World
Belarus
Lukashenko Allows Belarusian Military to Use Weapons Against Civilians
Belarus president amends law to stipulate that the military “is not liable for damages” resulting from the use of firearms carried out “in accordance with joint military statutes.”
Feb. 6, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Georgian President Denounces Russian Plan for Navy Base in Breakaway Region
Ochamchira is a seaside town located near Georgia’s key maritime location of Anaklia on the Black Sea and has been a base for Russian patrol vessels in the Black Sea since 2009.
Feb. 6, 2024
US
Biden to Receive Scholz Amid Ukraine Aid Impasse
In Washington, a senior White House official said there would be “no pressure campaign” for Scholz to “deliver any particular message.”
Feb. 6, 2024
Russia
Russian Soldier Reveals Seriously Ill Comrades Used as ‘Cannon Fodder’
Another intercepted call casts light on how desperate Russian forces in some areas have become to field sufficient troops to meet commanders’ demands to maintain offensive action.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Tucker Carlson and Modern-day Quislings
Tucker Carlson claims that he just wants dialogue with Russia. What we get instead is a pro-Russian propagandist with a huge platform seen as a tool by the Kremlin to advance its imperialist agenda.
Feb. 6, 2024
Russia
Russian 'Anti-War' Presidential Candidate Says Returning Crimea to Ukraine 'Impossible'
According to Boris Nadezhdin, the idea of returning Crimea to Ukraine would not be accepted by any president of Russia and that it’s more important to ensure "people don't kill each other."
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Flexing Clout, Trump Pressures Republicans to Kill Ukraine Aid Deal
The critical test for the bill will be its first procedural vote, expected on Wednesday, which will require support from 60 senators in a 100-member chamber that is almost evenly divided.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin-Installed Minister Reportedly Dies in Lysychansk Attack, Occupational Authorities Report
The self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic announced the death of its Minister of Emergency Situations following a strike on a local bakery reportedly frequented by collaborators.
Feb. 5, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 5, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 5, 2024
Wagner
EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Special Forces Interrogate Wagner Mercenaries in Sudan
Exclusive video obtained by Kyiv Post shows Ukrainian special forces interrogating captured Russian mercenaries from the Wagner “Private Military Company” (PMC) in the Republic of Sudan.
Feb. 5, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
Ex-Russian Military Officer Joins NASA for ISS Mission; Ukrainian Outrage Follows
The Russian cosmonaut has no space flight experience, having served in technical and operational units of the Russian Air Force before joining the cosmonaut detachment.
Feb. 5, 2024
Israel
OPINION: South Africa’s Double Standards
South Africa’s allegations of genocide against Israel come in the wake of its UN abstention following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and its joint naval drills with Russia and China.
Feb. 5, 2024
Russia
Yandex Announces $5.2 bn Russian Divorce
The deal marks an end to two decades of Western investment in Yandex, which was seen as a darling of Russia's fast-growing tech industry and an example of successful Western investment in Russia.
Feb. 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
New EU Sanctions Package Weakest Yet — Radio Liberty
The package of restrictions that the EU is preparing to coincide with the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion will be limited in scope and number of individuals and legal entities targeted.
Feb. 5, 2024
Putin
Turkey Confirms Imminent Putin Visit
Local media have mentioned February 12 as a likely date, but the office of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hasn't confirmed it.
Feb. 5, 2024
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