World
Ukraine
President Joe Biden’s administration announced that $1 billion in artillery, air defenses, and other hardware would soon be heading to Ukrainian front lines.
Apr. 26
War in Ukraine
At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine the Kremlin’s ignorance of radiation danger at Chornobyl stood out as a prime example of Moscow military bumbling. It still does.
Apr. 26
Moscow
Leopard tanks, Marder and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and various other Western military equipment are reportedly among the exhibits.
Apr. 26
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 26
Europe
French president says Europe needs to be strong in defense and resolution to withstand mortal deadly and to defeat Russia.
Apr. 26
Russia
Timur Ivanov, the wealthy top-ranking official considered a close confidant of his boss Sergei Shoigu, is accused of accepting bribes. Commentators speculate on what is behind the affair.
Apr. 26
NATO
American-born businessman Bill Browder, author of the Magnitsky Act that has been sanctioning Russian officials in 2016, has also authored two best-selling books: Red Notice and Freezing Order.
Apr. 26
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
War in Ukraine
The Russian vessel Angara, which some believed has been transporting North Korean arms to Russia since August 2023, has been spotted in a Chinese port, reported Reuters.
Apr. 25
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 25
Europe
As European elections near, worries over Kremlin interference rise, from media sway to direct political influence.
Apr. 25
Europe
Proposals come ahead of the June parliamentary elections, which Moscow has been trying to manipulate through fake news and “members of the European Parliament paid to spread propaganda.”
Apr. 25
France
French aviation “expert” Cyril de Lattre told RIA Novosti the limitations of F-16s destined for Ukraine and the shortcomings of its pilots could be compensated for by foreign pilots, in his opinion.
Apr. 25
Poland
Huge crowds of men could be seen gathering outside the passport service in Warsaw following the latest suspension of consular services for men, regardless of their military registration status.
Apr. 24