s Office
British media already showed a plane bearing the Ukrainian flag touching down in an airport north of London.
March 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
No More ‘Blank Checks’ for Ukraine Without Peace, White House Says After Trump-Zelensky Blowout
Karoline Leavitt said that Zelensky failed to recognize “a new sheriff in town” during the contentious Oval Office meeting.
March 1, 2025
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