Russia
2h ago
The state-owned firm suffered a net loss of 629 billion rubles ($6.9 billion) in 2023 compared to a net profit of 1.23 trillion rubles in 2022.
War in Ukraine
1d ago
According to a factsheet released by the US State Department, Russia used the chemical agent chloropicrin, as well as "riot control agents (tear gas)," in Ukraine.
War in Ukraine
1d ago
‘Make Ukraine Great Again’ new right-wing parody slogan in US; Moscow parades invasion “trophies”; US accuses Russia of using banned choking gas in Ukraine; HUR estimates Kremlin’s missile stockpiles.
1d ago
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
War in Ukraine
1d ago
The Russian troops struck the village of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, with guided aerial bombs, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuring six others, including an 11-year-old boy.
Armed Forces of Ukraine
2d ago
Ukrainians that register with the military commission won't automatically be sent to the front line, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration said.
2d ago
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
War in Ukraine
2d ago
The debris of one missile the Russian forces used to target Kharkiv civilian infrastructure and ordinary Ukrainians in January was from a weapon produced by the DPRK, says the UN.
Human Rights
Apr. 28, 12:01
The human rights situation in Ukraine has come under scrutiny in recent weeks by both the EU and US with minor nuances in the findings.
US
Apr. 28, 09:59
In October Kazakhstan offered 117 old Soviet-era combat aircraft for sale by auction and it has now been reported that the US has bought 81 of them through offshore intermediaries.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 27, 18:43
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Ukraine
Apr. 27, 13:22
Our European leaders don't seem to do longer term national security strategy, and have constantly mis-calculated on Russia policy.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 25, 14:44
The Russian vessel Angara, which some believed has been transporting North Korean arms to Russia since August 2023, has been spotted in a Chinese port, reported Reuters.
Apr. 25, 14:25
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Europe
Apr. 25, 10:29
Proposals come ahead of the June parliamentary elections, which Moscow has been trying to manipulate through fake news and “members of the European Parliament paid to spread propaganda.”
Russia
Apr. 24, 13:48
Airbus did not specify the nature or duration of these permits. Canadian authorities have not commented on the situation.
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
Russia
Apr. 23, 17:20
The equipment allows for secure and reliable communication for mobile phones used by Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Russia
Apr. 23, 13:02
The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil sanctions after spotting “antennas and masts” atypical of fishing vessels.
Budanov
Apr. 22, 18:11
In an interview with BBC, Ukraine’s intelligence chief said the upcoming months would be “difficult” but not “catastrophic,” and touched on the recent downing of Russian jets among other topics.