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War in Ukraine
Key takeaways you should learn from Avdiivka to get a balanced, realistic update on the war in Ukraine.
May. 1
An Iranian airliner flew right through the middle of it, followed by two Royal Air Force Typhoons. Over the Black Sea, the Americans flew their very best spy drone for the first time.
Apr. 29
NATO
Macron champions the concept of European strategic autonomy in economy and defense, arguing that Europe needs to face crises like Russia's war against Ukraine without relying on the United States.
Apr. 25
US
Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air defenses in Crimea, but some Kremlin-run major media said the Russian Federation itself is ATACMS’ next target.
Apr. 25
UN
The Kremlin supposedly doesn’t have any of the space nukes the Americans want banned, but Washington says Russia is fibbing about that.
Apr. 25
US
Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support from the US. Russians on social media are absolutely furious.
Apr. 24
The aid package would bolster Ukraine’s defense amidst Kyiv’s repeated pleas for more weapons and munitions to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
Apr. 24
Ukraine
US Senator affirms Ukraine to receive long-range projectiles; Poetry of Soviet-era poet Vasyl Stus to feature at Harvard University lecture; Zelensky hosts US bi-partisan Congressional delegation
Apr. 23
Ukraine
• Another Russian vessel sinks
• Zelensky praises advancement of bill to provide more aid
• Moscow targets more territorial gains in Donetsk region
Apr. 22
War in Ukraine
After seven months of hold-up, the lower house of the US Congress passed the long-awaited military aid bill, the delay of which has hampered Ukraine’s fight in Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Apr. 21
“When it comes to Russia's defense industrial base, the primary contributor in this moment to that is China,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters.
Apr. 19
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 18
UK
The incident took place at a manufacturing plant of BAE Systems, UK’s largest defense contractor, in Monmouthshire, South Wales - investigations are underway to establish the circumstances.
Apr. 18
Ukraine
US Congress still wavers on more funding for Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
Apr. 17
Drones
When John Kirby was asked the $64,000 question why it was acceptable for the US to intercept Iranian missiles over Israel but not Russian ones over Ukraine, obfuscation became the order of the day.
Apr. 16