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Kremlin Calls Zelensky’s Nuclear Deterrence Talk ‘Madness’
Before invading Ukraine, Russia had guaranteed Kyiv’s security as part of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which Ukraine gave up its nukes in exchange for such guarantees.
Feb. 5, 2025
Energy
Baltics to Cut Soviet-Era Ties to Russian Power Grid
Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid on Saturday, a politically-charged move that severs their Soviet-era energy ties with Moscow.
Feb. 5, 2025
World Briefing: February 5, 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. 5, 2025
EU
Eurotopics: How to Create a Stronger EU?
EU leaders convened for a summit to discuss how to finance more spending on defence. Although no agreement was reached, Ursula von der Leyen proposed a generous interpretation of the debt rules.
Feb. 5, 2025
EU
Georgia Eyes Harsher Penalties for Protesters Amid Political Crisis
The Georgian government is pushing forward with a legislative package that would increase penalties for protest-related offences – in some cases to many years in prison.
Feb. 5, 2025
Trump
Kremlin Fake News Onslaught Applauds US Freeze on Aid to Ukraine
Insider.ru has reported on an upsurge in pro-Kremlin disinformation activity since the newly installed US administration announced its global freeze on aid programs, specifically those in Ukraine.
Feb. 5, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Calls for US Investment in Ukraine’s Rare Earth Metals, Echoing Trump
Zelensky urged US firms to invest in Ukraine’s rare earth metals after Trump suggested military aid should be tied to securing key minerals vital for American tech, energy, and defense industries.
Feb. 5, 2025
Top News
EU Must Act in ‘Own Interest’ in Cut-Throat World: Von Der Leyen
EU leaders, who met in Brussels on Monday, warned Trump that they were willing to hit back against any tariffs -- even as they hoped to prevent them.
Feb. 4, 2025
US
ANALYSIS: White House Bombshell for Ukraine – USAID Ends, Part 2
Soft power is diminishing and China is rising. Kyiv Post examines the consequences of the suspension of assistance under USAID projects. The problems are not only economic.
Feb. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Going to Be Slaughtered’ – Record $40K Payouts in Russia Attract Contract Soldiers to Assault Units
The record-breaking 4-million ruble ($40,000) signing bonus applied to those who signed contracts in Samara Oblast between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2025.
Feb. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Threads Leading to Q.V. And Dopey US Foreign Policy: Part II
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 4, 2025
Germany
Germany Split on Eve of Elections?
What the latest vote in the Bundestag – on tightening immigration controls – portends for the federal elections on Feb. 23.
Feb. 4, 2025
US
EU-US Trade War Must be Avoided at All Costs, Says Polish PM
A trade war between the EU and the U.S. would be “a cruel paradox,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, adding that such an “unnecessary” conflict must be avoided at all costs.
Feb. 4, 2025
World Briefing: February 3, 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. 4, 2025
US
OPINION: The Sputnik Moment
Trump’s $500B AI push was meant to secure U.S. dominance—but days later, a Chinese startup delivered a ChatGPT rival at a fraction of the cost. Panic hit Wall Street, stocks plunged
Feb. 4, 2025
Russia
EU Offers Financial Help for Displaced Russian, Belarusian Journalists
“Independent media plays a vital role in ensuring the continued flow of information to Russian audiences,” Brussels explains.
Feb. 4, 2025
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