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War in Ukraine
Lukashenko Misrepresents Polish Minister, Claims Polish Mercenaries Aided in Kursk Offensive
Lukashenko also expressed confidence that Putin’s army would defeat the Ukrainian forces on Russian territory, threatening that further escalation could spell disaster for Ukraine.
Aug. 19, 2024
Putin
Putin Arrives in Azerbaijan Amid Ukrainian Offensive on Russian Kursk Region
Earlier, the Kremlin said that Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev would discuss "the question of settling the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia".
Aug. 19, 2024
World Briefing: August 18, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 18, 2024
Poland
OPINION: Poland's War-Driven Defense Strategy Sets a New Standard for Europe
Poland is increasing its troop numbers, modernizing its equipment, and enhancing its overall military readiness.
Aug. 18, 2024
Canada
Ukrainian Military Engineers to Receive Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicles
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has certified the use of the multi-purpose mine-resistant vehicle, said to one of the world’s safest, for its armed forces.
Aug. 18, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Spark Fuel Fire in South Russia
Ukrainians hit oil storage facility in Russia's southern Rostov region.
Aug. 18, 2024
Putin
Kadyrov Shows Off Machine Gun Equipped Tesla Cybertruck ‘Destined’ for Ukraine
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18, 2024
Russia
Russia May Receive Iranian Analogue of HIMARS – Fath-360
Tehran has reportedly signed a new agreement with Moscow that would provide a supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to augment their previous aid in licensing kamikaze drone production to the Kremlin.
Aug. 18, 2024
Counteroffensive
Ukraine Says Strengthening Positions in Russia
Zelensky says the AFU is strengthening its positions and expanding stabilized territory in the Kursk region a day after Ukraine destroyed a key bridge, disrupting Kremlin troop movements and resupply.
Aug. 18, 2024
HIMARS
Secret Peace Talks Torpedoed by Ukraine’s Incursion into Kursk Region
According to the Washington Post, Moscow has pulled out of indirect negotiations brokered by Qatar that were to be held in Doha later this month in response to Kyiv's cross-border action.
Aug. 17, 2024
Israel
Hamas Official Dismisses 'Illusion' That Gaza Truce Nearer
A senior Hamas official rejects US President Joe Biden's claims that a Gaza truce is nearer after the two-day negotiations concluded in Doha, Qatar.
Aug. 17, 2024
Russia
OPINION: From Safe Haven to Security Threat: Wealthy Russian UK Citizens
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Aug. 17, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: August 17, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 17, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Woman Sentenced to 10.5 Years in Russian Penal Colony for ‘Espionage’
Iryna Horobtsova, an IT worker, became active in supporting her community during the Russian occupation of Kherson.
Aug. 17, 2024
Israel
Lebanon Health Ministry: 10 Dead in Israeli Strike
The Israeli strike on Saturday in southern Lebanon came after ceasefire talks in Qatar on Israel's war in Gaza concluded a day prior without reaching a conclusive consensus.
Aug. 17, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Is Russia Raising Specter of ‘Dirty Bomb’ to Prime Public for False Flag?
Russia has vast playbook full of “dirty tricks” by which it can deceive public opinion and distort perception of reality. History show that false flag operations have always been a viable option.
Aug. 17, 2024
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