World
Russia
Drone Attacks Shake Russian Oil Refineries, Civilian Casualties Reported in Belgorod
The Russian defense ministry released a statement detailing the destruction of “12 Ukrainian drones” during overnight operations.
March 23, 2024
Russia
Gun Attack at Moscow Concert Leaves More than 60 Dead
Russia's Investigative Committee said Saturday that more than 60 people had been killed, raising an earlier toll of 40, according to Russian news agencies.
March 23, 2024
Moscow
Shocking Videos Show Major Terrorist Attack on Moscow Concert Hall – Many Killed and Wounded
Two weeks after the US Embassy in Moscow warned of an anticipated terrorist attack a gun and explosives assault took place on the evening of Friday, March 22.
March 22, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: March 22, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 22, 2024
Putin
Russians Among Major Donors for Ukraine’s Drone Fundraiser During Presidential Election
According to Ukrainian officials, more than half of the people who donated to a Ukrainian drone fundraiser happened to be Russians, who did so during the Russian presidential election.
March 22, 2024
US
Ankara to Attend Kyiv’s Peace Summit even without Russia – Ukrainian Lawmaker
Roman Grishchuk, co-head of the Verkhovna Rada group on parliamentary relations with Turkey, spoke to Kyiv Post on Ankara’s peace efforts and its relationship with Kyiv during the full-scale war.
March 22, 2024
Ukraine
Russian Strikes Badly Damage Ukraine's Largest Hydro Plant
The Dnipro Hydroelectric Station “was hit eight times,” said Yury Belousov, head of the Prosecutor General's war crimes department on Ukrainian TV.
March 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Warns of Russia Gathering 100,000 Soldiers, Potential Summer Offensive
The commander suggests that Russia's assembly of troops may not solely indicate an offensive strategy, potentially serving to bolster current units' combat capability.
March 22, 2024
Russia
Russian FSB Claims Detention of Seven Pro-Ukraine Partisans in Moscow
The arrests come shortly after President Putin’s directive for the FSB to crackdown on the anti-Kremlin Russian fighters, whom he denounced as “scum” traitors.
March 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Number of Russian Inmates Mobilized for War Could Force Prison Closures
Russia has taken so many convicts for its war in Ukraine that some of its prison colonies may have to close because of detainee shortages, according to a to a regional official.
March 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Says Russia in a 'State of War' in Ukraine
Russia finally admits that it has declared war on Ukraine, not just a 'special operation.'
March 22, 2024
Energy
Closing Stable Doors - Russian Energy Companies Now Purchasing Anti-Drone Equipment
For over a year, Russian politicians and propagandists have been telling its oil, energy, and infrastructure businesses they should consider defending themselves from Ukrainian drone attacks.
March 22, 2024
Ukraine
European Council Proposes Negotiation Framework for Ukraine
Progress in Brussels on modalities for eventual integration of Ukraine and Moldova.
March 22, 2024
EU Summit in Brussels: Numerous Thorny Issues
A selection of what European papers are saying.
March 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Agrees to Move Ahead on Using Russian Assets for Ukraine
The proposal, at the heart of talks between leaders at a summit in Brussels, could unlock some three billion euros ($3.3 billion) a year for Kyiv - once given a final green light.
March 22, 2024
What’s up With Mobilization in Ukraine?
Ukraine needs more soldiers, but Russian propaganda, high casualties, and systemic issues stoke fears about signing up, while bad statistics and political reluctance are only exacerbating the problem.
March 21, 2024
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