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OPINION: Europe’s Security – Not With but Against Russia

Many European countries are seduced by the irresistible temptation of fashioning a modus vivendi with even the worst of regimes in Moscow. It’s a mistake that should not be repeated.

By Winfried Schneider-Deters

June 2, 2024

War in Ukraine

Ukrainian ‘Ecocide App’ Calculates Russia’s Bill for Environmental Damage

Ukraine began tracking war-related environmental damages when the invasion began in 2022. Since then 5,000 incidents have already been identified, which it considers to be environmental crimes.

By Euractiv

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.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2024

Russia

Russia Plans Major Tax Hikes

In order to pay for the continuing war against Ukraine, the Russian government is forced to raise revenue with higher tax rates. But the tax increases tend to favor the wealthy.

By Eurotopics

June 1, 2024

War in Ukraine

WORLD BRIEFING: June 1, 2024

The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.

By Michael Bociurkiw

June 1, 2024

Russia

ANALYSIS: The Russian Art of Mudslinging and Conspiracy-mongering

Whenever a world leader dies, either by sinister or natural causes, you can be sure Moscow will warp the narrative to sow, if not panic, then at least cynicism and doubt.

By Ivana Stradner, Jason Jay Smart

June 1, 2024

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 31, 2024

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April May 31, 2024

By ISW

June 1, 2024

War in Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia Exchange 75 Prisoners of War Each

According to President Zelensky, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard, border guards, and four civilians have returned from Russian captivity.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko, Kateryna Zakharchenko

May 31, 2024

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EU States Agree 'Prohibitive' Tariffs on Russia Grain Imports

The tariffs will also be applied to products from Belarus, which served as a staging ground for Russia's attack on Ukraine.

By AFP

May 30, 2024

War in Ukraine

Why Has Russian Wheat Been Entering the EU Duty-Free?

When the EU slapped sanctions in 2022 on numerous sectors of the Russian economy, such as energy and banking, Europeans were careful not to target agricultural products or fertilisers.

By AFP

May 30, 2024

War in Ukraine

Poland Arrests 3 on Suspicion of Russia-Inspired Arson Attacks

In recent months Poland, a staunch Ukraine supporter, has seen several sabotage plots on its territory that it has blamed on neighbouring Russia.

By AFP

May 30, 2024

Russia

EXPLAINED: Georgia on Our Mind as the Battle Over Its Future Intensifies

Georgia’s pro-European forces have suffered a setback with the parliament overriding the veto of a controversial “Russian law” that may yet galvanize them to shift the tide in the upcoming elections.

By Alisa Orlova, Sergii Kostezh

May 29, 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.

By Kyiv Post

May 29, 2024