World
UK
Azerbaijan-Brokered Deal to Keep Gas Flowing to EU via Ukraine Fails
This development appears to end hopes that gas transiting via Ukraine could continue to flow after Dec. 31, when a long-term gas transit contract between Moscow and Kyiv ends.
Dec. 21, 2024
NATO
OPINION: Europe Should Be Afraid if Putin Accepts US-Proposed Peace Plan
President Vladimir Putin has entered into over 200 negotiations which he has used as merely as a pretext to overcome and defeat his opponents – why would a Ukraine peace deal be any different?
Dec. 21, 2024
Ukrainian Activist Honored in Spain for Upholding Migrants’ Rights
Yuri Chopyk has been helping Ukrainian refugees and migrants in Spain find refuge or start a new life.
Dec. 21, 2024
Key Stages in Crisis Threatening Georgia’s EU Bid
The latest on the political crisis in Georgia as pro-European forces challenge the stance of the pro-Russian ones currently in power.
Dec. 21, 2024
Lithuania to Invest in Ukraine’s Palianytsia Missile Drone
Investment in the missile drone will be part of a €10 million investment in Ukraine’s arms industry
Dec. 21, 2024
Russia
Drones Strike High-Rise Buildings in Russia’s Kazan
At least 8 drones attacked Kazan, with one hitting a high-rise building, causing an explosion and fire.
Dec. 21, 2024
Kyiv
Australian Foreign Minister Visits Kyiv, Confirms Reopening of Embassy
The announcement comes with the promise of further support and follows criticism within Australia of the government’s slowness to act.
Dec. 21, 2024
Top News
OPINION: Canada’s Chrystia Freeland – A Personal View
A tribute to Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s remarkable woman politician of Ukrainian origin.
Dec. 21, 2024
World Briefing: December 21, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 21, 2024
Putin
Direct Line with Vladimir Putin: Open Questions
At his annual press conference, question and answer session and public phone-in, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again presented a positive picture of the situation in his country.
Dec. 21, 2024
US
Russia Used Social Media to Meddle in 2024’s US Presidential Election
The evidence that Moscow used a variety of methods on various online platforms to spread disinformation and misinformation ahead of the Nov. 5 election is growing.
Dec. 21, 2024
Russia
Russia Says Kursk Strike Kills 5 after Moscow Claims Deadly Kyiv Attack
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of deadly missile strikes Friday: Kyiv targeted Russia’s Kursk region, killing five, while Moscow hit central Kyiv, killing one and injuring 13.
Dec. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December, 20, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December, 20, 2024
Dec. 21, 2024
Ukraine
IMF Approves $1.1 Billion Loan Disbursement to Ukraine Before Trump Inauguration
The IMF’s latest funding approval brings its total loan disbursement to Ukraine up to $9.8 billion out of the total loan amount of $15.5 billion approved in 2023.
Dec. 20, 2024
‘Don’t Hit Him Too Hard!’: Zelensky Tells Usyk Not to Endanger British Arms Deal
“We respect our partners. That’s why when you beat Fury, don’t hit him too hard, because we don’t want them to ban Storm Shadow,” Zelensky wrote, apparently in jest.
Dec. 20, 2024
NATO
Lithuania to Invest in Ukraine’s Palianytsia Hybrid Missile-Drone
Investment in the missile drone is to be part of a €10 million investment in Ukrainian arms production
Dec. 20, 2024
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