World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 7
Putin
The 71-year-old Russian leader, who has been in power since May 2000, was re-elected for another six-year term in March in elections where he faced no opposition.
May. 7
Crimea
The decrease in military traffic on the Crimean Bridge is intended to render it less vulnerable to attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Molfar open source analysts.
May. 7
Drones
The Russian Defense Ministry published a video showing a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (sea drone) equipped with an R-73 anti-aircraft missile attacking Russian helicopter in the Black Sea.
May. 7
Putin
An independent investigation reports that the residence in the Gelendzhik Black Sea resort has been extensively renovated to remove much of the previous gaudiness with icons and pictures of war.
May. 7
Putin
During the so-called March "elections," the Russian Federation violated numerous international documents that serve as the foundation for the modern system of international relations.
May. 7
Wagner
Wagner, Russia’s rogue private military company, has extended its African tendrils into Sudan by aiding another rogue militia. Ukraine is trying to help the Sudanese government and people.
May. 7
Putin
The 71-year-old Kremlin chief has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition.
May. 7
War in Ukraine
Europe is concerned that despite China's official neutrality on the Ukraine war, it is essentially supporting Russia, which is using Chinese machine tools in arms production.
May. 7
Telegram
The Moscow Times reported on Monday May 6 that an Airbus A321 operated by Nordwind Airlines (North Wind), en route from Moscow to Orenburg had to turn back after suffering a technical emergency.
May. 7
One of the leaders of Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party told an Italian newspaper about how Putin shocked the former prime minister on a hunting trip in Russia.
May. 7
Telegram
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that if the West sends troops to Ukraine that would signal the countries' direct entry into the war, to which Russia would have to respond.
May. 6
Music
The duo Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil made a striking entrance on the Turquoise Carpet. Their outfits, adorned with keys, symbolized homes lost due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
May. 6
Putin
Citing three separate intelligence agencies, the FT has assessed that Kremlin proxies are preparing to carry out violent sabotage attacks in Europe as part of a broader strategy to confront the West.
May. 6
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 6
HIMARS
As concerns that Russia’s ability to jam Western GPS-guided munitions is severely degrading their effectiveness, the US Defense Department is working on a solution for Ukraine.
May. 6
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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