World
WORLD BRIEFING: December 13, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 13, 2024
Ukraine
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency as Ukraine Plans to Halt Russian Gas Transit
The emergency measure was proposed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean in response to Ukraine’s announcement of plans to halt the transit of Russian gas starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Dec. 13, 2024
EU
Schengen: Romania and Bulgaria to Become Full Members
What European media are saying about two more EU countries being given accession to the Schengen zone.
Dec. 13, 2024
Europe
Montenegro’s Milatović Supports Ukraine’s NATO Membership – But Maybe Not Now
Montenegro’s President Milatović backs Ukraine’s NATO membership but leaves open whether an invite should be immediate or tied to peace talks with Russia; More talks expected at NATO’s next summit.
Dec. 13, 2024
Top News
NATO Chief Calls for Defense Surge to Avoid ‘Big War’ With Russia
Despite increases in defense budgets, NATO countries still do not match Moscow’s arms production
Dec. 12, 2024
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Trump’s Person of the Year Interview – ‘Peace Through Strength’ Does Not Mean ‘Abandoning’ Ukraine
Trump says he won’t ‘abandon’ Ukraine, but it’s unclear how his ‘peace through strength’ plan could end the war – and potentially compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty in the process.
Dec. 12, 2024
Ukraine’s Path Into NATO ‘Irreversible’: European Foreign Ministers
In Berlin, seven European foreign policy chiefs affirmed support for Ukrainian EU accession
Dec. 12, 2024
Top News
European Troops in Ukraine Could Guarantee Future Peace Deal: Kyiv Official
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the idea of stationing foreign troops in Ukraine in case of a ceasefire
Dec. 12, 2024
Top News
Scholz Frustrated by Putin, But Ready for Another Call
Scholz said that the mid-November conversation was “frustrating” but that it was necessary in Germany’s ongoing support for Ukraine.
Dec. 12, 2024
Trump ‘Vehemently’ Opposed to Ukraine Firing Missiles Deep Into Russia
Trump said he would use Washington’s backing as leverage to bring the war to a close
Dec. 12, 2024
Russia
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russian ‘Shadow’ Tankers
EU lawmakers recently demanded more targeted sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet.
Dec. 12, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: December 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 12, 2024
Drones
Drone Attack Hits Grozny, Kadyrov Vows Retaliation
The explosion damaged the roof and shattered windows of the barracks of a special police regiment while falling debris sparked a fire that was quickly extinguished.
Dec. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Denies Discussing Christmas Ceasefire with Hungary’s PM Orban
The Ukrainian president pushed back against claims that he had spoken with Orban about ending the conflict after the Hungarian PM claimed Zelensky had rejected a deal.
Dec. 11, 2024
Russia May Target Ukraine With Another Oreshnik Missile ‘in Coming Days’: US Officials
Two US officials indicated that Russia has signaled its intent
Dec. 11, 2024
Russia
Russia Says ATACMS Used in Taganrog Airfield Strike, Vows Retaliation
Moscow said Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS missiles at an airfield in Taganrog on Wednesday morning, where it claimed to have intercepted two and diverted four using electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Dec. 11, 2024
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