May. 7, 19:39
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Putin
May. 7, 16:31
The 71-year-old Russian leader, who has been in power since May 2000, was re-elected for another six-year term in March in elections where he faced no opposition.
Crimea
May. 7, 15:16
The decrease in military traffic on the Crimean Bridge is intended to render it less vulnerable to attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Molfar open source analysts.
Putin
May. 7, 13:58
An independent investigation reports that the residence in the Gelendzhik Black Sea resort has been extensively renovated to remove much of the previous gaudiness with icons and pictures of war.
Putin
May. 7, 12:39
During the so-called March "elections," the Russian Federation violated numerous international documents that serve as the foundation for the modern system of international relations.
War in Ukraine
May. 7, 12:04
Kyiv Post asks German expert Andreas Unland about the implications of a successful Ukrainian attack on Russia’s main link with occupied Crimea – the Kerch Bridge
Wagner
May. 7, 11:09
Wagner, Russia’s rogue private military company, has extended its African tendrils into Sudan by aiding another rogue militia. Ukraine is trying to help the Sudanese government and people.
Putin
May. 7, 08:59
The 71-year-old Kremlin chief has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition.
May. 7, 08:24
One of the leaders of Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party told an Italian newspaper about how Putin shocked the former prime minister on a hunting trip in Russia.
Telegram
May. 6, 18:30
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that if the West sends troops to Ukraine that would signal the countries' direct entry into the war, to which Russia would have to respond.
Azov
May. 6, 16:55
Azov’s nascence began during the 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity which ended Yanukovych's pro-Russian regime and saw fierce clashes with the Berkut during which future Azov fighters first saw action
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 14:45
The Kremlin specified that the exercises were a response to statements by French President Emmanuel Macron and British officials.
Putin
May. 6, 14:26
Shmyhal stated that Ukraine currently urgently needs missiles, air defense ammunition, and long-range weapons from its allies rather than boots on the ground.
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 13:29
Hakeem Jeffries told the CBS 60 Minute program that funding delays for Ukraine caused by a Republican Party “pro-Putin faction” have made it more likely that US troops may one day have to fight.
Putin
May. 6, 12:27
Citing three separate intelligence agencies, the FT has assessed that Kremlin proxies are preparing to carry out violent sabotage attacks in Europe as part of a broader strategy to confront the West.
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 11:50
With preparation for a Ukraine Peace Summit in June underway, concerns remain that the talks may lack strong participation from the Global South and from China in particular.
Kherson
May. 6, 08:09
Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s indicted Children's Rights Commissioner, and her family forcibly bring Ukraine’s handicapped to Russia and “legally” relieve them of their money and property.
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 08:01
Xi arrives in Paris to discuss Ukraine; More Easter airstrikes from Russia kill two and wound dozens; EU to sanction ‘Voice of Europe’; Moscow’s troops advance west of Avdiivka
Ukraine
May. 5, 21:20
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.