World
WORLD BRIEFING: May 13, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 13, 2024
EU
Russia Says it's Finally Learned to Repair (Some) Western Aircraft Engines
After more than two years of sanctions, technicians from Russia’s S7 airline say they can now repair some key components of the aircraft engines on their Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.
May 13, 2024
Sergei Shoigu
OPINION: Shoigu Not Sacked, Just Moved Sideways as Putin Tightens Grip on Power
The world’s media saw the removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as a punishment for his failure in Ukraine but if viewed in the round it is part of Putin’s plans to cement his power.
May 13, 2024
Ukraine
Big Tech Companies Have Blood on Their Hands, Says Polish Minister of Digital Affairs
Krzysztof Gawkowski, Polish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs, and leader of The Left political alliance met with his Ukrainian counterpart and offers his views to Kyiv Post.
May 13, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Russia Leadership Shakeup
The new MinDef Belousov, is a technocrat without Defense experience, but nevertheless a competent and trusted manager, the author writes.
May 13, 2024
Russia
Russia's Shoigu: Political Survivor Blamed for Ukraine Setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday moved to replace defence minister Sergei Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive.
May 13, 2024
EU
Georgians Defy Government Warning, Continue Protest Against 'Foreign Agent' Bill
The bill has sparked weeks of demonstrations in the small Caucasus country. Protesters fear that if passed, the legislation will jeopardize Georgia's longstanding goal of joining the EU.
May 13, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 12, 2024
Europe
EU Elections: Where Does Europe Stand?
Roughly 350 million eligible voters in 27 countries will elect a new EU Parliament in a month's time. Commentators are sceptical about the next EU legislature.
May 12, 2024
Russia
Graphic Footage: Explosion in Russian Belgorod Leads to Building Entrance Collapse, Known Casualties
The Russian Ministry of Defense accuses Ukraine of a “terrorist attack” in Belgorod, while the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation suggests an internal explosion.
May 12, 2024
Russia
Ukraine Targets Two Russian Oil Refineries and a Metallurgical Plant, Sources Say
Ukrainian drones attacked the Volgograd oil refinery for the second time in the last two days. Today's attack was confirmed by regional governor Andrii Bocharov.
May 12, 2024
Ukraine
Ukrainian Refugee Artist Opens Studio in Barcelona
Nataliia Feshchenko, a Ukrainian artist from Kyiv, is currently a refugee in Barcelona. She recently opened an art studio. Kyiv Post's Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo interviewed her outside her gallery.
May 12, 2024
UN
UN General Assembly Backs Palestinian Bid for Membership
The Palestinian push for full UN membership comes seven months into a war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
May 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Day After: If Europe is Left to Fend for Itself
Now that the cheering has subsided over the $61 billion aid for Kyiv, Europe and Ukraine may face a future without America’s reassuring support. The following eight months are crucial.
May 12, 2024
HUR
HUR Identifies Russian Aircrew and Aircraft Involved in Kinzhal Attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine’s HUR has published a list of 36 members of the Russian aerospace forces and the serial numbers of 11 MiG-31K aircraft responsible for launching Kinzhal missiles against Ukraine.
May 12, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 11, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 11, 2024
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