Ukraine
Apr. 24, 08:03
US Senate approves $61B for Kyiv; Kremlin keeps WSJ reporter in jail despite appeal; Moscow promises payback if frozen assets used to fund Kyiv; No further plans to deploy nukes, NATO says
War in Ukraine
Apr. 23, 09:04
Ukraine has asked for seven additional US-made Patriot air defense systems capable of shooting down Russia's hypersonic missiles – but is keen to get any help it can.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 23, 09:00
Kyiv has already signed several 10-year security agreements with NATO countries that outline long-term Western support for Ukraine in the face of a Russian invasion now in its third year.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 23, 08:14
While in Poland's capital, the British PM will announce £500 million ($617 million) in additional military funding for Kyiv in its more-than two-year battle against Russia's full-scale invasion.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 22, 15:27
The $61-billion military aid package from the United States, if passed as expected, will allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to bomb troops and operations behind enemy lines.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 22, 13:46
The US House of Representatives on Saturday cheered Ukraine and its allies by approving a $61-billion package for Kyiv after six months of political wrangling.
Europe
Apr. 22, 11:51
Now that Macron has broken the taboo on the suggesting the possibility of European troops on the ground in Ukraine, it is time to assess the details of such an ambitious and dangerous scenario.
Germany
Apr. 22, 11:18
The current geopolitical context is pushing the Weimar Triangle of France, Germany and Poland to prioritise defence and security.
Ukraine
Apr. 22, 04:47
• Another Russian vessel sinks
• Zelensky praises advancement of bill to provide more aid
• Moscow targets more territorial gains in Donetsk region
Ukraine
Apr. 21, 13:47
What has happened during the last week in the US House of Representatives and what it means going forward.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 21, 09:42
Diverse Russian governments have been among the first to recognize the deceptive power of words and slogans in winning wars and weakening enemies. One such phrase is “Russia cannot be defeated.”
Music
Apr. 20, 13:21
Aleksey Botvinov holds two world records: the only pianist to have performed Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” on stage more than 300 times, and the first Ukrainian musician to play for the war effort.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 20, 09:29
The announcement was made by the head of occupied Crimea, who said the parade would be replaced by different “festive events” to “honor the memory of those who died.”
War in Ukraine
Apr. 20, 08:23
Dnipro septuagenarian adopted Ukrainian after Russia’s full-scale invasion, saying she “saw how powerful and strong our country is, I felt like a Ukrainian. I felt like a part of this great country.”
Ukraine
Apr. 20, 08:18
The votes on the $95 billion foreign aid and arms bills are expected to begin at 1:00 pm (1700 GMT).
Apr. 19, 14:50
“When it comes to Russia's defense industrial base, the primary contributor in this moment to that is China,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 19, 14:10
The G7 is looking at bolstering Ukraine’s air defense capabilities using frozen Russian assets.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 19, 12:49
In June during a televised broadcast President Putin held up what he said was the 2022 “peace agreement” that Ukraine had “thrown aside.” Newly acquired documents give context to his claim.
Apr. 19, 12:15
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.