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Russia
State Duma Reacts as Russians Spend More on ‘Occult Services’ Than Groceries
The Deputy Speaker of Russia’s State Duma has complained that its mass media is overrun by predictions from “magicians, astrologers, fortune tellers, shamans and other ‘predictors’.”
Jan. 3, 2025
France
Ukraine Investigates Alleged Mass Desertion of French-Trained 155th ‘Anne of Kyiv’ Brigade
Ukraine launches a criminal probe into the 155th Mechanized Brigade after reports surfaced of 1,700 soldiers going AWOL, raising concerns over the AFU’s military management and training effectiveness.
Jan. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Breakaway Moldovan Region Shuts Almost All Industry Amid Energy Crisis
Transnistria, a tiny breakaway state in Moldova that borders Ukraine, relies on Russian gas for heating and power.
Jan. 2, 2025
Poland
Polish Agricultural Orgs Set to Protest Again
The agricultural organizations are protesting a host of issues, from a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries to imports of Ukrainian farm goods.
Jan. 2, 2025
Russia
Finnish Authorities To Search Tanker Over Suspected Baltic Cable Cut
The Cook Islands-flagged Eagle S is suspected of having damaged the EstLink2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia on Dec. 25.
Jan. 2, 2025
Europe
Is Europe Ready for 2025?
European commentators discuss the challenges Europe faces.
Jan. 2, 2025
World Briefing: January 2, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Poland Assumes Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Much hope is being placed on Poland’s turn at the helm of the EU
Jan. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Orders AI Cooperation With China
The autocratic leader issued a directive requiring the government and the country’s largest bank, Sperbank, to work with China.
Jan. 2, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Providing Support to Ukraine Is a Bargain
Two renowned think tanks calculate the price for the EU and the US of not supporting Ukraine.
Jan. 2, 2025
Europe
Zelensky Condemns New Orleans Terror Attack Leaving 10 Dead, Dozens Injured in US
The Ukrainian president and several other world leaders expressed horror after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed 10, injured 35 on New Year’s. Police continue looking for collaborators.
Jan. 1, 2025
Twitter
What is Musk Up to Now on X9 (former Twitter)?
Musk flummoxes internet with ‘Kekius Maximus’ persona.
Jan. 1, 2025
Hungary
Hungary Officially Denied a Billion Euros of EU funds
The EU’s black sheep Hungary feels the backlash from Brussels now that it has relinquished the EU presidency.
Jan. 1, 2025
World Briefing: January 1, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 1, 2025
Russia
Update: Russian Rescue Flotilla to Syria Still Far From Destination
One of the ships the Russians may have wanted to use to evacuate troops and equipment from Syria has mysteriously sunk.
Jan. 1, 2025
Ukraine
‘Happy New Year of Life and Freedom—Happy Our Year!’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 1
Zelensky declares 2025 pivotal for Ukraine to stop Russia; Ukrainian doctors rebuild the faces and lives of wounded soldiers; and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense says it greenlit +1,300 weapons in 2024.
Jan. 1, 2025
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