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War in Ukraine
Kyiv Calls on Iran to Not Transfer Ballistic Missiles to Russia
The ISW said that Iran seeks to obtain economic and military benefits from cooperation with the Russian Federation – particularly money for its economy and for Su-35 fighters.
Sept. 7, 2024
Zelensky
Italy PM States ‘Determined’ Support as Zelensky Presses Allies
Zelensky had on Friday addressed the European House-Ambrosetti forum, hours after pressing for more weapons at a meeting of allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Sept. 7, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Spain to Immediately Deliver Additional HAWK Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Madrid responded to President Zelensky’s pleas for more air defense assets at Friday’s Ukraine Contact Group meeting in Ramstein, Germany.
Sept. 7, 2024
Drones
Ukrainian Drone Strike Unleashes Chain of Explosions at Ammo Depot in Voronezh
Russian authorities announced evacuations of the area
Sept. 7, 2024
World Briefing: September 5-6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sept. 7, 2024
Russia
We Are Giving Russia Too Much Importance
Even though Russia admits it is fighting a war against the “collective West,” leaders in the West prefer to dismiss such statements rather than muster up the political will to ensure Russia’s defeat.
Sept. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Deep Strikes Within Russia ‘No Gamechanger,’ Top US Official Says
The Pentagon chief said on Friday that there was "no one capability" that would turn the war in Ukraine.
Sept. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Poland Revises Report, Says No Airspace Violation by Drone Likely Occurred
During a new wave of Russian aerial attacks on Aug.26, Poland scrambled its fighter jets to the Ukrainian border to protect its airspace.
Sept. 6, 2024
EU Warns Serbia Against Russia Ties After Putin Meeting
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin described his country as an “ally of Russia” on Wednesday, as he met Putin on the sidelines of an economic forum in Vladivostok.
Sept. 5, 2024
Top News
Harris, Kursk, Peace Talks – Key Points from Putin’s Eastern Economic Forum Speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow aimed to capture the entirety of Ukraine’s Donbas and surprisingly, voiced his support for US Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Sept. 5, 2024
World Briefing: September 5, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sept. 5, 2024
Russia
Dutch Boost Arms Spending to Face 'Ruthless Russian Aggression'
The Netherlands will increase its defence budget by 2.4 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to 24 billion euros, the government announced in its annual defence memorandum.
Sept. 5, 2024
Putin
Mongolian Police Detains Protestors Unfurling Ukrainian Flag During Putin's Visit
Videos circulating on the internet show small groups of protestors holding Ukrainian flags and anti-war banners during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia.
Sept. 5, 2024
US
Putin Backs Harris for US President, With Wry Smile
Russian President Putin often comments on political and social issues in the United States, often in a mocking way.
Sept. 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Belarus Deploys Aircraft to Shoot Down Russian Kamikaze Drones
Two fighter jets were scrambled from Baranovichi airfield to intercept the drones. The first fighter was deployed around 1:30 a.m., followed by another at 2:20 a.m.
Sept. 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: No Arrest - Putin Visits Mongolia
As a state that recognises the ICC's authority, the onus was on Mongolia to arrest the Russian autocrat. Europe's press evaluates the situation.
Sept. 5, 2024
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