World
Ukraine
Russia Suspended Two Airports' Traffic Over Drone Threat
Ukrainian forces have in recent weeks escalated aerial attacks on Russian border regions but have also been able to strike targets deep inside Russian territory.
May 15, 2024
Crimea
OPINION: Putin’s War Post-Patrushev
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
May 15, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 15, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Hails China's 'Genuine Desire' to Help Resolve Ukraine War
Putin arrives in Beijing on Thursday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, seeking to win greater support from China for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
May 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
To Minimize Losses: Russia’s New Defense Minister Lists Priorities for Ukraine Invasion
Among the priorities listed by Russia’s new defense minister were arms procurement for frontline troops, modern technology development, staffing issues and resource optimizations.
May 15, 2024
Russia
‘I’ll Put a D-30 on You’ – Russian Commander Coerces Soldiers to Advance in Kharkiv Region Under Threat of Death
In a newly intercepted conversation, a Russian commander threatens the soldier that the barrier troops will kill him and his comrades if they refuse to go on assault in the Kharkiv region.
May 15, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Largest Private Postal Service Opens Branches in London
Nova Poshta’s new branches in the UK are part of its plan to expand across Europe to cater to the needs of the Ukrainian diaspora that arose from Russia’s full-scale invasion.
May 14, 2024
ANALYSIS: Xi in Europe: Business, Cognac and Ukraine
The Chinese president has just concluded a tour of Europe, where he stopped in France, Serbia and Hungary, looking to shore up China’s position as France’s largest trading partner in Asia.
May 14, 2024
Ukraine
Uklon Pulls Out of Azerbaijan
Citing new regulations as the cause, Ukraine’s ridesharing and delivery company halts operations in Azerbaijan, leaving Uzbekistan as its only external market.
May 14, 2024
Russia
Georgia Adopts 'Foreign Influence' Law Despite Protests
The pro-Russian forces in the Georgian parliament have managed to push through a divisive bill many see as Russian-inspired and anti-Western.
May 14, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 14, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 14, 2024
Corruption
Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption – Is Moscow Draining Its Swamp?
The Head of Russia’s Defense Ministry personnel department was arrested during an overnight raid as part of a broader shake-up at the top levels of Russia’s military.
May 14, 2024
US
Tbilisi Arrests 2 US Citizens During ‘Foreign Agents Bill’ Protest
Initial reports said two US citizens and one Russian citizen were among the 20 arrested at the ongoing protest against what many have called a Kremlin-inspired bill.
May 14, 2024
Technology
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Lethal Electronics Are Impossible Without the West
Microchips and other high-tech components are essential to maintaining Russia’s war machine. If the West gets serious about blocking access, Moscow’s forces will be crippled.
May 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
US: Russian Defense Shake-Up Signals Putin's War Desperation
Putin, embarking on an unprecedented fifth term as president, replaced veteran defense minister Sergei Shoigu with top economic official and technocrat Andrei Belousov.
May 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Trying to Get Them Out of This Hole‘ – Ukraine at War Update for May 14
National Security Council chief not worried about any imminent siege of Kharkiv; US confirms delivery of latest weapons package; EU gives another year’s reprieve from trade tariffs on Ukrainian goods.
May 14, 2024
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