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War in Ukraine
Russia Vows Response After State Media Blocked on Telegram in EU
On Sunday the channels of Ria Novosti, Rossiya 1, Pervyi Kanal, NTV, Izvestia and Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspapers were not accessible in France, Belgium, Poland, Greece, the Netherlands and Italy.
Dec. 30, 2024
Top News
Where in the EU Did People Fleeing Ukraine Go? – Eurostat
European countries have absorbed the lion’s share of refugees from Ukraine fleeing Russia’s war. The EU’s statistical office has published its most recent findings.
Dec. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Trump Triumph, Assad Fall, Olympic Joy: Key Events in 2024
AFP looks back at the major stories that made the headlines.
Dec. 30, 2024
Ukraine
‘A Real Prospect of an Unconventional Attack Against NATO’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 30
US expected to unveil $1.25 billion aid package for Ukraine; Poland ready to boost electricity exports after Slovakia threatens cuts; and Russia promises retaliation for EU block of Telegram.
Dec. 30, 2024
US
Former US President Jimmy Carter, a Vocal Ukraine Supporter, Dies at 100
The centenarian earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House and became a major supporter of Ukraine in its battle for independence and sovereignty.
Dec. 29, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Offers Condolences to Koreans After Plane Crash
In the wake of one of South Korea’s worse aviation accidents, Ukraine’s president told the Korean people that Ukrainians share their sorrow and stand with them in this time of grief.
Dec. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: America, the Arsenal of Democracy? Not Any More.
The year 2024 was disastrous for US arms support to Ukraine. The equation was fairly simple. As Ukrainian firepower went down, Russian ground gains went up.
Dec. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Threat Index Towards Ukraine and the West Hits Record High
The intensification of military and nuclear threats may be linked to the election of Donald Trump and an effort to secure a more advantageous position in potential peace negotiations.
Dec. 29, 2024
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Says Russia Shot at Plane Before Crash, Demands It Admit
Azerbaijan’s leader challenges Russia’s obfuscation over what led to the deadly air crash of an Azerbaijani civilian plane.
Dec. 29, 2024
Germany
Musk’s Support for Far-Right Creates a Scandal in Germany
German paper publishes Musk’s op-ed supporting far-right AfD party, prompting editor to resign.
Dec. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Calling General George S. Patton
Now 79 years after his death on Dec. 21, 1945, it’s worth remembering the spirit, courage and unfiltered speeches of one of the West’s most colorful defenders.
Dec. 29, 2024
World Briefing: December 29, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 29, 2024
Russia
WATCH: HIMARS Strike Kills 3 Russian Captains in Zaporizhzhia Sector – HUR
A joint effort by several Ukrainian special forces was reported to have killed three captains gathered for a field meeting. Following a HIMARS strike, attack drones were unleashed.
Dec. 29, 2024
US
US Designates American Schoolteacher Imprisoned in Russia as ‘Wrongfully Detained’
Arrested for possession of what his family says was medically prescribed marijuana, Marc Fogel is now in the spotlight after years in Russian jails.
Dec. 29, 2024
Georgia
Mikheil Kavelashvili, ex-Man City Striker and Georgia’s Disputed Far-Right President
As Georgians continue weeks of protests against contested elections and the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks, a controversial new president is to be sworn in.
Dec. 29, 2024
Putin
Putin Signs Decree Defining ‘Russophobia’ and Outlining Strategy
“Russophobia,” a buzzword long used as pretext for anything that might thwart Russia’s revanchist trajectory, is now defined, and a strategy has been elaborated to mitigate it.
Dec. 29, 2024
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