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Biden Absence From Ukraine Peace Summit Would Be Like 'Applauding Putin': Zelensky
Zelensky has said dozens of world leaders will attend the summit. He said Tuesday that attending or not is a "choice" between wanting peace or war in Ukraine.
May 28, 2024
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Biden Reaffirms No US Troops for Ukraine
US President reaffirms his position on Ukraine: support will continue, but no American boots on the ground.
May 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 25, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 26, 2024
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US Imposes Visa Restrictions, Reviewing Cooperation with Georgia
The moves follow Georgia’s adoption of a Russian-style “foreign influence” law which critics say is meant to stifle dissent against the government.
May 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Pro-Ukrainian Shift in US Congress and Its Implications
The Biden administration is called out for its prevarication over arming Ukraine and commitment to a full and proper Russian defeat.
May 25, 2024
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US Sends $275 mn of Weapons and Military Aid to Ukraine
US says providing Ukraine with a new tranche of military aid.
May 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Using Russian Assets for Ukraine: a Tempting but Tricky Move
The complex issue is on the agenda at this week's meeting of finance ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Unbowed
The next six months are critical for Ukraine, and all bets are off as to its outcome. Even so, the author writes that the US mainstream press has turned negative about Ukraine’s prospects.
May 24, 2024
Iran Reveals Details of Upcoming Peace Deal with US
A leaked draft of the upcoming US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding reveals an agreement to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and return $25 billion to Tehran.
June 14, 2026
