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Yet Another Russian Commercial Airliner Has an In-Flight Emergency
The Moscow Times reported on Monday May 6 that an Airbus A321 operated by Nordwind Airlines (North Wind), en route from Moscow to Orenburg had to turn back after suffering a technical emergency.
May 7, 2024
Putin Shot Deer, Cut Out Heart, Offered ‘Bloody Meat’ to Berlusconi
One of the leaders of Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party told an Italian newspaper about how Putin shocked the former prime minister on a hunting trip in Russia.
May 7, 2024
Telegram
Medvedev Threatens Nuclear Strike on European Capitals if They Send Troops to Ukraine
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that if the West sends troops to Ukraine that would signal the countries' direct entry into the war, to which Russia would have to respond.
May 6, 2024
Music
Eurovision 2024 Kicks Off in Malmö with Touching Opening Ceremony
The duo Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil made a striking entrance on the Turquoise Carpet. Their outfits, adorned with keys, symbolized homes lost due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
May 6, 2024
Putin
Russia Planning Europe-Wide Sabotage Campaign - FT
Citing three separate intelligence agencies, the FT has assessed that Kremlin proxies are preparing to carry out violent sabotage attacks in Europe as part of a broader strategy to confront the West.
May 6, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 6, 2024
HIMARS
US to Provide Anti-GPS Jammer Sensors for Ukraine’s Precision-Guided Bombs
As concerns that Russia’s ability to jam Western GPS-guided munitions is severely degrading their effectiveness, the US Defense Department is working on a solution for Ukraine.
May 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Macron Seeks to Sway China's Xi on Ukraine
Xi is making a state visit to France marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China. The trip is his first to Europe since 2019.
May 6, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 5, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 5, 2024
Russia
'What Are You Even Bragging About?' - Russian Soldier's Wife Slams Kremlin for Displaying Captured Weapons
In an intercepted conversation, a Russian serviceman's wife urges her husband to hide "under bushes" when his group moves forward on assault, saying that there is "nothing to fight for" in this war.
May 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Plans Counteroffensive in 2025 with $61 Billion US Military Aid, Sullivan Says
Jake Sullivan, US President's national security adviser, outlines Ukraine's strategy against Russian advances
May 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Doing Much Better on the Front Than It’s Being Given Credit For
Contrary to some of the reporting by leading Western news outlets, Ukraine is not wavering, but holding up and inflicting heavy losses on the Russian invaders.
May 5, 2024
Russia
Belgorod Explosion – Has Russia Bombed Itself Again?
As Russian aircraft attacked Kharkiv on May 4, a surprise explosion in Belgorod that injured five and damaged 30 houses suggests yet another self-inflicted calamity by a Russian bomber.
May 5, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 4, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
'He Wants to Stop the Murders' - Trump Prepared 'Secret Peace Plan' for Ukraine, Sources Say
However, some NATO leaders fear a potential return of Trump to the presidency could endanger the existence of the Alliance and sabotage military support for Ukraine.
May 5, 2024
Zelensky
Russia Adds Zelensky to Criminal 'Wanted' List
Ukraine's foreign ministry said the decision demonstrated "the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda, which are at a loss for what else to invent to garner attention".
May 5, 2024
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