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WORLD BRIEFING: May 10, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 10, 2024
Ukraine
Foreign Investors Ready to Invest in Ukrainian Weapons Production
Ukraine’s Minister for Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture, Yuliya Svyrydenko, said that there was growing foreign interest in the country’s defense industry.
May 10, 2024
Ukraine
‘Terrorist Attack Gift to Putin Was a Failure’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 8
Zelensky assassination intended as inauguration gift for Putin; European absentees at Putin inauguration show; Ukrainian women advance to Eurovision finals.
May 8, 2024
Europe
European Commissioner Calls for Defense Industries to Mobilize 'War Economy' Mode to Aid Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba echoed the commissioner’s sentiments, stating the need for “superior firepower” rather than mere “political statements” to deter Russia.
May 7, 2024
Europe
Is G7 Considering Exchanging Frozen Russian Assets for Occupied Ukrainian Territories?
The claim made by some media was a misinterpretation, or at least, over-extrapolation, of a comment from a German official.
May 4, 2024
Europe
ANALYSIS: Trump Says Europe Is Freeloading on Ukraine, But the Actual Numbers Are Bigly Different
Trump told Time America is picking up almost the entire tab to support Ukraine and cheapskate Europe won’t pay up. The reality is the US is pretty clearly in second place.
May 2, 2024
Europe
Macron is Under Fire For Proposing An ‘Open Debate’ on Nuclear Deterrence
In a recent interview, Macron suggested opening a debate on the idea that France could defend Europe with its nuclear warheads.
April 29, 2024
Europe
Crossfire: Russia and the Shadow of World War
In this episode, we analyze the latest actions of the Ukrainian and Russian leadership, identifying issues and reflecting on the potential direction of the war. What's going to happen next?
April 26, 2024
Going to Moscow for Putin Meeting Would Be ‘Fatal Mistake’ for Zelensky, Former US Envoy Says
Ex-US Envoy Steven Pifer warned that a Putin-Zelensky meeting in Moscow would be dangerous and said G7 pledges must be followed by concrete pressure on Russia.
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