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G7
G7 Defense Summit Convenes as Conflicts Rage
It was the body’s first ministerial meeting dedicated to defense
Oct. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin 'Hopes to Torment Millions’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 26
Trump says Ukraine “refuses to make a deal”; Zelensky tells UN that Kremlin is plotting attacks on nuclear plants before winter; Japan will join G7 in offering Russian-asset-backed loans to Kyiv.
Sept. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU, G7 Discuss Supporting Ukraine’s Energy, Military Needs Before Winter
According to EU diplomats, one of the objectives of the talks was to see how to support Ukraine over the coming months, as Russia has ramped up attacks on the country’s critical infrastructure.
Sept. 24, 2024
US
OPINION: From a G-Zero to a G-Ego World
We are heading towards a G-Ego world in which global egos with power, or influence, which extend beyond their state threaten to fill the global leadership void.
Sept. 16, 2024
G7
Quid Pro Quo – Now Iran Asks Russia for Air Defense Systems
As Iran prepares for possible war with Israel, it uses the visit of Sergei Shoigu as an opportunity to ask for more military aid, including air defenses.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ukraine
G7 Deal on $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Seen in October, Gentiloni Says
The $50 billion loan would be serviced with proceeds generated by some $300 billion of Russian central bank assets frozen in the West after Moscow invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
July 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Сountries Look to Extend Freeze on Russian Assets to Secure G7 Loan to Ukraine
G7 and EU leaders agreed in June to use interest from frozen Russian assets to support a $50 billion loan for Ukraine to defend against Moscow's invasion.
July 25, 2024
G7
Moscow Potentially Building New Shadow Fleet for LNG Exports
As signs of Moscow’s intention to create a new shadow fleet for its liquified natural gas (LNG) exports began circulating, experts have likened Western sanctions to a game of whack-a-mole.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
World Leaders Back Just Peace for Ukraine, Eye Eventual Russia Talks
Top officials from more than 90 states spent the weekend at a Swiss mountainside resort for a two-day summit dedicated to resolving the largest European war since World War II.
June 17, 2024
G7
G7: Russian Money for Ukraine
A selection of what European newspapers are saying about the results of the G7 meeting this week in Berlin concerning Ukraine.
June 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: June 15, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Says Freezing of Russian Assets in West Is ‘Theft’
Putin also warned the standoff between Moscow and the West was coming “unacceptably close to the point of no return” and boasted that Moscow “possesses the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons.”
June 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Cannot Wait Us Out’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 14
China pledges not to sell weapons to Russia; the US enters into a decade-long security agreement with Ukraine; UK escalates sanctions against Moscow, targeting the Kremlin’s “shadow fleet.”
June 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
G7 to Agree on $50-Bn Ukraine Loan at Italy Summit
The loan would be secured against the future profits from interest on €300 billion ($325 billion) of Russian central bank assets frozen by Western allies.
June 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Immobilized Russian Assets Can Be Used to Support Ukraine’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 13
World leading G7 democracies eye Kremlin assets to fund fight against Russian invasion; NATO Secretary General gets Orban to sit out policy on Ukraine; US Global Hawk aids Ukraine by spying on Crimea.
June 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: US President Must Coordinate the Confiscation of Russia’s Assets During the G7 Summit
The West must seize, confiscate and transfer to Ukraine – not only the profits generated by Russia’s sovereign assets frozen worldwide – but the actual assets themselves.
June 11, 2024