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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Six Diplomatic Missions Damaged by Russian Strike on Kyiv
Ukraine‘s foreign ministry said that the Albanian, Argentine, North Macedonian, Palestinian, Portuguese and Montenegrin missions were damaged.
Dec. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Who Can Ukraine Count on in 2025?
What the European media are saying about Europe’s support for Ukraine.
Dec. 20, 2024
Hungary
Orban Plans to Block EU Sanctions on Russia Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The EU currently has 15 packages of sanctions against Russia, which must be unanimously renewed every six months by all 27 member states.
Dec. 20, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Trump and EU Must Work Together to Secure Peace
Trump returns to the White House next month having pledged to bring a swift end to a war that NATO says has left more than one million dead and wounded since Putin‘s 2022 invasion.
Dec. 20, 2024
Russia
Ukraine Targets Key Russian Rocket Fuel Plant with ATACMS and Storm Shadow Missiles
The Kamensky Combine is Russia’s key producer of solid fuel components for rocket engines, explosives, and ammunition.
Dec. 20, 2024
Poland
OPINION: Polish Presidency of EU Council Offers Security for Europe
Poland assumes the presidency of the EU Council on January 1. What can be expected.
Dec. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: What Does ‘Victory’ Mean to Russians?
What are Putin and his massive Russian support-base really after.
Dec. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Ready for Talks with Trump ‘Any Time’ to End War in Ukraine
Putin says he’s open to meeting Trump “any time” to end the war in Ukraine – without mention of Zelensky, adding that he regrets delaying the war amid growing economic woes in Russia.
Dec. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Slams Putin Over Missile Duel Comments, Calls Him a ‘Dumbass’
The comments followed a statement by Putin, where he said a high-tech duel between Russian missiles and Ukraine’s Western-backed air defense would be “interesting”
Dec. 19, 2024
Top News
‘Welcome Donald’: Zelensky Seeks to Win Trump to Kyiv‘s Side
The Ukrainian President said Putin was “crazy” and “loves to kill”
Dec. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Gratitude to Ukraine
Ukrainian resistance to Russia has vastly reduced the chances of major armed conflict elsewhere, and thus significantly reduced the chances of a nuclear war.
Dec. 19, 2024
World Briefing: December 19, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 19, 2024
Russia
Putin Says Inflation ‘Worrying’ But Russian Economy ‘Stable’
Russia‘s central bank is set to hike interest rates on Friday in its latest attempt to deal with the pace of price rises amid the military offensive on Ukraine.
Dec. 19, 2024
Russia
Eurotopics: Russian General Killed - What to Make of It?
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday in an explosion outside his residence in Moscow. Europe’s press assesses the situation.
Dec. 19, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Forces Hit Key Russian Oil Refinery in Double-Staged Operation with Homegrown Missiles
The Novoshakhtinsky refinery has an annual capacity of 5.6 million tons, making it a vital part of Russia‘s energy infrastructure.
Dec. 19, 2024
Top News
Germany Approves Record €20 Billion Worth of Defense Gear
The new weapons and gear will be ordered at a time when Europe‘s biggest economy seeks to rebuild its long-neglected armed force in the face of Russia’s ongoing Ukraine invasion.
Dec. 19, 2024
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