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War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Does Trump’s Greenland Gambit Have Any Basis in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Donald Trump’s desire for the Arctic island could capitalize on energy and security needs arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but whether he should pursue it is another question.
Jan. 10, 2025
Europe
Eurotopiсs: Europe - How to Deal with Musk’s Meddling?
Elon Musk, Big Tech billionaire and future head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, is increasingly interfering in European politics.
Jan. 10, 2025
World Briefing: January 10, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 10, 2025
US
As Storm Trump Approaches, EU Tries to Play it Cool
With two weeks to his inauguration, Trump set alarm bells ringing with provocative statements including refusing to rule out using military force to seize Denmark’s territory Greenland.
Jan. 10, 2025
Europe
Ukraine’s Sole Supporter in Trump’s Right-Wing Euro-Clique Scores a Win
After Italian PM Meloni’s visit to Trump’s Florida resort, a journalist is suddenly freed from an Iranian prison. Is there a correlation? Does Giorgia Meloni have the president-elect’s ear?
Jan. 10, 2025
Poland
Polish Opposition Presidential Candidate Sees Ukraine Neither in NATO Nor in the EU
Rekindling animosity over the 1943 Volhynia massacres, Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki of the right-wing Law and Justice party says he does not see Ukraine in either NATO or the EU.
Jan. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘A Man of Character’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 10
Russia paid the Taliban $200K per coalition soldier killed; Carter funeral in Washington gathers five former US presidents and four first ladies, as a president’s “character” is called into question.
Jan. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Meloni ‘Expresses Solidarity’ for Ukraine, Strengthening Defense Commitment with Zelensky
Zelensky met Italian PM Meloni in Rome after attending Ramstein in Germany alongside other world leaders to discuss strengthening support for Ukraine and potential peace initiatives.
Jan. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kursk Region Reports: Ukrainian Forces Inside Russia Repel Russian, North Korean Assaults
An elite Ukrainian brigade armed with US-made tanks and infantry fighting vehicles may be using rope-a-dope tactics to trigger Russian attacks.
Jan. 9, 2025
Ukraine
Did Ukraine Just Break Russia? The Shocking Kursk Offensive Explained
History suggests that Putin’s regime is skating on thin ice, leading military analyst and Special Correspondent for the Kyiv Post, Chuck Pfarrer said.
Jan. 9, 2025
UK Announces Coalition Will Send Ukraine 30,000 New Drones
London said the new drones would be “state-of-the-art, first-person view” UAVs that would “help Ukraine fight against Russian aggression.”
Jan. 9, 2025
Russia
Russian Propagandist’s Husband Keosayan in Coma: Rumors Link Illness to Ukrainian Intel
Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan stated that her husband, Tigran Keosayan, experienced clinical death and is in a coma. Rumors link it to a Ukraine intel operation.
Jan. 9, 2025
Poland
ANALYSIS: Ukraine in the EU: Could Poland’s EU Council Presidency Be Yanukovych’s Nightmare?
On Jan. 1, Poland assumed the six-month presidency of the EU Council from Hungary. Among its goals are the consolidation of EU member states in response to risks posed by Russia.
Jan. 9, 2025
EU
Armenian Government to Start EU Accession Process as Rift with Moscow Widens
Yerevan is the latest former Soviet capital to signal a desire to move closer to the West and to loosen its ties with Moscow after a petition asking to join the EU received almost 60,000 signatures.
Jan. 9, 2025
Russia
Czechia Steps up Fight Against Russian Espionage
Critics worry about the criminalization of legitimate activities and freedom of speech.
Jan. 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
Cold Water, No Heating: Transnistria Struggles After Russia Cuts Gas
Cut off from decades of virtually free energy from Moscow, authorities have been forced to shut factories, close schools and encourage locals to collect firewood to heat their stoves.
Jan. 9, 2025
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