World
World Briefing: February 11, 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. 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Ukraine War - Is Trump in Talks With Putin?
Commentators examine the situation and express both scepticism and cautious hope.
Feb. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says Kyiv Agreed to $500B Mineral Deal
The US president said Kyiv “essentially agreed” to provide $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals in exchange for continuing US support.
Feb. 11, 2025
Elon Musk
Fico’s Letter to Musk Slams USAID Funding for NGOs
The Slovak prime minister congratulated Musk on his appointment and the decisions he is making.
Feb. 11, 2025
Putin
Russia’s Plans for New World Order Leaked
The leaked presentation seen by the higher echelons of Russia’s ruling class depicts long-term plans to rival existing blocs and consolidate influence over post-Soviet states and the Global South.
Feb. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Drone Production Tops 2.5 Million a Year, Aircraft Numbers on Track to Grow
The deadliest weapon in the Ukrainian military is manufactured domestically 96.3% of the time – and it’s almost always a cheap quadcopter toting an explosive.
Feb. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Trump, Zelensky, Putin and Peace Plan Talks
Kyiv Post Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo talks to TVP World
Feb. 10, 2025
US
‘Radical Left Crazy People’ - Elon Musk Calls for Closure of Radio Liberty and Voice of America
The newly appointed head of the recently established Department of State Efficiency (DOGE) criticized the use of taxpayer funds for media outlets that employ “far-left crazy people.”
Feb. 10, 2025
Drones
ANALYSIS: Russia’s ‘Cerberus’ Drone Swarm Controller – Genius or a White Elephant?
Designers from Russia’s Stary Oskol “Reanimator” design bureau have announced the development of a mobile system for controlling fiber-optic drone swarms.
Feb. 10, 2025
World Briefing: February 10, 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. 10, 2025
Russia
Xi to Attend Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day Parade, Diplomat Says
The Chinese leader has already accepted the invitation to attend Russia’s 80th commemoration of the end of WWII, Russia’s ambassador to China said. Beijing has yet to comment.
Feb. 10, 2025
Canada
Ukrainian Diaspora in North America React to Trump’s Canada Rhetoric
Canadians are perplexed by Donald Trump’s sudden targeting of their staunchest ally. Many Ukrainians in Canada, however, suspect there might be an element of Russian influence in the actions.
Feb. 10, 2025
Europe
Top Trump Officials Head to Europe For Security Talks
Trump has questioned US security commitments in Europe and called on allies to boost their defense spending, while his administration has been quiet so far on his plans for future Ukraine aid.
Feb. 10, 2025
Russia
‘Man-Made Incident’ Damages ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker in Russian Port
Russian media reported on Sunday that the foreign registered tanker “Koala” carrying 130,000 tons of fuel oil was damaged by explosions in the engine room in the Russian port of Ust-Luga.
Feb. 10, 2025
Europe
OPINION: European Elections in 2025 – Implications for the EU and Ukraine
The far-right performed well in various European elections in 2024. That does not bode well for the EU and Ukraine.
Feb. 10, 2025
Putin
‘Security’s Going to Be Squarely With Europeans’ – They Must ‘Own This Conflict’: Trump Adviser
As Trump flies to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells NBC News that US will “recoup” any future military aid through rare earths deal.
Feb. 10, 2025
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