World
World Briefing: February 24, 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.
Feb. 24, 2025
Top News
OPINION: Three Years of War: A Void to Fill
On this fateful day, Ukrainian writer and former president of PEN Ukraine Andrey Kurkov reflects on the impact of the war on Ukraine’s invaluable cultural heritage.
Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia on Third Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
The fresh sanctions put restrictions on imports of Russian aluminium and blacklist 74 vessels from the so-called “shadow fleet” used by Russia to circumvent limits on oil exports.
Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Western Leaders in Kyiv Stand With Ukraine – With One Obvious Absence
Despite Russia launching its largest drone attack ever over the weekend, several officials arrived in Kyiv on Monday to show their unwavering support for Ukraine – but one important ally was missing.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Most Poles Support Idea of Joint EU Military, Poll Shows
Uncertainty over the future of war in Ukraine and the US commitment to NATO has pushed Poles to warm up to the idea of a joint armed force under the auspices of the European Union.
Feb. 24, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Congratulates Germany’s Merz on Election Win
Merz, leader of the CDU/CSU alliance, argued during the election campaign that Europe needed to take more responsibility for its own defence.
Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Hails Ukraine’s ‘Heroism’ on Third Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest war in Europe since World War II.
Feb. 24, 2025
Germany
German Elections: Christian Democrats CDU/CSU Win, Pro-Russian Party AfD Comes Second
Germany’s pro-Ukrainian center-right Christian Democrats won the elections. The pro-Russian anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party doubled its number of votes since the last elections.
Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russia Attacked’ – Trump Finally Acknowledges the Aggressor
Speaking to Fox News radio just before the weekend, Trump puts his tail between his legs and admits Putin started the war, adding Ukraine doesn’t ‘have any cards, but they’re playing tough.’
Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘An Existential Threat to Europeans’ – Macron Hopes to Use Special Relationship to Sway Trump
Macron heads to the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He’s expected to urge Trump to consider the safety of allies as Trump makes friendly overtures to Putin.
Feb. 24, 2025
Europe
Trump Snubs Polish President Duda, à la Putin
Trump humiliated Poland, showing up 90 minutes late for a meeting with its president and only giving Andrzej Duda an 11-minute “audience” rather than the scheduled hour.
Feb. 23, 2025
Germany
Conservatives Win German Vote as Far-right Makes Record Gains
In the German elections, Merz’s conservatives humiliate Sholtz’s socialists and should be strong enough to form a coalition without the far-right.
Feb. 23, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Not ‘Offended’ by Trump Dictator Comments, Wants to Meet Before Potential Trump-Putin Summit
Trump claimed that Zelensky is a dictator because of the lack of elections in Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion, though elections are constitutionally prohibited during martial law.
Feb. 23, 2025
Zelensky
Frozen Russian Assets Belong to Ukraine, Not Its Allies: Zelensky
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western countries have used sanctions and other financial mechanisms to freeze $350 billion of Russian sovereign assets.
Feb. 23, 2025
Zelensky
Kyiv ‘Making Progress’ With Washington on Resources Deal: Zelensky
Zelensky has so far rejected Trump’s team’s demands to trade minerals for security but said Friday that both countries are working on a deal and will likely announce it soon.
Feb. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
UK PM Says No Talks ‘About Ukraine, Without Ukraine’ on Eve of DC Trip
Speaking in Glascow Sunday, Keir Starmer reiterated the UK’s “ironclad support” for Ukraine before heading to Washington with French President Macron to meet Trump.
Feb. 23, 2025
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