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Russia
Denmark Grants Russian-Owned Company Permit for Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Work
Nord Stream 2 was damaged by explosions in September 2022, leading to four gas leaks—two in Sweden’s economic zone and two in Denmark’s waters.
Jan. 29, 2025
Drones
Lukoil Refinery Set Ablaze by Ukraine’s 100-Plus Drone Barrage
Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, was previously attacked by drones in early 2024, causing equipment damage that took two months to repair.
Jan. 29, 2025
Europe
Lithuania May Investigate Minister Because of His Soviet-Era Playlist
The minister was previously criticized for his musical taste which epitomizes nostalgia for the USSR but reiterated his loyalty to Lithuania despite the accusations.
Jan. 29, 2025
Ukraine
90 Patriot Missiles Transfer From Israel to Ukraine in Biggest US Weapons Move
The US sent around 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from Israel to Ukraine via Poland, marking the most significant weapons transfer between Israel and Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale war began.
Jan. 29, 2025
Russia
From Syria to Africa? Russian Cargo Ship Sets Sail From Syria’s Tartus Base
Russia’s Tartus naval base in Syria became the latest casualty and Mosow’s most significant loss after the fall of Assad’s regime.
Jan. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Largest Drone Strike on Russia – How It Happened
This attack, one of the largest in military history, struck fuel depots, weapons manufacturers, and key logistical hubs deep inside Russian territory.
Jan. 28, 2025
World Briefing: January 29, 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. 28, 2025
US
China Wants to See US, Russian Nuclear Disarmament Efforts Before Talks
The day after Trump’s Davos address, Russia said it wanted to resume bilateral nuclear disarmament talks “as soon as possible”, and that “the ball is in the Americans’ court”.
Jan. 28, 2025
Biden
Biden Administration Planned to Kill Putin – Tucker Carlson Claims
The former Fox News host made the allegation on Monday during a wide-ranging interview with Matt Taibbi on the secrets Trump’s release of previously classified documents could reveal.
Jan. 28, 2025
Top News
Serbian Prime Minister Resigns, After Months of Anti-Corruption Protests
The Balkan country has been rocked by regular protests in the wake of the deadly disaster at the train station that killed 15 people following extensive renovations at the facility.
Jan. 28, 2025
US
Senate Confirms Hegseth, Trump’s Picks for Intel, FBI Up Next
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense required a tie-breaking vote from his VP, as Senate gets ready to hear from his FBI choice and Kremlin-friendly Tulsi Gabbard this week.
Jan. 28, 2025
EU
EU Cancels Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials, Diplomats
The EU Council cited Georgian authorities’ “violent repression” of protests and media as the reason, with the move marking the latest fallout of Tbilisi’s tanking relations with the West.
Jan. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Claims Both Sides Ready for Talks, But No US Contact Yet
The Kremlin said both leaders appeared ready for a high-level meeting, but that it was still waiting for word from Washington.
Jan. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
New Front? Reports Claim China is Secretly Backing Russia with Troops
With mounting losses on the battlefield, could China’s intervention shift the balance, or is it too late to change the course of the war?
Jan. 27, 2025
Russia
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia After Hungary Ends Weeks of Resistance
To win Hungary over, the European Commission issued a statement promising to involve Hungary and Slovakia in talks with Kyiv about gas supplies to Europe.
Jan. 27, 2025
World Briefing: January 27, 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. 27, 2025
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