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Zelensky
Zelensky Says China Working Hard to 'Prevent' Countries From Attending Peace Summit
Beijing believes the conference "should have the recognition of Russia and Ukraine, equal participation of all parties and fair discussion of all peace plans."
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: June 2, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 2, 2024
Russia
China e-Commerce Conglomerate Alibaba Reportedly Restricts Operations in Russia - True or False
Alibaba’s reported move to reject payments in rubles and cease deliveries to Russia in fear of secondary US sanctions is likely to further restrict access to foreign goods for Russian citizens.
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Will Not Join Swiss Peace Conference on Ukraine, Sources Say
China briefed diplomats this week that unmet conditions included recognition by both Russia and Ukraine, equal participation from all parties, and fair discussion of all proposals.
May 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Accuses China’s Leadership Over Ukraine, Delivers New Sanctions Warning
The Biden administration has intensified warnings about China's support for Russia and issued an order in December threatening sanctions on institutions aiding Russia in bypassing Western sanctions.
May 30, 2024
G7
Loans from Frozen Russian Assets Will Not Burden Ukraine - US Representative
The G-7 will soon discuss how Ukraine can benefit from Russia’s central bank’s frozen funds, as Moscow’s economy moves to a war footing and increases military spending by 70 percent.
May 30, 2024
Russia
Trump Allegedly Suggested He Would Have Bombed Beijing and Moscow
In a shock to donors, the former US president is reported to have suggested he would have bombed the two capitals if they invaded Ukraine and Taiwan during his presidency.
May 29, 2024
China
China Ends Military Drills Around Taiwan
China's two-day military drills around Taiwan were a "blatant provocation to the international order", Taipei said in a statement Saturday after the war games encircling the self-ruled island ended.
May 26, 2024
OPINION: Lukashenko Ran From Putin to Xi Looking for Cover
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war.
June 30, 2026
