World
UN
Russia Vetoes Nukes in Space in UN Security Council Vote, Kremlin Diplomat Says Opponents Aren’t Fair
The Kremlin supposedly doesn’t have any of the space nukes the Americans want banned, but Washington says Russia is fibbing about that.
April 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ship Moving N. Korean Arms to Russia Spotted in Chinese Port: Reuters
The Russian vessel Angara, which some believed has been transporting North Korean arms to Russia since August 2023, has been spotted in a Chinese port, reported Reuters.
April 25, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: April 25, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 25, 2024
Europe
How To Stop Moscow Influencing the European Elections?
As European elections near, worries over Kremlin interference rise, from media sway to direct political influence.
April 25, 2024
Europe
France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and Disinformation Campaign
Proposals come ahead of the June parliamentary elections, which Moscow has been trying to manipulate through fake news and “members of the European Parliament paid to spread propaganda.”
April 25, 2024
France
ANALYSIS: French Expert’s Claims Ukraine’s F-16s and Pilots Won’t be ‘Up to the Job’ Disproved
French aviation “expert” Cyril de Lattre told RIA Novosti the limitations of F-16s destined for Ukraine and the shortcomings of its pilots could be compensated for by foreign pilots, in his opinion.
April 25, 2024
Poland
Ukrainian Men Abroad Protest Against Consular Service Suspension
Huge crowds of men could be seen gathering outside the passport service in Warsaw following the latest suspension of consular services for men, regardless of their military registration status.
April 24, 2024
Crimea
Railway Fuel Tank Fire Reported in Occupied Simferopol
Preliminary information said one died and three were injured. Russian authorities said “violation of the rules of the technological process” was to blame.
April 24, 2024
US
‘May All You Americans Burn!’ – Furious Russians React to US Aid to Ukraine
Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support from the US. Russians on social media are absolutely furious.
April 24, 2024
Uncle Sam to the Rescue – Biden Signs Bill to Approve Ukraine Aid
The aid package would bolster Ukraine’s defense amidst Kyiv’s repeated pleas for more weapons and munitions to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
April 24, 2024
Sunak, Scholz Vow Support for Ukraine for ‘As Long As It Takes’
Sunak hailed “a new chapter” in relations between Britain and Germany as they announced joint development of remote-controlled Howitzer artillery systems that will be fitted to Boxer armored vehicles.
April 24, 2024
Ukrainian Intelligence Says They Got the Russians to Arrest One of Their Own
An intelligence source said law enforcement detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov for bribery after an operation by HUR revealed huge number of secret documents, embarrassing the Kremlin.
April 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Shoigu’s Deputy Arrested on Bribery Charges, Faces 15 Years in Prison
The Russian Deputy Defense Minister who oversaw the supposed restoration of occupied Mariupol after its destruction by Kremlin forces is suspected of taking a 1 million ruble bribe.
April 24, 2024
Russia
Canada Allows Airbus to Use Russian Titanium Despite Sanctions
Airbus did not specify the nature or duration of these permits. Canadian authorities have not commented on the situation.
April 24, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: April 24, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 24, 2024
Russia
Russian Orthodox Church Suspends Navalny Memorial Priest
Patriarch Kirill, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, signed a decree banning priest Dmitry Safronov from giving blessings, carrying a cross or wearing the frock for three years.
April 24, 2024
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