Tanks
After Two Years Russia Resorts to Throwing Ancient Tanks into Battle - It May Not Be Enough
The experts say the tanks numbers game show that Russia can replace its tank losses with refurbished older vehicles, but, that data is from a war with a lot fewer drones.
Feb. 24, 2024
OPINION: Beware the Weak Man
Eminent historian Timothy Snyder shares his thoughts from the Munich Security Conference on the paradoxical weakness of leaders who ostensibly wield enormous power.
Feb. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
What 24 February 2022, Means for Us – Tsikhanouskaya, Kasparov, Aslund, Kurkov
Two years on, leading Belarusian and Russian political figures, an economist. and a famous writer, comment on what Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine signifies for them.
Feb. 24, 2024
Putin
Ukrainian Rapeseed Cargo Destined for Germany Sabotaged in Poland
While those responsible haven’t been identified, the latest spillage is likely to further enflame the tension between Ukraine and Poland over its farm imports dispute.
Feb. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Faith, Symbols and Remembrance in a Country at War
Amidst the harsh realities of war, faith, hope and acts of remembrance can manifest in different, sometimes controversial, ways.
Feb. 22, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: When Poles and Ukrainians Fight, Russia Wins
With chaos in Poland caused by political instability, the grain crisis, and farmers blocking the eastern border, the Polish-Ukrainian alliance is in jeopardy. Only Russia stands to profit.
Feb. 20, 2024
Ukraine
Mass Protests Across Poland: First Against Ukrainian Farm Imports, Now Hunting Rules
Highways, checkpoints… the escalation of the protests in Poland have essentially sealed its border with Ukraine, with fresh participants rallying for demands that go beyond the original scope.
Feb. 20, 2024
Revolution of Dignity
Ashen Glory: The Revolution of Dignity, 10 Years After – Part 2
The following is Part Two of a four-part excerpt from the previously unpublished novel Ashen Glory: War Within, set during the four climactic days of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity in February 2014.
Feb. 19, 2024
UK Experts on Death of Russian Political Prisoner Alexei Nalany
Reaction to the death in prison of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by experts from the Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House, London.
Feb. 18, 2024
Russia
Navalny's 'Killers' Refusing to Hand Over Body, Detaining Mourners
Navalny's family demand the return of his body while some mourners protest his death by defying detention.
Feb. 18, 2024
Ashen Glory: The Revolution of Dignity, 10 Years After – Part 1
Part One of a four-part excerpt from the author’s unpublished novel Ashen Glory: War Within, set amid the four climactic days of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity in February 2014.
Feb. 18, 2024
Russia
Dozens Detained in Russia as Navalny's Family Seek Body
The 47-year-old Kremlin critic died in an Arctic prison on Friday after spending more than three years behind bars, prompting outrage and condemnation from his supporters.
Feb. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Withdraws From Position South of Embattled Avdiivka as Kremlin Infantry Advances
Battles were in progress deeper inside the city. Reports disagreed on how much longer hard-pressed Ukrainian forces could hold out, but most reported a massive Russian firepower advantage.
Feb. 16, 2024
Drones
Russia Practices Repairing Military Airfields After Attack
Moscow has played down the success of Ukrainian drone strikes against its airfields, but has practiced protecting aircraft parking areas, restoring runways and preparing emergency airstrips.
Feb. 15, 2024
US
OPINION: Senate Passes Aid Package, but House Still Poses Major Hurdle
The good news is that the US Senate has passed a new foreign supplemental aid package. But the House is controlled by Trump Republicans who oppose any Ukrainian aid backed by Democrats.
Feb. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Legitimizing Hell on Earth’ – Ukrainians on Tucker Carlson’s Upcoming Putin Interview
Tucker Carlson announced, on his Instagram account on Wednesday, that the sit-down interview would be broadcast at 6 pm Eastern (2300 GMT) on his website.
Feb. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
White House Says the US ‘Can and Will’ Deliver More Ukraine Aid
In Brussels, Biden’s National Security Advisor and NATO chief press US Congress to pass aid proposals before them.
Feb. 8, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 7, 2024
US
US Lawmakers Reject $17.6 Billion Israel Aid Bill
The standalone bill was also opposed by 13 Republicans as it did not contain budgetary offsets that conservatives have been pushing for with every proposal for new spending.
Feb. 7, 2024
Europe
Ukraine Has the Right to Become NATO Member – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
The Portuguese government has agreed to take the lead in reconstruction in the Zhytomyr region and to help develop the education system.
Feb. 6, 2024