World
Belarus
For the Record: Who Welcomed Belarusian Dictator’s Latest Sham “Victory”
Putin’s Belarusian vassal Aleksandr Lukashenko had himself ‘elected’ president for the seventh time on Jan. 26 in a so-called election managed by his security forces.
Jan. 31, 2025
France
Romanian Mercs Surrendered After Fighting for DR Congo
Close to 300 foreign mercenaries surrendered to UN peacekeeping forces after being contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Jan. 31, 2025
Russia
Polish Deputy PM Accuses Russia of Trying to Recruit Election Trolls on Dark Web
Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski accused Russia on Tuesday of attempting to recruit Poles on the dark net to try to influence Poland’s presidential election campaign.
Jan. 31, 2025
US
‘I Refuse to Be Their Puppet’ – Trump’s Intel Chief Pick Faces Tough Questions About Russian Sympathies
US Senators from both sides of the aisle given pause about the nominee for the Director of National Intelligence, due to her friendliness with dictators and leniency for intel whistleblower Snowden.
Jan. 31, 2025
Drones
How Has Ukraine So Far Survived the Winter Without Energy Blackouts?
The Ukrainian energy system has proven to be more resilient than predicted by the most pessimistic forecasts of international observers and Russia’s best (or worst) efforts.
Jan. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Restored in Hours: How Kyiv Utilities Bring City Life Back After Aerial Attacks
Exclusive Kyiv Post report from a neighborhood and its metro station that survived four massive missile strikes, and was back to wartime normal within hours or a couple days max.
Jan. 30, 2025
Russia
Russian Figure Skaters Reportedly Onboard Jet Crashed Over Washington
Russian figure skaters were reportedly onboard the jet that crashed with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday evening. Their fate remains uncertain.
Jan. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Uncertainty | Bohdan Nahaylo
Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as the US freezes nearly all new foreign aid, affecting critical civilian programs that support reconstruction, veterans, education, and infrastructure.
Jan. 30, 2025
Putin
‘Not Interested’: Analysts Sceptical About US, Russia Nuclear Talks
Days after returning to the White House for a second term, Trump said he would like to see “denuclearization” and called for China to join the talks between Russia and the United States.
Jan. 30, 2025
EU
EU May Considers Ban on Gaming Console Sales to Russia
The ban, proposed by Kaja Kallas, would cover all consoles and controllers including Xbox and PlayStation which she says Russia uses to control drones used in Ukraine.
Jan. 30, 2025
Russia
‘Espionage Is a Constant Threat’ – EU Proposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Warns of Orbital Dangers
Brussels targets a number of products, from aluminum shipments and under-the-radar oil exports to imports of European gaming consoles, while warning Moscow to stop attacks on its satellites in space.
Jan. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Trump’s ‘Just and Fair’ Rhetoric on Russia ‘Exactly What Putin Is Afraid Of’
In a Fox News interview, Zelensky urged Trump to stand with Ukraine while criticizing Biden’s slow support, warning that delays in aid give Russia an advantage and prolong the war.
Jan. 29, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Hit Missile Arsenal, Key Russian Oil Facility in Russia’s Tver Region
Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse and three buildings of Russia’s 23rd missile arsenal in Tver. Locals reported over 20 explosions and discussed evacuations on social media.
Jan. 29, 2025
Biden
Texas-Based Company Wins Pentagon Contract for 3D Printed Explosives
The technology start-up “Supernova Defense & Space” based in Austin is developing a patented VLM-assisted 3D processes that will allow it to produce military grade energetic materials.
Jan. 29, 2025
World Briefing: January 30, 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.
Jan. 29, 2025
NATO
Russia Plots to Assassinate Key European Industry Leaders, NATO Warns EU
NATO’s James Appathurai told the European Parliament’s hybrid warfare committee on Tuesday that uncovering the plot to kill Rheinmetall’s CEO in July was the tip of the iceberg.
Jan. 29, 2025
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