World
War in Ukraine
How Poland’s Trade with Russia Undermines EU Sanctions and Support for Ukraine
Polish officials have struggled to rein in companies that are suspected of sanctions-busting, according to economic watchdog reports.
Dec. 27, 2024
EU
Moldova Lawmakers Approve Boost for Defense Budget Under New Strategy
Wedged between Ukraine and Romania, westward-looking Moldova feels threatened by Russia.
Dec. 27, 2024
Ukraine
Ukrainian, Serbian Presidents Discuss ‘European Path,’ Bilateral Cooperation
The two discussed boosting bilateral ties between Kyiv and Belgrade, as well as their “European path,” without providing further details.
Dec. 27, 2024
Belarus
Armenia, Belarus Clash Off-Script Live During St. Petersburg Meeting
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan lashed out at Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko when the latter insisted Pashinyan visit Belarus despite the earlier fallout between the two nations.
Dec. 27, 2024
World Briefing: December 27, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 27, 2024
Russia
Moscow Warns Against ‘Hypotheses’ After US, Azerbaijan Claim Russian Missiles Downed Civilian Jet
Pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber cited unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defense system downed the plane.
Dec. 27, 2024
Russia
EU to Propose New Sanctions Targeting Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Over Cut Electricity Cables
The Estlink 2 submarine cable between Finland and Estonia was disconnected on Christmas Day, just over a month after two telecommunications cables were severed in Swedish waters in the Baltic Sea.
Dec. 26, 2024
Ukraine
US Ramps Up Weapons Aid to Ukraine Following Moscow’s Christmas Strike
Nearly three years into the war, Washington has committed $175 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Dec. 26, 2024
Russia
Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Downed by Russian Missile – Euronews
Azerbaijani government sources told Euronews that the damaged plane was not allowed to land at Russian airports.
Dec. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
North Korean Troops Face Major Losses in Kursk: The Cost of Russia’s Desperation
N. Korea’s military involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine is intensifying, with recent offensives near Kursk resulting in heavy losses among DPRK troops and increasing calls for reinforcements.
Dec. 26, 2024
Russia
Finns Probing Ship from Russia for ‘Sabotage’ of Power Cable
On Christmas Day, the Estlink 2 submarine cable that carries electricity from Finland to Estonia was disconnected from the grid.
Dec. 26, 2024
Russia
Azerbaijan Mourns 38 Losses in Jet Crash as Experts Suspect Russian Air Defense Downed Plane
An investigation is underway, with some experts suggesting the plane may have been accidentally shot down by Russian air defenses in an area with reported Ukrainian drone activity.
Dec. 26, 2024
Russia
Russia Reports Drone Swarm Over Strategic Baltimore Airfield
Just 175 km from Ukraine, Baltimore airfield hosts Russia’s Su-34 bombers – used for guided aerial strikes – and the 47th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 105th Mixed Aviation Division.
Dec. 26, 2024
Europe
Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2024
Looking for the perfect Christmas getaway? Kyiv Post brings you the most magical Christmas markets in Europe for a fairy tale trip to remember.
Dec. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Moldova Investigates Russian Missile, Romania Says No Airspace Violation
Kyiv says on Christmas morning, a Russian missile targeting Ukraine’s energy grid flew through Moldovan and Romanian airspace; Bucharest says none was detected while Chișinău says it is investigating.
Dec. 25, 2024
Ukraine
Christmas in the Forests With Those Who Fought Hitler and Stalin
In Ukraine, during World War II and after, resistance fighters had to hide in the forests. How did the soldiers fighting a guerilla war against the Nazis and Soviets manage to celebrate Christmas?
Dec. 25, 2024
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