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US
'Are We Paying Them Cash?' - Trump Demands Details of US-Russia Prisoner Exchange
Trump suggested that the American government might have paid for the deal and asked about the specifics, suggesting he would have done things differently.
Aug. 2, 2024
US
WORLD BRIEFING: August 2, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 2, 2024
Russia
Kamala Harris Phones Russian Opposition Figure Navalnaya After Prisoner Swap
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris discussed “the release of other Russian political prisoners” with the widow of Putin opponent Alexei Navalny, who died in prison.
Aug. 2, 2024
US
US Recognises Maduro’s Opponent as Winner in Venezuela Election
The dispute over the election results has sparked protests in Venezuela. The country’s electoral council proclaimed Maduro the winner of the July 28 election with 51% of the vote.
Aug. 2, 2024
US
How the Russia Swap Happened: Secret Talks, a Hitman, and Biden's Fateful Call
The historic prisoner swap with Russia that freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 other Westerners was the fruit of painstaking secret talks and one crucial phone call from President Biden.
Aug. 2, 2024
Russia
EU Quizzes Hungary Over Risks of Visa Rules for Russians
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month extending Hungary's fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Aug. 2, 2024
Ukraine
Stephen Fry Presents Documentary Film About War in Ukraine
The film premiered on July 31 on the British comedian's YouTube channel.
Aug. 2, 2024
US
Gershkovich and 15 Other Westerners Swapped for 10 Russians in Turkish Coordinated Prisoner Exchange
The handover between Washington and Moscow took place at Ankara airport on the afternoon of August 1, as reported by the Turkish television channel NTV.
Aug. 1, 2024
History of Prisoner Swaps Between Russia and the US
Basketball player Brittney Griner and ex-Marine Trevor Reed are among those brought back to the US from Russia in recent years.
Aug. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
Rash of Russian Soldiers Paying Bribes to Exit Kremlin Army, Intel Says
Incidents of Russians paying bribes to leave the military service are on a steep rise with the number of criminal cases for illegal deactivation tripling over the last 5 months.
Aug. 1, 2024
Germany
German President Asks Warsaw Uprising Veterans for 'Forgiveness'
Forgive us, German president asks Poles on 80th anniversary of the Nazi suppression of the Warsaw Uprising.
Aug. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich May Return to the US in Prisoner Exchange on August 1
This information was provided by Jennifer Griffin, Fox News' chief national security correspondent at the Pentagon. No further details were given.
Aug. 1, 2024
Opposition Calls Venezuelans to 'Mobilize' as Maduro Asserts Victory
Sixteen people have been killed in protests that erupted after the election, according to the opposition, which claims its candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia is the rightful victor.
Aug. 1, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: August 1, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 1, 2024
NATO
US Suspends $95 Million in Aid to Georgia Over 'Foreign Influence' Law
The law, modelled on Russian legislation that stifles dissent, has triggered weeks of daily protests in Tbilisi and condemnation from Georgia's Western partners.
Aug. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
Czech Army to Receive German Tanks in Ukraine Aid Compensation
The Czech army will receive 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one armored “Buffel” tank recovery vehicle, its defense minister said.
Aug. 1, 2024
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