World
Iran
It’s time that sanctions were imposed targeting Iran’s ballistic missile program and designating its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
May. 10
NATO
Poland’s defense minister told a private radio station on Thursday that Warsaw was planning to strengthen its defenses on the borders with Belarus and Russia.
May. 10
Putin
Following his inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the decree on his ambitious national development goals, which extend until 2030 and beyond.
May. 10
Propaganda
Analysis of a White House press conference reveals a blatant manipulation of video and sound to turn an exchange about Gaza into a Russian propaganda message.
May. 10
War in Ukraine
Two members of Russian military units accused of committing war crimes against civilians in Ukraine were seen standing behind Russian President Vladimir Putin during Thursday’s Victory Day parade.
May. 10
Verkhovna Rada
Will convicted murderers be freed to serve in Ukraine’s armed forces under the newly adopted law? Kyiv Post delves into what the new law means for prisoners who wish to fight in exchange for freedom.
May. 9
The relay “is a way of emphasizing our solidarity with Ukraine... at a time when they are suffering a terrible war of aggression,” said French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera.
May. 9
Moscow
Initial reports said two Ukrainian channels were hacked to broadcast Moscow’s Victory Day parade, but Russian channels were also reportedly hacked to display pro-Ukrainian messages.
May. 9
Today, humanity is faced with critical challenges, such as social and political polarization, uncontrolled climate change and extreme weather conditions.
May. 9
NATO
At the same time, NATO is running a large force air defense exercise in Poland and the Baltics. Russia says NATO air defense sorties are provocative, threaten peace, and could be a prelude to war.
May. 9
War in Ukraine
From ensuring a “free, safe future for Russia” to accusing the West of colluding with the Nazis in WWII, here are five highlights from Putin’s speech on Victory Day.
May. 9
War in Ukraine
The Russian state-owned energy company has posted its biggest losses in a quarter of a century after gas sales more than halved with the loss of its European markets because of the war in Ukraine.
May. 9
Russia
This attack is part of a series of strikes on oil refineries in both Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine since the beginning of 2024.
May. 9
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 9
Putin
Russians believe their nation contributed more than any other to winning World War II. The uncomfortable truth is that Moscow actually started the war in 1939 as Nazi Germany’s ally.
May. 9
Putin
Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday. The 71-year-old will now rule the country for another six years. Commentators are critical in their assessments.
May. 9