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Europe
Macron is Under Fire For Proposing An ‘Open Debate’ on Nuclear Deterrence
In a recent interview, Macron suggested opening a debate on the idea that France could defend Europe with its nuclear warheads.
April 29, 2024
Germany
German Ex-Soldier to Stand Trial in Russian Spying Case
He is accused of passing information to Russian intelligence services that he obtained while working in the procurement unit of the German military, or Bundeswehr.
April 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Russia Must Withdraw From Ukraine, Plain and Simple’ – Ukraine at War Update for April 29
Zelensky says Kyiv ready for EU accession; Australia provides $30 million in drones; 450,000 Russian casualties in Ukraine; Five Russian regions cancel Victory Day parades; Red Cross criticized again.
April 29, 2024
Russia
Moscow’s Spring Thaw Reveals Downed Unexploded Ukrainian Drones
As the snows in the Moscow region melt, at least a dozen downed Ukrainian drones containing explosives have been unearthed in popular leisure areas.
April 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
UK Estimates Russian War Casualties at 450,000
The figure is only slightly lower than Kyiv’s official estimates, where the UK Minister of Armed Forces said there were “tens of thousands more have deserted” not included in the estimation.
April 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: April 28, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 28, 2024
Ukraine
Russian Suspect Stabs 2 Ukrainian Men to Death in Germany
The suspect is a 57-year-old Russian national who has been detained by German police, though the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
April 28, 2024
Human Rights
EU and US Report on Human Rights Situation in Ukraine
The human rights situation in Ukraine has come under scrutiny in recent weeks by both the EU and US with minor nuances in the findings.
April 28, 2024
Russia
Russian Band Arrested Mid-Concert Over 'Nazi Symbols'
Band leader Maria Rounova told state news agency TASS the motifs in question are "old Slavic symbols" after the Russian police raid, which had spectators lying down on the floor.
April 28, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Hackers Launch Cyberattacks on Subsidiary of Major Russian Telecom
Ukraine’s intelligence was also involved in a cyberattack that damaged the IT infrastructure of the telecom and rendered services inoperational across Russia.
April 28, 2024
US
OPINION: A Rivalry for Leadership
The US political scene has evolved into two rival factions that cross party lines: the Capitulation Party and the Victory Party. The vote in the US Congress has shown who is who.
April 28, 2024
ISW
Russia Stepping Up Diversionary Subversion in Ukraine’s Western Neighbor - Moldova
The Kremlin intends to use pro-Russian actors in Gagauzia and Transnistria to destabilize and degrade Moldovan democracy and ultimately prevent Moldova’s accession to the EU.
April 28, 2024
US
Why Did US Buy Old Soviet Aircraft from Kazakhstan?
In October Kazakhstan offered 117 old Soviet-era combat aircraft for sale by auction and it has now been reported that the US has bought 81 of them through offshore intermediaries.
April 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Silence and Stigma: Unravelling the Fabric of Female Disempowerment in Russia
In the shadow of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, another, less visible war rages within Russia itself – a war against women.
April 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: April 27, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 27, 2024
Germany
Wallace Slams Scholz for Reluctance to Supply Ukraine with Taurus Missiles
Former UK Defense Minister says German Chancellor Scholz is not up to the task of providing leadership as Russia wages its war.
April 27, 2024
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