China
Apr. 13, 13:16
Senior officials from both nations boasted of a "new heyday" in bilateral relations during an official visit to the North Korean capital by Beijing's third highest-ranking official.
Europe
Apr. 13, 08:31
As the 2024 expiration of the Russian gas transit contract via Ukraine approaches, the EU faces a pivotal choice, writes Sergiy Makogon.
Zelensky
Apr. 12, 17:09
US President Joe Biden is expected to attend a high-level Ukraine war peace conference which is expected to be held in Switzerland in mid-June, Swiss media reported on Wednesday, April 10.
Verkhovna Rada
Apr. 12, 13:28
Ukraine’s new mobilization law is facing criticism – especially regarding demobilization. But with US aid uncertain, Ukraine needs its experienced soldiers for as long as possible.
Apr. 11, 16:20
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Russia
Apr. 11, 13:38
UK Friends of Ukraine and Senior MP call on Government to Stand Firm Against Russian Athletes at Olympics and Paralympics
Russia
Apr. 11, 13:19
The European Union has imposed successive waves of sanctions on Russian nationals and businesses for profiting from or financially supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Putin
Apr. 10, 18:16
Despite the poker face, after almost two-and-a-half decades in power, Putin’s current position indicates that he recognizes that all is not well in his fiefdom.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 10, 18:01
Stoltenberg's comments came amidst intensified Russian aerial bombardment on Ukraine’s infrastructure in what President Zelensky said was Moscow’s attempts at driving locals out of Kharkiv.
US
Apr. 10, 12:35
It seems as if the United States has abdicated its traditional role of leadership in protecting Western values. One hopes a renewed Entente Cordiale could fill the vacuum.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 10, 09:34
In the draft law on mobilization, according to military personnel, there is neither a maximum term of service nor qualitative responsibility for “evaders.”
War in Ukraine
Apr. 10, 08:32
With Moscow renewing its offensive amid a deadlock in the US Congress, Campbell warned that Russian territorial gains could "alter the balance of power in Europe in ways that are unacceptable."
Russia
Apr. 9, 11:33
Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on Monday, with the two countries looking to deepen diplomatic ties as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.
War in Ukraine
Apr. 9, 10:07
A former minister in Russian-occupied Crimea serving a 10-year sentence for bribery said she has applied to take part in Russia’s war in Ukraine and is awaiting official Kremlin approval.
Slovakia
Apr. 9, 08:32
Peter Pellegrini, who supports the Fico government's pro-Russian course, won the run-off election on Saturday against the candidate from the pro-Western liberal camp, Ivan Korčok.
Russia
Apr. 8, 15:33
Beijing waits as Russia heads towards a fate similar to the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991 after the costly Afghan war. In Russia's southwest, there are already restless "republics."
War in Ukraine
Apr. 8, 11:10
Trends are running markedly against Ukraine this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson must put Ukraine funding on the table right now, as the situation is becoming critical, the author writes.
Apr. 5, 17:22
Lithuania will also send €35 million ($38 million) toward the Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
Apr. 5, 12:04
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.