World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 14
Corruption
The Head of Russia’s Defense Ministry personnel department was arrested during an overnight raid as part of a broader shake-up at the top levels of Russia’s military.
May. 14
US
Initial reports said two US citizens and one Russian citizen were among the 20 arrested at the ongoing protest against what many have called a Kremlin-inspired bill.
May. 14
Technology
Microchips and other high-tech components are essential to maintaining Russia’s war machine. If the West gets serious about blocking access, Moscow’s forces will be crippled.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Putin, embarking on an unprecedented fifth term as president, replaced veteran defense minister Sergei Shoigu with top economic official and technocrat Andrei Belousov.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
National Security Council chief not worried about any imminent siege of Kharkiv; US confirms delivery of latest weapons package; EU gives another year’s reprieve from trade tariffs on Ukrainian goods.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Russia’s defense ministry is now under the command of a career bureaucrat and economist with no military background – but for Putin, he might be the right man for the job.
May. 13
Putin
Social media users throughout Putin’s realm puzzled over Kremlin lateral shifts, second-guessing the pick of an economist to run its “special military operation.”
May. 13
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 13
EU
After more than two years of sanctions, technicians from Russia’s S7 airline say they can now repair some key components of the aircraft engines on their Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.
May. 13
Sergei Shoigu
The world’s media saw the removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as a punishment for his failure in Ukraine but if viewed in the round it is part of Putin’s plans to cement his power.
May. 13
Ukraine
Krzysztof Gawkowski, Polish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs, and leader of The Left political alliance met with his Ukrainian counterpart and offers his views to Kyiv Post.
May. 13
Putin
The new MinDef Belousov, is a technocrat without Defense experience, but nevertheless a competent and trusted manager, the author writes.
May. 13
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday moved to replace defence minister Sergei Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive.
May. 13
EU
The bill has sparked weeks of demonstrations in the small Caucasus country. Protesters fear that if passed, the legislation will jeopardize Georgia's longstanding goal of joining the EU.
May. 13
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 12
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The 18 North Korean soldiers who had fled from positions in the Kursk region were detained and relocated to participate in assault operations against Ukrainian troops, HUR reports.
Oct. 21