World
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 31
US
A US defense startup has unveiled its lightweight, throwable, autonomous UAS that serves as both a rapidly deployable kamikaze attack drone and counter-UAV system.
Jan. 31
Belarus
Putin’s Belarusian vassal Aleksandr Lukashenko had himself ‘elected’ president for the seventh time on Jan. 26 in a so-called election managed by his security forces.
Jan. 31
France
Close to 300 foreign mercenaries surrendered to UN peacekeeping forces after being contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Jan. 31
Russia
Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski accused Russia on Tuesday of attempting to recruit Poles on the dark net to try to influence Poland’s presidential election campaign.
Jan. 31
US
US Senators from both sides of the aisle are given pause about nominee for Director of National Intelligence, due to her friendliness with dictators and leniency for intel whistleblower Snowden.
Jan. 31
Drones
The Ukrainian energy system has proven to be more resilient than predicted by the most pessimistic forecasts of international observers and Russia’s best (or worst) efforts.
Jan. 30
War in Ukraine
Exclusive Kyiv Post report from a neighborhood and its metro station that survived four massive missile strikes, and was back to wartime normal within hours or a couple days max.
Jan. 30
Russia
Russian figure skaters were reportedly onboard the jet that crashed with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday evening. Their fate remains uncertain.
Jan. 30
War in Ukraine
Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as the US freezes nearly all new foreign aid, affecting critical civilian programs that support reconstruction, veterans, education, and infrastructure.
Jan. 30
Putin
Days after returning to the White House for a second term, Trump said he would like to see “denuclearization” and called for China to join the talks between Russia and the United States.
Jan. 30
EU
The ban, proposed by Kaja Kallas, would cover all consoles and controllers including Xbox and PlayStation which she says Russia uses to control drones used in Ukraine.
Jan. 30
Russia
Brussels targets a number of products, from aluminum shipments and under-the-radar oil exports to imports of European gaming consoles, while warning Moscow to stop attacks on its satellites in space.
Jan. 30
War in Ukraine
In a Fox News interview, Zelensky urged Trump to stand with Ukraine while criticizing Biden’s slow support, warning that delays in aid give Russia an advantage and prolong the war.
Jan. 29
Russia
Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse and three buildings of Russia’s 23rd missile arsenal in Tver. Locals reported over 20 explosions and discussed evacuations on social media.
Jan. 29
Biden
The technology start-up “Supernova Defense & Space” based in Austin is developing a patented VLM-assisted 3D processes that will allow it to produce military grade energetic materials.
Jan. 29
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Zelensky will meet with Saudi Crown Prince, then Kyiv team to resume talks with US senior diplomats on a Ukrainian peace “framework.” Coincidentally, Trump will be there for work on a “business deal.”
Mar. 7