World
Budanov
In an interview with BBC, Ukraine’s intelligence chief said the upcoming months would be “difficult” but not “catastrophic,” and touched on the recent downing of Russian jets among other topics.
Apr. 22
Propaganda
Kremlin propagandists spread information last week that Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov was allegedly killed in a Russian missile strike and later claimed he was in captivity.
Apr. 22
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 22
Moscow
Moldova’s Infrastructure Minister Andrei Spinu said the group had consciously been formed “right next to the Kremlin.”
Apr. 22
Everyone in a free society has the right to their opinion. We honor that right. Yet we also denounce those who would help deprive Ukrainians of that right.
Apr. 22
War in Ukraine
The $61-billion military aid package from the United States, if passed as expected, will allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to bomb troops and operations behind enemy lines.
Apr. 22
US
CIA Director William Burns has reportedly painted a dire picture of the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine and emphasized the global consequences of inaction.
Apr. 22
War in Ukraine
What happened on Saturday in the US House is epochal. Due to the fallout from Ukraine’s fight against Russia, we are witnessing a struggle between democracy and autocracy in the US itself.
Apr. 22
NATO
Poland, a NATO member and a staunch supporter of Ukraine, shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and with Belarus, Moscow's ally.
Apr. 22
Europe
Now that Macron has broken the taboo on the suggesting the possibility of European troops on the ground in Ukraine, it is time to assess the details of such an ambitious and dangerous scenario.
Apr. 22
Germany
The current geopolitical context is pushing the Weimar Triangle of France, Germany and Poland to prioritise defence and security.
Apr. 22
Military spending rose across the globe with particularly large increases in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The United States, China, Russia, India and Saudi Arabia were the top five spenders.
Apr. 22
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
The Latest Overview on the Situation of Religious Dissenters in Russia from Human Rights Without Frontiers International.
Apr. 21
Ukraine
What has happened during the last week in the US House of Representatives and what it means going forward.
Apr. 21