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US
J. D. Vance: Who is Trump's Running Mate?
What European publications are saying about Trump's choice of a running mate for the US presidential election.
July 18, 2024
Von der Leyen Pledges to Deter China’s Ambition, ‘Particularly Over Taiwan’
In her manifesto, the European Commission president spoke about dangers being posed by China, militarily and economically.
July 18, 2024
Europe
OPINION: The Old European Order is Fraying. Can Keir Starmer Help Hold it Together?
As its leaders gather in Britain, Europe faces challenges from inside and out – and JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate only dials up the pressure
July 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
JD Vance Formally Accepts Republican Vice President Nomination
The 39-year-old veteran turned Ohio senator has maintained a firm opposition to aid to Ukraine, and his nomination might cement white working-class votes for the Republicans.
July 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Chief Condemns Hungary PM Orban’s ‘Appeasement Mission’ to Moscow
“Russia is banking on Europe and the West going soft, and some in Europe are playing along,” von der Leyen told the European Parliament.
July 18, 2024
Interview
US Guns in Every Ukrainian Home?
One Ukrainian lawmaker is actively working to bring donated US assault rifles into every Ukrainian home as protection against future Russian invasions.
July 18, 2024
US
Russian Сourt Resumes Trial of US Reporter Evan Gershkovich
Gershkovich, first Western journalist charged with spying in Russia since Soviet era, detained for 16 months, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
July 18, 2024
Russia
China and Russia Conclude Live-Fire Naval Exercises in the South China Sea
Seven warships took part in the six-day drills, as tensions over Russia’s war in Ukraine continue and NATO raises doubts about China’s purported neutrality.
July 18, 2024
Putin
EU Lawmakers Slam Orban's Visit to Russia
Orban provoked the ire of fellow European leaders when, just days into Hungary taking the helm of the rotating EU presidency he went to Russia on July 5 to see President Vladimir Putin.
July 18, 2024
Crimea
Partisans Discover Location of Russian Intelligence and Secret Training Center in Crimea
A Russian soldier, an agent of the Ukrainian partisans, reported about the Sevastopol training center where he was trained – allegedly a school for divers.
July 17, 2024
Donetsk
Russia Plans Reinforcements with Two Brigades for Toretsk Sector Assaults, AFU Says
The Russians are using guided air bombs and carrying out airstrikes in the Toretsk sector.
July 17, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: July 17, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
July 17, 2024
Germany
Unknown Drones Spy on Ukrainian Training Grounds in Germany
A German officer said they assumed some flew with “unfriendly intentions” but decided to simply incorporate them into the training to caution Ukrainian troops of the real dangers on the battlefield.
July 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Member of N. Korean Delegation Reportedly Drowned in Moscow
Initial reports said the deceased was the head of an elite military training delegation from Pyongyang that arrived in recent weeks following Moscow and Pyongyang’s new security pact.
July 17, 2024
Zelensky
India Summons Ukraine’s Ambassador Over Criticism of Modi-Putin Meeting
Commenting on India’s PM’s Moscow visit President Zelensky said it was a “huge disappointment” to “see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow.”
July 17, 2024
Top News
Video Shows Ukrainian Forces Destroying Russian $4 Million Hyacinth-S Self-Propelled Gun
Soldiers of the 44th Separate Artillery Brigade discovered the self-propelled gun and adjusted fire using the Ukrainian-developed Shark reconnaissance drone.
July 16, 2024
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