World
Tajikistan
Following the detention of migrant workers in an anti-terrorist crackdown, employees from the Makhachkala’s mayor’s office were forced to collect garbage from the streets.
Apr. 2
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 2
Europe
The politicians allegedly benefited directly from promoting Moscow in European media. Some accused say it’s really left-wing Europe Big Brother trying to undermine popular right-wing politicians.
Apr. 2
Putin
Although its illegal for the conscripted to be sent to the front line for two years, this may not be the whole story, Ukrainian analysts say.
Apr. 2
Russia
He also revealed that Belarus is training military units and supplying weaponry and equipment to its armed forces.
Apr. 2
Legal
The Russian state news agency said on Tuesday the Federal Security Service (FSB) had seized tens of kilograms of explosives and bomb components being smuggled into Russia from Ukraine via the EU.
Apr. 2
Drones
Media in Russia were shocked and those in Ukraine pleasantly surprised by a HUR drone attack on a region more than 1,200 kilometers from the nearest Ukrainian border.
Apr. 2
US
A five-year investigation suggests that Russia is responsible for attacks with a secret “acoustic weapon” on US officials connected to Ukraine and Georgia. And US officials are publicly denying it.
Apr. 2
War in Ukraine
France held an international conference in February in a bid to rally financial and military support for Ukraine. The results will be reviewed by Blinken and French leaders.
Apr. 2
NATO
The NATO military alliance on Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of its founding treaty in Washington. Here are some facts and figures about the organisation.
Apr. 2
A human rights group that imprisoned Nobel Prize winner Oleg Orlov founded said that Orlov has become unwell and is losing his hearing due to inhumane treatment.
Apr. 1
Tanks
The Russian army stopped getting quick successes with big armored assaults back in Feb. 2023, but the Kremlin still tries them from time to time. Ukrainian defensive drills are fairly well-practiced.
Apr. 1
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 1
Europe
The Czechs have never forgotten that allies handed over their Sudetenland Province to Hitler in 1938 after the German dictator promised it would be “last territorial demand I have to make in Europe.”
Apr. 1
War in Ukraine
All men in Russia are required to do a year-long military service, or equivalent training during higher education, from the age of 18.
Apr. 1