World
France
Telegram Boss Durov Charged, Banned From Leaving France
He was granted conditional release against a bail of five million euros and on the condition he must report to a police station twice a week as well as remaining in France.
Aug. 29, 2024
Energy
Drones Hit Russian Oil Facility 1500 km From Border in First-Ever Kirov Region Attack
Drones attacked an oil storage facility in the Kirov region of Russia, 1500 km from the Ukrainian border. This is the first drone attack in this region.
Aug. 29, 2024
US
MiG-29 Transfers to Ukraine Possible Only After F-35s Arrive in 2026, Says Poland
Poland’s defense minister said the country is still using Soviet MiG-29s to protect its airspace, and transferring the jets to Ukraine would only be possible when new F-35 stealth fighters arrive.
Aug. 28, 2024
Trump
EXPLAINED: Trump vs Harris – What Would It Mean for Ukraine?
As America decides and Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance, Kyiv Post’s Jeremy Dirac fills you in on some of the things to know about the candidates for US president.
Aug. 28, 2024
Drones
Lethal Drones Can Do Everything
Kyiv Post speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Khorth – commander of the “Heavenly Punishment” battalion, part of the 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
Aug. 28, 2024
Russia
EXPLAINED: What’s the Deal With Pavel Durov, Telegram and France?
Paris has accused the tech entrepreneur of enabling criminal activities through his Telegram messenger platform. Durov’s controversial detention has sparked debates on the limits of free speech.
Aug. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russians Record Highest Ever Contentment with Life Despite Sanctions and War, Survey Finds
According to the survey, Russians have adapted to the war in Ukraine and sanctions largely because they are not directly involved and can continue their everyday lives.
Aug. 28, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Why is Minsk Moving Troops to the Ukrainian Border?
Kyiv has warned Minsk not to make a tragic mistake and succumb to pressure from Moscow, demanding that the Belarusian troops be pulled back beyond the firing range of their missiles.
Aug. 28, 2024
Telegram
Shortage of Pilots, Parts, Planes, Fuel Could Kill (Literally) Russian Aviation
With reports that some airlines are now rationing fuel Moscow’s already struggling commercial airlines stagger from one crisis to another.
Aug. 28, 2024
World Briefing: August 28, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 28, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
Russian Defense Ministry Showcases 1950s Howitzers in Kursk to Boost Recruitment
Russia’s Ministry of Defense published promotional videos depicting the use of M-46 130mm howitzers, obsolete since the 1970s, in the Kursk region in its attempt to entice fresh recruits.
Aug. 27, 2024
France
Kremlin Warns France Against Trying to 'Intimidate' Telegram Boss Durov
French prosecutors accuse the 39-year-old billionaire of failing to curb the spread of illegal content on Telegram -- charges his company denies.
Aug. 27, 2024
World Briefing: August 27, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 27, 2024
Social media
Eurotopics: Telegram CEO Durov Arrested in France
He is accused of not adequately combating the use of Telegram for criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, fraud, and sexualized violence against children.
Aug. 27, 2024
Ukraine
UN Nuclear Chief to Visit Kursk Plant Amid Ukraine's Cross-Border Offensive
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear plant, which lies less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the active frontlines.
Aug. 27, 2024
Russia
Multimillion-Dollar Pantsir-S1 Missile Systems Guarding Police Department in Russian St. Petersburg, Guerrillas Say
President Zelensky previously told Indian media that air defenses guard Putin’s dachas, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, but not “ordinary towns.”
Aug. 27, 2024
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