World
World Briefing: December 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 7, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Exploring Peace Scenarios in Ukraine – A Complex Road Ahead
Trump is reportedly considering three approaches to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, none involve NATO membership—a contentious issue.
Dec. 7, 2024
Syria
Successful Syria Rebels Vow no More ’Sectarianism and Tyranny’
Major change in Syria as Assad’s forces and their Russian and Iranian backers forced to retreat.
Dec. 7, 2024
Switzerland Tightens Asylum Rules for Ukrainian Refugees
What the Swiss press is saying about restricting protection status for Ukrainians fleeing the war.
Dec. 7, 2024
Zelensky
Trump in Paris as Notre Dame Reopens, May Meet Zelensky
Macron will meet with Trump and Zelensky before the Notre Dame events; unclear whether the three would hold a joint meeting and no direct Trump-Zelensky meeting has been officially confirmed.
Dec. 7, 2024
Iran
OPINION: Putin’s Stakes in Syria Couldn’t be Higher
The current setbacks faced by Russian forces in the face of rebel advances in Syria could have an impact that spreads far beyond that long-beleaguered Middle Eastern country.
Dec. 7, 2024
Putin
Putin Says Russia Could Deploy Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles in Belarus by 2025
In a bid to further intimidate Western supporters of Ukraine, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has publicly requested that Putin deploy the Oreshnik missile system on Belarusian soil.
Dec. 7, 2024
Ukraine
EU Defense Chief Calls for ‘Big Bang’ Spending to Counter Russian Threat and Strengthen Europe’s Military
EU’s new defense chief urges a bold overhaul to boost Europe’s defenses against Russia, calling for massive spending and long-term contracts to ramp up military production.
Dec. 6, 2024
EU
Georgia PM Says ’Won Battle’ with Pro-EU Protesters as Crisis Deepens
With fewer protests over the last two nights, and no clashes on Thursday, Kobakhidze hailed his security forces for "successfully neutralising the protesters’ capacity for violence".
Dec. 6, 2024
Russia
Romania’s Top Court Scraps Presidential Election Over Russian Interference Claims
Romania’s constitutional court said it had decided "to annul the entire electoral process for the election of the President of Romania... to ensure the legality of the electoral process".
Dec. 6, 2024
Top News
A $500 Drone vs. a $4.5M Tank: How Ukraine’s Drones Defeated Russia’s ‘Unstoppable’ Armor
The T-90M tank, Russia’s pride and joy, has long been regarded as a symbol of Moscow’s military might.
Dec. 6, 2024
Putin
FACT CHECK: Carlson-Lavrov Interview, Top Russian Diplomat Blames US and Ukraine While Rattling Nuclear Saber
In an exclusive interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov showered the Trump stalwart with a deft and diplomatic distortion of factual reality.
Dec. 6, 2024
France
What Does the French Government’s Fall Mean for the EU?
Some European media reactions to the political crises in France and Germany.
Dec. 6, 2024
Russia
Russian Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown, Top Banker Warns
Russia’s central bank has taken interest rates to a two-decade high of 21% as Moscow battles to stem the economic fallout from its military offensive on Ukraine and a Western sanctions.
Dec. 6, 2024
World Briefing: December 6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 6, 2024
US
Biden Intel Chief Downplays Risk on Sharing After Trump Pick
The outgoing US intelligence coordinator downplayed fears that allies could cut cooperation if Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to replace her, is confirmed.
Dec. 6, 2024
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