World
WORLD BRIEFING: April 16, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 16, 2024
Wagner
Insider Reveals Plans to Redeploy Wagner Troops From Africa to Belgorod Region - ISW
It is unclear if the insider source is claiming that the Africa Corps will cease operations in Africa completely or if only certain units will be relocated to the Ukrainian-Russian border area.
April 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
How Russian Pro-War Song Was Hijacked to Become New LGBTQ+ Anthem
The song “Мой бой” (My Fight), by the Russian singer Shaman has become a TikTok sensation with same sex couples using it as the background to the celebration of their LGBTQ+ lifestyles.
April 16, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Serbia and Ukraine are Closer than it Seems
Serbia is much closer to Ukraine than some other countries who think that by imposing sanctions on Russia, they have done enough for Ukraine and its people
April 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Israel's Allies Accused of Double Standards: Bohdan Nahaylo
Ukraine has endured Russia’s missile attacks for over two years, but Western powers have not shown the same political will to protect Ukrainian skies as in the case of Israel.
April 16, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: April 15, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Germany's Scholz Says to Discuss 'Just Peace' in Ukraine With Xi
Earlier, Chinese state media reported Scholz had met Xi on the last day of a three-day trip to Berlin's biggest trading partner.
April 16, 2024
WATCH: Burning Dugout After Ukrainian ‘Baba Yaga’ Drone Strike
Video footage of reportedly Russian positions in flames after a strike by “Baba Yaga,” a repurposed agricultural drone that has become a nightmare for Russian troops.
April 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Billionaires Try to Hide Ties with Kremlin by Editing Wikipedia Pages
“Important Stories” have reported how Russian billionaires and other “VIPs” have been changing their Wikipedia biographies since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
April 15, 2024
France
Serbia to Purchase 12 French Rafale Fighter Jets to ‘Hasten Diversification’: FT
The purchase marks a significant shift in Belgrade-Moscow relations, with the former having long relied on the latter for armaments due to the cultural and political ties between the two.
April 15, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight – Inflation Falls Sharply in March
NBU allows further hryvnia weakening.
April 15, 2024
Trump’s Landmark Criminal Trial Opens in New York
Trump in the dog house again, as other criminal cases await their turn.
April 15, 2024
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post in Crimea
Kyiv Post sources in Ukrainian intelligence confirmed that Ukrainian missiles struck a Russian command post on the Crimean peninsula with high-ranking Russian officers.
April 15, 2024
China
Russians Attack with Motorcycles and Chinese Golf Carts, Infantry Gains Ground at Chasiv Yar
As Kyiv’s troops suffer from shortages of artillery and air defense ammunition, Ukrainian FPV pilots continue to rack up impressive numbers of kills.
April 15, 2024
Russia
Brawl in Georgia Parliament Over 'Foreign Influence' Bill
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced the proposal earlier this month, reviving a similar bill that was dropped a year ago after mass protests.
April 15, 2024
Russia
OSCE Head in Moldova to Boost Talks on Settling Separatist Dispute
Transdnistria broke from Moldova before the Soviet collapse and fought a brief war against the newly independent state.
April 15, 2024
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