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WORLD BRIEFING: July 6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
July 6, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Putin’s Hungarian
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
July 6, 2024
Iran
‘Reform’ a Relative Term as Iranian Presidential Election Result Announced
Masoud Pezeshkian, billed as a reformist candidate, has won Iran’s presidential election, against the background of ongoing domestic and international tension.
July 6, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Poland and Ukraine - Divided in Past, United in Present
Historical antagonism in the past between the two nations now united against Russian aggression is undeniable. Yet in more recent times reconciliation appears to have become an unstoppable process.
July 6, 2024
US
US Postpones Military Drills With Georgia Amid Strained Ties
The move comes amid a cooling of relations with Tbilisi after it pushed forward a Russian-style “foreign influence” law that critics said is meant to stifle opposition groups.
July 6, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Thanks UK's Starmer for Ukraine Support in Phone Call
Zelensky says new British PM Starmer has reaffirmed UK's continuing strong support for Ukraine.
July 6, 2024
NATO
Ukraine Will Remain Focus of NATO Heads of States' Washington Meeting
NATO Secretary General says the most urgent issue facing next week’s Summit will be to confirm support to Ukraine for the long haul to ensure Kyiv prevails.
July 6, 2024
NATO
OPINION: At NATO, Names Matter (a Little) and Need to UNITE
Internal haggling over name for NATO’s role in coordinating the delivery of military assistance to Kyiv and training its armed forces and what it reveals.
July 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv, Allies Slam Orban for Ukraine Talks With Putin
The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's rotating presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline “the position of European partners” on Ukraine.
July 6, 2024
Drones
ANALYSIS: Russian Anti-Drone Conference Offers Solutions from Sublime to Ridiculous
Faced with the growing threat from Ukrainian battlefield UAV Russia organized the conference to examine new solutions in St Petersburg on July 1- 2.
July 6, 2024
Murdered Kazakh Activist Buried in Kyiv
In Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, police barred activists from attending a memorial ceremony, Radio Azattyk reported.
July 5, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: July 5, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
July 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin and Orban Meet in Moscow for Ukraine Talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that the European Union's backing for Ukraine would not weaken despite Hungarian Viktor Orban's controversial trip to Moscow on Friday.
July 5, 2024
UK
Explained: Who is the UK’s New Prime Minister and What is His Position on Ukraine
The Conservative party suffered a crushing blow in the UK’s July 4 general election, with incoming Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer the new man in charge. What will it mean for Ukraine?
July 5, 2024
UK
Keir Starmer's Labour Wins UK General Election
In UK, historic landslide general election victory of Labour over Conservatives.
July 5, 2024
Kyiv
Hungary’s Orbán Travels to Moscow, Days After Kyiv Trip
According to the sources, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was expected to join him for the visit.
July 5, 2024
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