World
NATO ‘Solidarity’ with Estonia After Border Incident With Russia
Russia implicitly challenges existing border with Estonia.
May 24, 2024
Biden
Biden to Skip Peace Summit in Switzerland for Hollywood Fundraiser
President Joe Biden will miss Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, in favor of hosting a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in California.
May 24, 2024
Putin
Is Russia Poised to Announce New Mobilization Drive?
The FT cites a Russian defense insider who, contrary to other sources, states that a significant summer offensive by Moscow would be unsustainable without a new wave of mobilization.
May 24, 2024
France
France Tests Upgraded Nuclear-Capable Missile in Response to Russian Nuclear Drills
The day after Russia held tactical nuclear weapons drills, France test-fired an updated version of its air-launched ASMPA-R nuclear-capable missile (without a warhead).
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Unbowed
The next six months are critical for Ukraine, and all bets are off as to its outcome. Even so, the author writes that the US mainstream press has turned negative about Ukraine’s prospects.
May 24, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 24, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 24, 2024
Ukraine
Russia Says Islamic State Behind Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack
IS has claimed responsibility on multiple occasions for the March 22 attack which killed over 140 people, but Moscow has repeatedly tried to link Ukraine and the West to the attack.
May 24, 2024
Crimea
Video: Partisan Sabotage Attack in Smolensk Shuts Down Russian Air Defenses
A member of the Atesh guerrilla movement destroyed telecommunications equipment near Smolensk which resulted in the shutdown of the Russian air defense system.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
France’s PM Denounces in TV Debate Far-Right’s ‘Moral Contract’ With Moscow
The TV debate between Attal and Bardella covered a wide range of topics from the economy to trade, agriculture, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Yellen Urges 'More Ambitious' G7 Plans for Russian Assets
As the G7 ministers gathered, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside Russia belonging to US companies or citizens.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Signs Decree to Seize US Assets in Russia Amid Sanctions Standoff
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West froze approximately $300 billion in Russian financial assets, primarily from its central bank reserves.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Suspect in Slovak PM Shooting 'Acted Over Ukraine Policy': Court
Now serving his fourth term as prime minister, Fico soured ties with Ukraine after he questioned the neighbouring country's sovereignty as it battles Russian forces.
May 24, 2024
Poland
Poland, Greece Call for EU to Create 'Air Defence Shield'
The proposal comes as EU nations scramble to bolster their defences and re-arm in the wake of Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
May 24, 2024
Telegram
Dominoes Keep Falling – Fifth Corrupt Russian Official Taken into Custody
As the Kremlin escalates its crackdown on Russia’s corrupt generals the head of the Ministry of Defense department for state procurement becomes the second arrested in less than 24 hours.
May 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Military Factories 1,000 KM Away
Ukrainian intelligence (HUR) told Kyiv Post it struck Russian military production facilities in Tatarstan on May 23 with UAVs.
May 23, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 23, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 23, 2024
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