World
War in Ukraine
From Beijing to Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports
Russia has hosted the two biggest sporting events in recent years. Now, Putin and his country are as isolated as ever due to the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Deploys 10,000 Newly Naturalized Immigrants to Ukraine Front Line
Russia’s Investigative Committee head announced a crackdown on newly naturalized citizens avoiding military registration, stating over 30,000 have been caught and listed for service.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Actively Aided Kremlin Against Ukraine, Says US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said the PRC provided a range of technologies to Moscow, maintaining strong ties with Russia throughout the invasion.
June 28, 2024
US
Joe Biden Debates Donald Trump: What They Said
Tempers and tensions were high Thursday as US President Joe Biden faced off against Republican rival Donald Trump in the first debate of the 2024 White House campaign.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘He Has No Idea What the Hell He Is Talking About’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 28
Trump sidesteps debate questions about Ukraine war; EU realizes it needs to put €500B into defense; Olympics invite 22 Russians to Paris, some decline RSVP; Bulgaria cold-shoulders NATO summit.
June 28, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 27, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 27, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: EU Starts Accession Talks With Ukraine and Moldova
However, it remains to be seen how long the negotiations will last and whether they will culminate in accession. Commentators discuss the next steps.
June 27, 2024
Crimea
HUR Cyberattack Hits Russian Internet Providers in Occupied Crimea
The cyberattack is the latest in a string of recent ones conducted by Ukraine's Defense intelligence.
June 26, 2024
In Moscow's View on Any Possible Settlement – Russia Should Get a Substantial Piece of Ukraine
Serhiy Kolyada on the Kremlin's insatiable imperialistic greed.
June 26, 2024
Ukraine
‘Zelenograd Chikatilo’ Killer of 5 Women Freed to Fight in Ukraine
The serial killer, Yuri Gritsenko, who preyed on women in Moscow and the Moscow region of Russia, has been serving in a sanitary evacuation platoon for about a year.
June 26, 2024
Donetsk
Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month
The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
June 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Says ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'
The Hague-based court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for for ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu and army chief Valery Gerasimov.
June 26, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine and Moldova on the Home Stretch to the EU? | Bohdan Nahaylo
The European Union's decision to open membership talks with Ukraine is a significant political milestone amidst the ongoing war against Russia's invasion.
June 26, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Is Meeting the NATO Two Percent Guideline a Sign of Strategic Appreciation?
A record number of NATO nations are hitting the Western alliance’s defense spending target: Now, a proper understanding of the strategic environment is key to assessing the significance of this.
June 26, 2024
NATO
NATO Appoints Dutch PM Rutte as Next Boss
NATO's 32 nations appointed departing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance's next head at a vital time with Russia waging war in Ukraine.
June 26, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 26, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 26, 2024
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