World
Human Rights
ANALYSIS: Stealing Ukraine’s Children: Accountability – Part 2
Russia makes no secret of the fact that they intend to turn Ukrainian children into “patriotic” Russians. To do so they resort to abduction and deportation.
Feb. 4, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Plundering the Western Balkans with EU’s Tacit Acquiescence – Part 2
Corrupt politicians have been systematically plundering public budgets and natural resources in the Western Balkans for years. Increasingly, international actors are also discovering an El Dorado.
Feb. 4, 2024
Russia
Russia’s Deputy FM Visits Seoul After Diplomatic Row Over North Korea Comments
North Korea this year declared the South its “principal enemy” and threatened war over “even 0.001 millimetres” of territorial infringement.
Feb. 4, 2024
‘White Lotus’ Drops Actor with Russia Ties
In 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin conferred on Bikovic the Pushkin medal for contributions to Russian culture, and he was subsequently given Russian citizenship.
Feb. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Meet the Fighting Belarusians
A Q&A following your questions about Stefan Korshak's recent visit to the training base of the Belarusian unit, The Kastuś Kalinoŭski Regiment.
Feb. 4, 2024
Russia
Russian Tu-95 Bomber Commander Reportedly Shot Dead - HUR
Oleg Stegachev was stationed at the Engels air base and was reportedly involved in missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, leading to casualties among the local population.
Feb. 3, 2024
US
WORLD BRIEFING: February 3, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 3, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Plundering the Western Balkans with EU’s Tacit Acquiescence, Part. 1
Corrupt politicians have been systematically plundering public budgets and natural resources in the Western Balkans for years. Increasingly, international actors are also discovering an El Dorado.
Feb. 3, 2024
Russia
Reporters Detained at Moscow Protest by Soldiers' Wives
A detained AFP video journalist said the Russian and foreign reporters were being transported in a van to a police station.
Feb. 3, 2024
Russia
Russia Labels Veteran Rights Campaigner Orlov 'Foreign Agent'
Moscow targets a prominent human rights activist in continuing bid to suppress dissent.
Feb. 3, 2024
Zelensky
Zaluzhny Saga Update: White House Reportedly Notified, But Kyiv Officially Denies Dismissal Rumors
Rumors about Zaluzhny’s possible dismissal persist, but so far Zelensky’s administration has not confirmed them, and the situation remains unclear.
Feb. 3, 2024
Russia
Major Russian Oil Refinery in Volgograd Region Falls Victim to a Drone Attack
The Volgograd refinery is operated by Lukoil, an industry giant, and is touted as the "biggest producer of oil products in the federal South district," covering eight regions in southwest Russia.
Feb. 3, 2024
Putin
Russian Election Officials Say 'Errors' in Putin Challenger's Bid
Nadezhdin has spent weeks criticising long-term President Putin and the Kremlin's military offensive in Ukraine, which is nearly into its third year.
Feb. 3, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Hungary Yields - EU summit Agrees Aid for Ukraine
A selection of what European papers are saying.
Feb. 3, 2024
Europe
EXPLAINED: EU Agrees €50bn Aid for Ukraine – What Happens Now?
The EU leaders’ decision to provide Ukraine with €50 billion in aid must now pass through the European Parliament, while the Ukrainian government and European Commission finalize a plan for the funds.
Feb. 3, 2024
Putin
EXPLAINED: Why Did Russia's Internet Go Down?
Earlier this week for nearly four hours, some of the Russia's biggest websites, including its main search engine, Yandex, went offline. Possible reason: Putin’s push for Russia’s “sovereign internet."
Feb. 2, 2024
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