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China
Worlds Apart: Chinese Envoy Meets Ukrainian Officials in Kyiv to Discuss Peace Plans
The Chinese delegation’s visit is part of Beijing’s “shuttle diplomacy” tour in an attempt to negotiate peace between Kyiv and Moscow, but Kyiv’s response might’ve been met with cold indifference.
March 8, 2024
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Chinese ‘Shuttle Diplomacy’ Between Ukraine, Russia – What’s the Implication?
While Ukraine has been trying hard to get China on board its peace formula, the latest European tour of the Chinese diplomat is unlikely to yield any immediate results.
March 8, 2024
Zaluzhny
OPINION: Zaluzhny to London – Who Needs This?
Zelensky redeploys Zaluzhny to London: what’s behind this strange move?
March 7, 2024
Czechs Snub Cabinet Meeting with Slovakia on Ukraine Rift
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka said on X that Fico had "turned Slovakia into a black hole on the map of Europe."
March 7, 2024
NATO
After Two-Year Wait, Sweden Joins NATO in Shadow of Ukraine War
Sweden joins NATO after over 200 years of non-alignment, NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said.
March 7, 2024
NATO
ANALYSIS: Intense NATO Air Surveillance of Black Sea With Provocative Tracks Near Russia
America’s best robot spy plane just spent nearly twelve hours over the east Black Sea sometimes swinging within 100 km of the Russian mainland. It flew away unharmed.
March 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Indian Citizens Say They Were Illegally Conscripted by Russia
Seven Indian citizens recorded a video message claiming that they were being forced to participate in the war with Ukraine on the side of Russia.
March 7, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: March 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Shoots Dead Belarusian Accused of Sabotage
The suspect allegedly belonged to the Kalinouski Regiment, a Belarusian volunteer unit of the Ukrainian army, the FSB said in a statement.
March 7, 2024
Ukraine
US Mulls Tapping $200M Army Funds for Ukraine Amid Congress Standstill – Bloomberg
This potential allocation could cover crucial weaponry, supplies, and equipment, addressing Ukraine's most dire needs amidst an artillery shortage.
March 7, 2024
China
What We Learned From Chinese Foreign Minister's Press Briefing
Beijing's top diplomat met the press Thursday on the sidelines of China's largest annual political gathering, which opened in the capital earlier this week.
March 7, 2024
Russia
ITF Allows Russians and Belarusians to Participate in 2024 Paris Olympics
The International Tennis Federation will allow them to compete as “neutral” athletes if they meet the selection and eligibility requirements outlined in the organization’s Regulations.
March 7, 2024
US
Biden to Give High-Stakes Address as Trump Rematch Looms
Usually, the annual address to Congress is a ceremonial affair, but in 2024, the stakes are enormous as Biden seeks to overcome growing doubts about his age, the US economy and war in Ukraine.
March 7, 2024
NATO
After Long Tussle, Sweden to Become NATO Member
Finland and Sweden launched a joint bid after Russia in 2022 invaded Ukraine, which had unsuccessfully sought to join NATO -- which considers an attack on one member an attack on all.
March 7, 2024
NATO
Finland’s Top Military Official Says European NATO Countries Must Exceed 2% Pledge
: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland, along with Sweden, abandoned their long-held neutral stance and became the Alliance’s 31st and 32nd members.
March 7, 2024
Drones
US Air Force to Introduce 1,000 AI-Controlled Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, have changed the face of the battlefield in Ukraine, and the Pentagon intends to take their use to the next level – with AI.
March 7, 2024
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