War in Ukraine
Former Minister in Occupied Crimea Imprisoned for Bribery Applies to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
A former minister in Russian-occupied Crimea serving a 10-year sentence for bribery said she has applied to take part in Russia’s war in Ukraine and is awaiting official Kremlin approval.
April 9, 2024
Netherlands
EXPLAINED: How 44 Countries Voted to Create Tribunal to Investigate Russian Crimes Against Ukraine
The nations signed a political declaration on restoring justice for Ukraine which called for an investigation into Moscow’s crimes of aggression and the use of frozen Russian assets.
April 4, 2024
Corruption Watch
Zelensky Ex-Advisor Suspected of Being Part of Group that Embezzled Nearly $2.5 Million
Artem Shylo, a former adviser at the President's office, was detained for allegedly leading a group formed in 2021 that stole funds from Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s national railway company.
April 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Police Identify Over 100 Russian Soldiers Who Committed War Crimes in Bucha
Police say they’ve been able to gather a massive amount of data on the alleged war criminals, including their phone numbers and the names of their relatives.
March 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Genocide, World Disorder and American Intervention
Despite its many flaws, the United States is the only nation equipped to forestall genocide. The passage of a Ukraine aid package in Congress is a litmus test of its moral leadership.
March 31, 2024
US
Family of US Reporter Jailed in Russia Vows to Keep Fighting
Preview: One year after US journalist was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, the first against a Western journalist since the Soviet era, his family continues fighting for his release.
March 30, 2024
Putin
Arrest of 9 People Linked to Crocus City Gunmen in Tajikistan
Russian state news agency says nine people have been detained by Tajikistan’s state security service over suspected links with the perpetrators of the Crocus City attack.
March 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv and Kharkiv ‘Should Be Decimated,’ Russian Pundit Says – Ukraine at War: Update for March 28
US top diplomat to discuss Ukraine with French President next week; Cottage industry of domestic weapons production is booming; Russian pundit says Ukrainian cities should be hit with cluster bombs.
March 28, 2024
Putin
Eurotopics: Russia After the Terrorist Attack - Torture and Violence
Seven suspects are now in custody. Four of them have already been brought to court, showing visible signs of torture. Commentators see this as a symptom of the climate in Russian society as a whole.
March 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Secret Service Boss Details Assassination Campaign vs. Kremlin-Loyal Occupation Officials
Not all claims made by SBU head Vasyl Malyuk could be confirmed independently. Reportedly, one Ukrainian collaborating with the Kremlin lost body parts to an anti-tank mine.
March 27, 2024
Zelensky
Kremlin Labels Zelensky ‘Peculiar Kind of Jew’ Amid Moscow Attack Allegations
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “peculiar kind of Jew” while attempting to link an Islamic State (IS)-claimed terrorist attack with Ukraine.
March 26, 2024
Putin
Putin Says 'Islamists' Behind Moscow Attack, Links Them to Ukraine
Islamic State jihadists have said several times since Friday that they were responsible, and IS-affiliated media channels have published graphic videos of the gunmen inside the venue.
March 26, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Canada’s Parliament Should Stop Playing a Broken and Discredited Record
Why have the charges against Ukrainian veterans of the Galicia’ Division, who were investigated and cleared by the Canadian and British authorities, been revived at this delicate time?
March 25, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: March 17, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 17, 2024
Putin
Putin’s Opposition: Dead, Jailed or Exiled
A litany of assassinations and arrests has quashed hopes for a peaceful handover of power in Russia. Now underground partisans and exiles are key to ending Putin’s dictatorship.
March 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
15 Russian Soldiers Convicted in Absentia for Yahidne War Crimes
In the first weeks after Russia’s large-scale invasion, a school basement became a prison for the entire village of Yahidne. A Chernihiv court has just sentenced 15 Russians for war crimes.
March 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Forecasting the Future of Ukrainian and US Democracy
Pertinent insights from a stimulating discussion among US and Ukraine experts.
March 13, 2024
Putin
Judge Who Issued Arrest Warrant for Putin Made New ICC President
Tomoko Akane, a Japanese jurist who joined the International Criminal Court on a nine-year term in March 2018, was elected as president of the court on Monday.
March 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Why We Must Ban Russian Orthodox Church’s Activities in Ukraine
While Ukraine wants to stop the Russian Orthodox Church from carrying out Kremlin aims, it doesn't aim to mimic Moscow by cracking down on people’s religious freedom.
March 12, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: March 11, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
March 11, 2024