Drones
Trapping Drones: Fishing Nets from Denmark Help Ukraine’s Soldiers Survive
A Danish volunteer has sent 500 tons of fishing nets to Ukraine, turning them into lifesaving shields against drones which Kyiv’s troops are now crucial for survival on the frontlines.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Meets Zelensky at White House for High-Stakes Talks on Security, Minerals Deal
Zelensky arrived at the White House after meeting lawmakers in a bipartisan meeting. The two presidents are expected to sign a bilateral security deal involving Ukraine’s resources and US support.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Did Russia Invade Ukraine?’ – Top US Defense Nominee Can’t Answer at Committee Hearing
During Tuesday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. Mark Kelly questioned Pentagon’s deputy chief nominee Stephen Feinberg about Russia’s invasion, to which he received no answer.
Feb. 28, 2025
Putin
‘Putin’s Assassins Poisoned My Wife’ – The World According to Budanov
Ukraine’s military intel chief explains why his country’s enemy is facing economic collapse… and reveals why the brutal conflict has become so personal for him.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
What’s Behind the US-Ukrainian Minerals Deal?
Zelensky is heading to Washington to sign a major resource deal with the US on rare earths—but without the security guarantees Ukraine has been pushing for. It is already drawing sharp criticism.
Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
UK to Host Major Ukraine Summit Sunday as Starmer Calls for Stronger European Action
The meeting will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s position through continued military aid and increased economic pressure on Russia.
Feb. 28, 2025
Zelensky
‘Did I Say That?’ – Trump Dodges Question on Calling Zelensky ‘Dictator’
US President Donald Trump said he “[couldn’t] believe [he] said that” when asked by a reporter while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Feb. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Paratroopers Capture Village, Kyiv Launches Local Counterattacks
Ukrainian officials say the pace of Russian assaults is falling off across the front and claim that in the critical Pokrovsk sector Moscow’s forces got pushed back in up to three places.
Feb. 27, 2025
World Briefing: February 27, 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.
Feb. 27, 2025
Top News
Three Years On – An Englishman in Kyiv
When the first explosions started, we thought it was the “binmen” crashing about as they do most days – like many people we never envisaged Russia was going to invade.
Feb. 27, 2025
Europe
Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Europe Coming – ‘EU Was Formed to Screw US’
The European Commission said it would ‘react firmly’ to any unjustified tariffs brought on by the US.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘We’re Gonna Have Europe Do That’ – Trump Says No US Security Guarantees for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump also said he’s open to European troops serving as “so-called peacekeepers” in Ukraine.
Feb. 26, 2025
Europe
Rubio Says NATO Not ‘In Jeopardy’ After Merz Urges Independence
Rubio cast Trump’s cajoling of European allies to spend more on defense as consistent with long-standing calls from the United States across administrations.
Feb. 26, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: VIPs Trapped in Propaganda Bubbles are a Global Threat
Some optimists think Trump’s litany of insults against Zelensky is intended to shock Europe into action, but more likely his attitude has resulted from being stuck in Russia’s propaganda bubble.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
UK PM Heads to US Hoping to ‘Bridge’ Trump-Europe Divide Over Ukraine
Top of Starmer’s wish list is securing assurances from Trump that the US will provide a so-called backstop, to support any European troops sent to Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire.
Feb. 25, 2025
Top News
Ukraine Agrees to Mineral Deal With US
Zelensky could sign the deal as early as Friday.
Feb. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Did Europe Pitch Plan to Push Trump out of $500B Ukraine Rare Earth Deal?
A senior Brussels official reportedly said developing Ukraine’s rare earth minerals with Europe would be on fair terms, which is not something the US president is offering Kyiv.
Feb. 25, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: How Zelensky Should Set the Pace for Diplomacy in the Trump Era
Classic diplomacy is dead in Washington DC. Now with Trump in the White House, a new approach is needed – one the Ukrainian president is eminently suited for.
Feb. 25, 2025
Putin
Xi, Putin Holds Phone Call on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary
An official Chinese press release after the all said the two nations are “good neighbors that cannot be moved away” and vowed “long-term” developments.
Feb. 25, 2025
Putin
Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal to Halve Defence Spending
Russia has massively ramped up military spending since launching its offensive in Ukraine in 2022, boosting economic growth but also inflation.
Feb. 25, 2025