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Putin
Putin Abandons and Destroys Black Sea Villa in Another Sign of Growing Paranoia
Satellite images show that Putin's Bocharov Ruchey palace, overlooking the Black Sea near Sochi has been bulldozed amid claims he was worried Ukrainian drones would target it.
Oct. 8, 2024
US
Lord of War Back in Business – Viktor Bout Facilitates Moscow Arms Deal with Houthis
The Russian arms dealer freed in a 2022 prisoner swap in exchange for a US basketball player has been reportedly expediting a small arms deal with Yemeni Houthi rebels on behalf of Moscow.
Oct. 8, 2024
Russia
Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific
The patrol came after the two countries held joint military drills, as the allies deepen ties that have seen NATO dub Beijing an "enabler" of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Oct. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
N. Korean Soldiers 'Highly Likely' Killed in Ukraine: Seoul
Kyiv Post citing intelligence sources reported that six officers from North Korea were among the 20 soldiers killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk.
Oct. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October, 7, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October, 7, 2024
Oct. 8, 2024
Sweden
Trainload of Swedish APCs Filmed in Czechia En Route to Ukraine
A video showing a train carrying dozens of the Swedish Pbv 302 armored personnel carriers travelling through Czechia was posted on social media on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Oct. 7, 2024
Russia Jails US ‘mercenary,’ 72, for Nearly Seven Years
Stephen Hubbard’s case only became public on Sept. 27, when his trial began in Moscow.
Oct. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Reportedly Uses Sitting Irish Lawmaker Caught in a Honeytrap
The unnamed member of the Dáil Éireann reportedly communicated with an expelled Russian diplomat and agreed to engage paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland on the Kremlin’s behalf.
Oct. 7, 2024
Donetsk
North Korea Deployed ‘Quality Control’ Engineers to Support Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation says that North Korea has deployed munitions engineers to find out why the ammunition it has supplied is performing so badly.
Oct. 7, 2024
Religion
Pope Francis Chooses Ukrainian Catholic Bishop to Become Cardinal
In a move seen by many as a backhanded reprimand, the Pope will promote a young Ukrainian bishop in Australia to cardinal, which might prevent the head of the UGCC from ever becoming one.
Oct. 7, 2024
Israel
ANALYSIS: Ukraine Receives Israeli Air Defense Early Warning System
The Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine has announced the delivery of the Tzeva Adom missile early warning system to Ukraine which will be a vital addition to Kyiv’s air defense capability.
Oct. 7, 2024
NATO
Slovak PM Vows to Block Ukraine's NATO Membership, Calls to Restore Ties with Russia
Robert Fico reiterated his opposition to Ukraine joining the Alliance, which requires the unanimous approval of all member countries.
Oct. 7, 2024
Israel
World Briefing: October 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 7, 2024
Israel
Israel Marks First Anniversary of Hamas's October 7 Attack
Ceremonies are planned across Israel to mark the anniversary of the unprecedented attack by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip, which claimed more than 1,200 lives.
Oct. 7, 2024
UN
OPINION: UN Secretary General Guterres - A Miserable Disappointment
Heading to the BRICS summit – Guterres continues to seal his disgrace.
Oct. 7, 2024
Kazakhstan
French Avionics Companies Respond Differently to Sanctions Avoidance Accusations
InformNapalm’s September report showed how Russia was keeping its military aircraft flying by using Kazakh companies to source French parts and services to avoid Western sanctions.
Oct. 7, 2024
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