World
WORLD BRIEFING: February 23, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 23, 2024
Ukraine
Macron Invites European Leaders to Meet and Discuss Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with European leaders on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation in supporting Kyiv while showing allies are not “fatigued with Ukraine.”
Feb. 23, 2024
Zelensky
Saakashvili on Navalny: ‘We both fell into Putin’s clutches’
The former Georgian leader says he remains the only person Putin has poisoned but not yet been able to kill, while Zelensky now is “confidently leading” as Putin’s main enemy in the post-Soviet space.
Feb. 23, 2024
Putin
OPINION: PS, MAGA, Putin Hates You (But He Loves Your Work)
Donald Trump and the right-wing MAGA Republicans are Polezni Duraks, useful idiots, employed by Putin and the Kremlin to advance their goals over US national security, and that of its allies.
Feb. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
US to Level More Sanctions as Russia Claims Fresh Gains in Ukraine
On Thursday, the Russian defense ministry announced the capture of Pobeda ('victory' in Russian), a frontline village about five kilometers (three miles) west of Donetsk city.
Feb. 23, 2024
Russia
OPINION: What Does the Killing of Alexei Navalny Mean?
Navalny’s demise reveals just how emboldened Vladimir Putin has become, while the West continues to navel-gaze rather than taking its own courageous leap for what is right.
Feb. 23, 2024
Ukraine
Poland Vows to Protect Ukraine Aid Deliveries, Hold Talks on Border Row
Tusk also said the authorities in Warsaw would designate the crossings with Ukraine “critical infrastructure” to secure a steady flow of aid to Ukraine.
Feb. 22, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Polish-Ukrainian Grain Dispute – Are Polish Farmers at the Right Border?
The border protest, though extreme in scale, could have legitimate grounds, but it is also exploited and infiltrated by Russian agents who stoke unhealthy emotions to divide Poles and Ukrainians.
Feb. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
France Complains of Russian 'Threats' to Military'
Russian had tried to "take control" of French air force and navy patrols, he told the RTL broadcaster, adding that Russia was "pushing the limits" with such behaviour.
Feb. 22, 2024
Italy
Italy and Ukraine Poised to Forge Security Agreement in the Coming Days
Rome expects that the security agreement will have “political and symbolic” value as Ukraine expects to be fighting against Russian aggression well into the future.
Feb. 22, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 22, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Biden Calls Putin a 'Crazy SOB'
Biden's burst of strong language follows other occasions in which he has called the Russian president, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a "butcher" and a "war criminal."
Feb. 22, 2024
Putin
OPINION: How to Maximize Benefits from Russia’s Frozen Assets Abroad
The debates over the political, financial and even legal barriers to using frozen Russian assets to fund the immense reconstruction costs caused by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine rumble on.
Feb. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Brazil Сondemns 'Paralysis' on Gaza, Ukraine at Tense G20 Meeting
Opening the two-day meeting, Brazil's top diplomat, Mauro Vieira, said the explosion of global conflicts shows international institutions like the United Nations are not working.
Feb. 22, 2024
US
US-Ukrainian IT Firms Meet Qatari Officials to Explore Opportunities in Gulf Region
Representatives from 10 major US IT software companies with operations in Ukraine have met with Qatari officials in Doha to foster cooperation and bring Ukrainian IT expertise to the region.
Feb. 21, 2024
Poland
Zelensky Calls for Polish-Ukrainian Govt Meeting at Blocked Border
Polish farmers have been blocking Ukrainian trucks from entering their country to protest what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Ukraine.
Feb. 21, 2024
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