World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 19
Russia
Li's visit comes as China and Russia ramp up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts.
Aug. 19
War in Ukraine
Lukashenko also expressed confidence that Putin’s army would defeat the Ukrainian forces on Russian territory, threatening that further escalation could spell disaster for Ukraine.
Aug. 19
Putin
Earlier, the Kremlin said that Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev would discuss "the question of settling the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia".
Aug. 19
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 18
Poland
Poland is increasing its troop numbers, modernizing its equipment, and enhancing its overall military readiness.
Aug. 18
Canada
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has certified the use of the multi-purpose mine-resistant vehicle, said to one of the world’s safest, for its armed forces.
Aug. 18
Putin
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18
Russia
Tehran has reportedly signed a new agreement with Moscow that would provide a supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to augment their previous aid in licensing kamikaze drone production to the Kremlin.
Aug. 18
Counteroffensive
Zelensky says the AFU is strengthening its positions and expanding stabilized territory in the Kursk region a day after Ukraine destroyed a key bridge, disrupting Kremlin troop movements and resupply.
Aug. 18
HIMARS
According to the Washington Post, Moscow has pulled out of indirect negotiations brokered by Qatar that were to be held in Doha later this month in response to Kyiv's cross-border action.
Aug. 17
Israel
A senior Hamas official rejects US President Joe Biden's claims that a Gaza truce is nearer after the two-day negotiations concluded in Doha, Qatar.
Aug. 17
Russia
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Aug. 17
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 17
Russia
Iryna Horobtsova, an IT worker, became active in supporting her community during the Russian occupation of Kherson.
Aug. 17
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The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26