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WORLD BRIEFING: March 5, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 5, 2024
Ukraine
US Airman Responsible for Discord Intel Leak Pleads Guilty, Faces 16-Year Sentence
Jack Teixeira, the US airman responsible for leaking the US’s assessment of the Ukrainian military in 2023 – the worst leak in a decade – pled guilty to the charges and faced a 16-year sentence.
March 5, 2024
Telegram
Worldwide Users Report Issues with Social Media Access
Users from around the world – including Ukraine – have reported issues with accessing Meta’s services such as Facebook and Instagram, as well as some Google services.
March 5, 2024
Crimea
ICC Seeks Arrest of Russian Commanders for Attacks on Ukraine
For only the second time the global court has issued warrants linked to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the first for military commanders.
March 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine
"We must take more responsibility for our own security, while, of course, remaining fully committed to our NATO alliance," said European Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager.
March 5, 2024
Holodomor
Russia’s Communist Party Asks Authorities to Investigate ‘Western Involvement’ in Stalin's Death
A political party in Russia has urged authorities to investigate the “possible involvement of Western intelligence services” in the death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, who died 71 years ago today.
March 5, 2024
US
OPINION: Unhinged and Unfit: Donald Trump and the Dark Side of Republican Politics
A reckless prospective foreign policy and a troubling unfitness to hold the nation’s highest office – why Donald Trump is the thorn in the side of the Republican party and a threat to democracy.
March 5, 2024
NATO
Retired US Army Lt. Colonel Allegedly Leaks Classified Info About Ukraine on Dating Site
A retired US Army Lt. Colonel who worked at a US Air Force facility as a civilian employee has been arrested for disclosing “classified information” in relation to Ukraine on a foreign dating site.
March 5, 2024
US
Trump Seeks to Blitz Haley in 'Super Tuesday' States
"Super Tuesday" -- the primary cycle's largest single day of voting, with contests in 15 states and one territory -- is historically a defining moment in the race for the presidential nomination.
March 5, 2024
Energy
Bulgaria Negotiates with Azerbaijan to Boost Gas Supplies to Balkans, Ukraine
Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Rosen Zhelyazkov said that diversifying the energy supply is increasingly important in the wake of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
March 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Macron Urges Ukraine's Allies Not To Be 'Cowards'
French president emphasizes unpleasant realties and needs for Europe, and implicitly the US, too.
March 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Macron Stirs Things Up - EU Ground Troops in Ukraine?
At a press conference after a Paris meeting of EU leaders, Macron said that while there was no consensus about sending troops to Ukraine, given the dynamic unfolding, nothing could be ruled out.
March 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Mulls Decision on ‘War Economy Mode’ Transition
The European Commission will discuss the possibility of a “war economy mode” transition today to boost arms production capacities across the bloc, but multiple hurdles remain along the way.
March 5, 2024
Drones
Ukraine's HUR Claims Responsibility for Striking Oil Depot in Russia's Belgorod Region
Following the attack on the military facility, a fire erupted at the Russian oil depot in the Belgorod region, with sources confirming to Kyiv Post that it was a Ukrainian intelligence operation.
March 5, 2024
Russia
43 Сountries Demand International Probe Into Navalny's Death
Navalny, 47, who died in an Arctic prison colony, was laid to rest in Moscow on Friday, surrounded by crowds of defiant mourners who chanted his name.
March 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Macron Heads to Prague For Talks on Arms for Ukraine
Macron also stirred controversy last week when he suggested the West might send soldiers to Ukraine, an idea largely rejected by France's allies.
March 5, 2024
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