Europe
Europe Inches Towards Ukraine Peace Plan, but Still Relying on US
The London summit makes progress, but clarity and leadership are still wanting.
March 3, 2025
NATO
OPINION: ‘My Friends’ Enemy is Now My Friend’ – Part 1
In just over a month Trump and his team – a kakistocracy if ever there was one – have introduced chaos in international foreign and security policy at a level never previously experienced.
March 3, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Peace? Not Yet. And Here’s Why
The Trump administration’s approach to peace negotiations is based not only on a patently wrong assessment of the situation, but also on a disingenuous motivation.
March 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
Fighting for Justice: Crimean Tatar Activist Advocates for Crimea’s History and Future
A resolute Crimean Tatar activist works to raise awareness of her people’s history, rights, and future, amplifying their ongoing struggle for justice and international recognition.
March 2, 2025
Europe
Europe’s Turning Point? London Security Summit Begins
The meeting called by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came after strong signals from the US that it might no longer back Europe and Ukraine in the near future.
March 2, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: The White House Version of Tombstone’s O.K. Corral
Faced with the mocking of his wartime attire to the pressure of signing a minerals deal absent of security guarantees, Zelensky exited Friday’s verbal shootout upholding a Ukraine First position.
March 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
London Hears Voices of Ukrainians Three Years on From Russia’s Invasion
Conversations with the protesters who march the streets of the UK’s capital reminding its people of three years of bloody war their country has endured and is still suffering/
March 2, 2025
US
OPINION: If the US Fails to Stand With Ukraine, Who Does It Stand With?
The appalling treatment of Ukraine’s president in the White House risks fracturing the moral fiber of high office that would make the blood of past US presidents run cold.
March 2, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Eyes Future Without US Support After Trump Clash
Despite the Oval Office confrontation, Zelensky believes that the relationship with Trump could be salvaged and admitted that fighting against Russia “will be difficult” without US support.
March 1, 2025
World Briefing: March 1, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
March 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
No More ‘Blank Checks’ for Ukraine Without Peace, White House Says After Trump-Zelensky Blowout
Karoline Leavitt said that Zelensky failed to recognize “a new sheriff in town” during the contentious Oval Office meeting.
March 1, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Owes Apology for Trump Office ‘Fiasco,’ Rubio Says
In an interview with CNN, Rubio criticized Zelensky after a heated White House meeting and questioned Ukraine’s commitment to peace.
March 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Will Fight On
Some quick conclusions from the fight in the Oval Office.
March 1, 2025
Economy
EBRD Decreases Ukraine’s 2025 Economic Growth Forecast to 3.5%
EBRD lowers Ukraine’s economic growth forecast by 1.2% as inflation rises and labor shortages and difficulties in the energy sector remain.
March 1, 2025
Zelensky
FACT-CHECK: Was Trump Telling the Truth During Explosive Oval Office Broadcast With Zelensky?
The US president trotted out bad figures about European and US assistance to Ukraine and rewrote the history of the Battle of Kyiv. JD Vance effectively denied Russian war crimes.
March 1, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Says He Will Not Step Down After White House Dispute, ‘Respects’ Trump
In Zelensky’s first comments since getting into a heated exchange with Trump on Friday, the Ukrainian leader said he was “sorry” and still believed Ukraine’s relationship with the US would be strong.
March 1, 2025
Zelensky
‘Have You Ever Been to Ukraine?’ – ‘Disrespectful’ Zelensky Spars with JD Vance
The US vice president clashed with Zelensky during a White House meeting with Trump where the officials were meant to discuss a security deal – but instead ended up arguing. Read it word for word.
March 1, 2025
Ukraine
‘Maybe It’s Putin Sharing This Information’ – The Moment Zelensky Fact-Checks Trump in White House Clash
Zelensky left the White House without signing a much-anticipated security deal with Trump after the two got into heated conversations on several topics during a press conference.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Meeting Erupts Into Argument on Live TV
The two presidents clashed in a highly contentious press conference where Zelensky challenged Trump on several of his false or misleading statements.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025
OPINION: Trump World
Trump’s flattery toward the predator, as well as his rancorous negotiations with the leader of a country that has been victimized, are tactics.
Feb. 28, 2025