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NATO
Australia to Withdraw Wedgetail AWACS Support to Ukraine at Mission End
Australia deployed an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail AWACS aircraft to monitor threats to aid supply routes for Ukraine for six months in October after a US request.
March 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Drafts Law to Send Profits from Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
If passed, the EU legislation would provide a mechanism for Ukraine to receive money from frozen Russian assets in July.
March 19, 2024
Russia
FT: EU to Introduce Tariffs on Russian, Belarusian Farm Imports
The move follows recent calls to restrict Russian and Belarusian farm imports from some of the bloc’s eastern members and would see tariffs imposed on cereals, oil seeds and their derivatives.
March 19, 2024
Putin
Eurotopics: Putin - Confirmation Done and Dusted
Putin has been confirmed as the country's leader until 2030 - having secured almost 88 per cent of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. Europe's press discusses what the vote means.
March 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Macron Doctrine
Finally, a European leader has woken up to challenge Putin by reminding him that Russia is not the only nuclear power on the continent. With the US in hibernation, Europe must now lead the way.
March 19, 2024
Putin
Putin Addresses Red Square Crowd After Election Win Blasted by West
In power since the last day of 1999, he is now on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than two centuries.
March 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
UN Chief Warns Against 'Sequel to 'Oppenheimer''
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made thinly veiled threats to use nuclear weapons as he warns the West against its support for Ukraine, which Moscow invaded more than two years ago.
March 18, 2024
HUR
‘Everyone Who Can Leave - Leave En Masse’ - Local Residents Fear Fierce Fighting in Belgorod Region
In an intercepted call, Belgorod region residents were heard to discuss evacuation from border regions due to fierce battles and allege additional mobilization measures being put in place.
March 18, 2024
Putin
‘Putin Devours Lives of People’ – Pro-Kyiv Militias Claim Over 1,400 Russian Military Casualties
Russian anti-Putin volunteers assert significant losses for Kremlin troops and a blow to Putin’s image amid ongoing operations in Belgorod and Kursk.
March 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
German Coalition Cracks Deepen Over Ukraine Policy
Last week’s speech by SPD parliamentary leader Rolf Mützenich, in which he rhetorically asked whether it was not time to “think about how to freeze a war,” sparked controversy in the ruling coalition.
March 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU States Urge Bloc's Lender to Up Financing for Defence
The European Union is scrambling to boost arms production as it struggles to keep weaponry and ammunition flowing to Kyiv and refill its own stocks.
March 18, 2024
Ruble
OPINION: ‘Sanctions work’: Russia’s Economy Is Not Well
The Russian economy is in a dire state as the ruble stands on the precipice of devaluation. There are gasoline shortages and challenges in getting sanctioned goods, an American economist explains.
March 18, 2024
Putin
Russia Hails 'Record' Win for Putin in Vote With no Opposition
The Kremlin has presented the weekend election -- marred by ballot spoilers and Ukrainian bombardments of border regions -- as proof Russians were behind Putin's assault on Ukraine.
March 18, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: March 18, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 18, 2024
Putin
Western Leaders Dismiss Putin's 'Illegal' Poll Victory
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.
March 18, 2024
NATO
Europe’s Largest NATO Base Under Construction in Romania
In yet another response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, NATO announced that it would site a new air base for up to 10,000 personnel in Romania.
March 18, 2024
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