War in Ukraine
Svitolina Hopes Australian Open Run Brings ‘a Little Light’ to Ukraine
Like other players from Ukraine, Svitolina did not shake hands with her Russian opponent because of the war, and wrote “The spirit of Ukraine” on a TV camera lens at the end of a 6-4, 6-1 victory.
Jan. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: What Trump’s Inauguration Will Mean for the Ukraine and Russia War
How I see the setting and what’s likely
Jan. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: It’s Time for Trump to ‘Super Size’ Ukraine
Donald Trump gets sworn in for his second term today and inherits Russia’s war against Ukraine. He needs to have a plan to end it. What should the new administration do?
Jan. 20, 2025
Interview
INTERVIEW: Aussie, Banker, Soldier, Volunteer – Living the Dream in Odesa
How a retired financier from Australia, aspiring to become an antipodean snowbird, discovered wartime Odesa and decided it was the place where he could live out his dream.
Jan. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trade Wars, Culture Wars, and Anti-Immigration: Trump’s Big Promises
From climate change to the war in Ukraine, here’s how the world could take shape under Trump’s presidency.
Jan. 19, 2025
Canada
OPINION: RMC and Me: Truth, Duty and Valour in Serving Ukraine
Kyiv Post presents the recollections of a Canadian-Ukrainian scholar who has been instrumental in raising awareness of Ukraine throughout North America and Europe over the past half century.
Jan. 19, 2025
Biden
OPINION: In Defense of Freedom: Now It’s Time for Some Clarity
With forthcoming changes in the US and German administrations, the democratic world’s commitment to what it means to be free will finally be tested in 2025.
Jan. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: For the Record – Comments from Biden, NATO Secretary General
Here’s your daily selection of notable comments made in the media concerning the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 17, 2025
Trump
Trump Reportedly Eyes Oil Sanctions as Leverage for Ukraine Peace Deal
The incoming US administration is considering good-faith measures to ease sanctions if things move forward. Or, if not, then harder sanctions to pressure Moscow, sources say.
Jan. 17, 2025
US
ANALYSIS: Biden’s Security Assistance to Ukraine Record – A Mixed Bag
Not exactly the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ anymore – but still, America got some stuff right.
Jan. 17, 2025
Ukraine
EBRD Prioritizes Infrastructure and Energy Security for Planned €1.5 Billion 2025 Investment in Ukraine
Despite finding the planning of investments in Ukraine difficult, EBRD’s plans for the coming year are steady, according to an interview with the bank’s representative by Bloomberg.
Jan. 17, 2025
Poland
ANALYSIS: Warsaw Insider - Zelensky in Warsaw: The Takeaways
President Zelensky has met in Warsaw with Poland’s leaders. They discussed key topics, from Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, and security, to historical scars.
Jan. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Who’s on Biden’s Farewell Sanction List?
Andrii Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, welcomed the latest round of sanctions out of the White House as US President Joe Biden prepares to hand over power to Donald Trump.
Jan. 16, 2025
Top News
OPINION: Ukraine, and Europe, Cannot Depend on Trump
The loss of Ukraine poses an existential threat to Europe. Europe must bankroll Ukraine’s security and pitch an attractive long-term arms contract to Trump
Jan. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘It’s Such a Disaster’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 16
Energy wars continue as Kyiv’s drones hit oil depot in Voronezh; Zelensky welcomes return of 25 POWs as Ukraine captures 23 more; Biden adds another layer of Russian sanctions before he steps down.
Jan. 16, 2025
US
FACT-CHECK: Hegseth Gets It Wrong on Ukraine, Russia and ISIS
The former Fox News anchor said the Kremlin’s takeover of Crimea and deployment of the Russian army to invade Ukraine’s Donbas region was “a minor” incident.
Jan. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainians Serving Notice on Women’s Tennis Association Tour
Tennis players Kostyuk, Svitolina, Yastremska and Kichenok twins are among those volleying for more recognition in 2025, beginning with Australian Open.
Jan. 15, 2025
World Briefing by Michael Bociurkiw: January 15, 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.
Jan. 15, 2025
Drones
Kharkiv Front Line: Ukraine’s UAVs Eliminate 20 Russian Troops, T-80 Tank, and More
Russian forces reduced attacks in the Kharkiv sector “because they’re now concentrating on other areas… and cannot operate effectively in the Kharkiv region,” said an AFU official.
Jan. 15, 2025
Russia
Russian Ships Blocked From Entering Naval Base in Syria, Stranding Troops, Weapons
The Kremlin and now-exiled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017 agreed Russia should have long-term access to Tartus naval port, but the new leadership in Damascus seems not so sure.
Jan. 14, 2025