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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.
Apr. 10
War in Ukraine
The former Conservative prime minister had dinner Monday with Trump, the ex-president and Republican challenger to Joe Biden in November, at his Florida estate before heading to Washington.
Apr. 10
Putin
A recent inquiry by the UK’s Commons Defense Committee revealed that its Armed Forces are “increasingly overstretched” and not adequately prepared or equipped for a war with Russia.
Mar. 27
War in Ukraine
West responds to Putin’s accusations about concert shooting; Warsaw asks Moscow for explanation of airspace violation; Retired US general says refinery strikes should continue
Mar. 25
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Mar. 23
War in Ukraine
Leading UK politician and former PM Liz Truss says the democratic world has to be united and resolute in supporting Ukraine and defeating Putin’s Russia.
Mar. 20
Ukraine
A skit during the BBC’s annual Comic Relief fundraiser on Friday sparked a torrent of complaints from angry viewers over a joke about Ukrainian refugees in the UK.
Mar. 18
UK
UK Foreign Minister wades into the current debate in Europe about how best to firm up support for Ukraine
Mar. 9
War in Ukraine
David Cameron proposed using these assets as collateral for a loan or bond for Ukraine, expecting Russia to eventually compensate Ukraine for damages.
Mar. 7
War in Ukraine
As bombs continue to fall on Ukraine, Moscow has waged a silent war against the West – with real-world casualties and ramifications – that might have been largely overlooked.
Mar. 3
Ukraine
Great Britain, one of Ukraine’s main allies, and Hungary, a strategically important neighbor, have been without ambassadors for over six months.
Mar. 3
Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under fire from NATO allies for hinting that the UK and France have deployed troops to Ukraine to help with long-range missiles they have supplied.
Mar. 1
War in Ukraine
Britain was the first country to provide longer-range weapons to the Ukrainian military following Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 25
Ukraine
The former British PM announced three key steps he said would significantly improve Ukraine's position in the war with Russia.
Feb. 25
Ukraine
The UK has announced a fresh aid package that includes munition supplies and humanitarian aid for Kyiv on the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Feb. 24
So far, 465,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine invasion, and with a new offensive, many more are likely to follow, British intelligence says.
May. 4