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War in Ukraine
‘A Classic Example From the Russian Playbook’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 1
Strikes on Kharkiv post office and Kyiv high-rise kill one, injure dozens; Kanye West makes Moscow visit; UK warns of Kremlin elections meddling; AFU tightens grip on Vovchansk plant.
July 1, 2024
Russia
UK Warns of Russian Interference in July 4 General Election
In what the British government says is a “classic example from the Russian playbook,” it sees the Kremlin’s “hostile state actors seeking to influence the outcome of the election campaign.”
June 30, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Why Britain Supports Ukraine
Support for Ukraine and its freedom is not a partisan issue.
June 30, 2024
US
WORLD BRIEFING: June 29, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Typhoon Fighters Escort Royal Air Force Recce Mission Deep Into Black Sea Airspace
A Russian Su-27 fighter shot a missile at an unescorted British RC-135 flying in the same area in September 2022. It missed. The Thursday patrol with RAF fighters went off without reported incidents.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: UK Election Manifestos and Ukraine
The Conservatives provide a detailed and robust plan, Labour offers vague assurances, and the Liberal Democrats fall short in specifics.
June 25, 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
Britain to Announce Up to £242 Million in Ukraine Aid
Ukraine is expected to be top of the agenda at the gathering in Puglia, where President Zelensky will join G7 leaders seeking to seal a deal on using frozen Russian assets.
June 13, 2024
UK Scrambles F-35 Jets After Russian Aircraft Approaches Carrier
The UK accused a Russian military aircraft of flying dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales before it was escorted away by British fighter jets.
July 7, 2026
