World
World Briefing: January 9, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 9, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Making Europe Great Again
Europe needs to respond to Russia’s hybrid warfare with its own hybrid warfare.
Jan. 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Infrastructure 81 Times in 2024
The strikes disrupted fuel production, contributing to reduced gasoline and diesel output and higher prices in 2024, according to available statistics.
Jan. 9, 2025
US
Düsseldorf’s Rheinmetall Rumbles Towards Dominance of Ukrainian Arms Production
As the American weapons manufacturers bow out, Germany’s top arms producer is stepping in, sending DAX share prices skyrocketing.
Jan. 8, 2025
Top News
Kursk Offensive 2025: Ukraine’s Game-Changing Move
Fresh Kursk Offensive Explained
Jan. 8, 2025
Russia
Azerbaijan Calls Neighboring Armenia ‘Fascist’ – New War on Horizon?
The latest statement by the Azerbaijani president prompted concerns of a rekindled conflict in the Caucasus region.
Jan. 8, 2025
Russia
Finland Bars Tanker Suspected of Cutting Cables From Sailing
The Eagle S ship, sailing under the Cook Islands flag, had already been seized by Finnish authorities on Dec. 28 as part of its criminal investigation into suspected sabotage.
Jan. 8, 2025
World Briefing: January 8, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Says NATO Members Should Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP
The transatlantic alliance’s 32 countries in 2023 set a minimum level for defense spending of 2% of gross domestic product, and Russia’s war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its eastern flank.
Jan. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Army Inches Towards Large Lithium Deposit in Ukraine
In their ongoing attempt to destroy Ukraine’s economy, the Kremlin may be prioritizing locations that have mineral resources Kyiv could use as an incentive for more Western aid.
Jan. 8, 2025
China
Taiwanese Components Used in Russian Glide Bombs Are Chinese Forgeries
Western military issues media claims that the TRC auto parts manufacturers had helped improve servo systems for Russian guide bombs and Shaheds shown to be Chinese fakes.
Jan. 8, 2025
Ukraine
‘Russia Is Using Gas as a Weapon’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 8
Zelensky says 2025 will be ‘highly productive’ for EU accession talks; Europe says Russia is using ‘hybrid warfare’ in Moldova; and almost 1,000 medical facilities have been restored in Ukraine.
Jan. 8, 2025
Ukraine
Trump ‘Understands’ Russia’s Stance on Ukraine NATO Membership, Rules Out Meeting with Putin
President-elect Trump expressed understanding of Russia’s stance on Ukraine’s NATO membership and ruled out a meeting with Putin before his inauguration, criticizing Biden’s support of Ukraine.
Jan. 7, 2025
Sweden
Finland Detains 2 Georgian Nationals Over Undersea Cable Damage
The arrested men worked as the captain and a crew member on board the ship that reportedly dragged its anchor to damage an undersea cable in the Gulf of Finland, between Finland and Estonia.
Jan. 7, 2025
Zelensky
Lukashenko Denies Apologizing to Zelensky, Says ‘Belarusian Dictatorship Better Than Ukrainian Democracy’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko denies claims made by Zelensky during a podcast interview about a phone call between them shortly after Russia invaded.
Jan. 7, 2025
Putin
Azerbaijan Demands ‘Decent Behavior’ From Moscow After Plane Crash
The head of a Baku-affiliated think tank called Moscow’s response to the plane crash a display of “imperial arrogance,” with the Azerbaijani president lashing out at Moscow’s inadequate responses.
Jan. 7, 2025
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