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War in Ukraine
Blinken in Poland to Seek Common Cause After Ukraine Jitters
Blinken will meet separately in Warsaw with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda, bitter rivals on the direction of the European Union member.
Sept. 12, 2024
Russia
Chechen Commander Becomes Top TV Speaker on Kursk Incursion
Surprised by the Kursk incursion last month, Russia's top brass rarely mention it in public. Filling this gap is Alaudinov, apparently speaking from the combat zone.
Sept. 12, 2024
Black Sea Fleet
Ghost Ships - Has Moscow Overstated Warship Numbers for Naval Maneuvers
A Russian news outlet has said the actual number of warships in Russia is far fewer than the total of vessels the Kremlin said would participate in ongoing naval drills.
Sept. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Teen Arsonists Burn Russian Mi-8 Helicopter for 5 Million Rubles Promised on Telegram
Two teens reportedly set fire to a civilian Mi-8 helicopter in Russia for $55,000 promised on Telegram. The alleged arsonists sustained burns, called an ambulance, and were hospitalized under guard.
Sept. 12, 2024
Russia
US Official Alleges Beijing, Moscow Deepening Mil-Tec Ties – What’s the Deal?
A senior US official has upped the ante and accused Beijing of aiding Russia’s military development and production in exchange for advanced submarine, missile and other technology.
Sept. 12, 2024
NATO
Romanian F-16s Give Free Pass to Kremlin Kamikaze Drone in NATO Skies – ‘No Legal Way to Shoot’
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sept. 11, 2024
Ukraine
US, UK Top Diplomats Vow Ukraine Victory as they Discuss Long-Range Arms
US President Joe Biden, asked in Washington whether he would let Ukraine use longer-range weapons for strikes on Russian targets, said: "We're working that out right now."
Sept. 11, 2024
Russia
Iran Threatens 'Action' Over New Western Sanctions
The three governments had announced they would take steps to cancel air services agreements with Iran and "work towards imposing sanctions on Iran Air".
Sept. 11, 2024
China
Russia’s ‘Vandal’ Fiber Optic FPV Drone Is Probably Another Chinese Import
A Ukrainian expert has cast doubt on claims that Russia’s new tethered military drone was developed by the Novgorod NPC Ushkuy plant and is actually a Chinese commercial import.
Sept. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
The so-called ghost fleet of tankers with opaque ownership or without proper insurance has allowed the Kremlin to keep exporting despite the export embargo and oil price cap on its global sales.
Sept. 11, 2024
Germany
3 Spies Targeted Former Ukrainian Intelligence Officer in Germany, Court Says
A German court said that suspects from Armenia, Ukraine and Russia were likely employed by a foreign intelligence agency intent on kidnapping or even assassinating the targeted individual.
Sept. 11, 2024
US
Harris Riles Trump, Who Plays Nuclear Fearmongering Card on Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris put in a strong performance in the presidential debate. She accused Donald Trump of being ready to sacrifice Ukraine to his “adored” Putin.
Sept. 11, 2024
Russia
Freight Train Derails in Belgorod Region Due to ‘Railway Interference’
In Russia’s Belgorod region, a locomotive and train cars derailed due to “illegal interference.” No injuries were reported, but passenger trains were rerouted.
Sept. 11, 2024
World Briefing: September 11, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sept. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Western Powers Sanction Iran Over Missiles to Russia
Britain, France and Germany said they would cut aviation agreements with the Islamic republic and look set to sanction its national carrier Iran Air.
Sept. 10, 2024
Belarus
Belarus to Launch Domestic YouTube Alternative – Reportedly Assisted by Austrian Firm
A Belarusian official has announced the planned launch of a domestic video hosting service similar to YouTube on Sept. 12, though he has acknowledged it to be “a rather weak analog.”
Sept. 10, 2024
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