World
Russia
Ukrainian intelligence drones targeted an oil depot in Russia’s Tula region, 500 km from the border, causing a large fire despite Russian claims of successful air defense.
Jan. 18
Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at an industrial site in Lyudinovo, Russia, about 170 km from the border.
Jan. 18
Ukraine
Amid a litany of missed chances and missteps, the Biden administration’s policy blunders and hesitant strategies shaped the US response to Putin’s war against Ukraine.
Jan. 17
Europe
The best option would be to convince Trump of how important Ukraine and European defense are to US interests. But in the worst case, Europe can align more closely with China.
Jan. 17
War in Ukraine
On January 9, 2025, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces detained two North Korean troops in the Kursk region, marking the first verifiable evidence of Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the war.
Jan. 17
War in Ukraine
Around 100 civilians who had fled fighting were at the facility, mainly women and children, at the time of the attack, Kyiv reported
Jan. 17
Zelensky
The guest list for Donald Trump’s unconventional inauguration includes many populist politicians while omitting a number of serving centrist figures in Europe.
Jan. 17
Russia
UIA International Lawyers Association indicated that pressure on defense lawyers is destroying what little is left of the rule of law in Russia.
Jan. 17
War in Ukraine
Here’s your daily selection of notable comments made in the media concerning the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 17
Trump
The incoming US administration is considering good-faith measures to ease sanctions if things move forward. Or, if not, then harder sanctions to pressure Moscow, sources say.
Jan. 17
US
Not exactly the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ anymore – but still, America got some stuff right.
Jan. 17
US
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. 17
Russia
The agreement comes just three days before Iran-hawk Donald Trump enters the White House and as Moscow and Tehran seek to formalise their close relationship.
Jan. 17
Ukraine
Despite finding the planning of investments in Ukraine difficult, EBRD’s plans for the coming year are steady, according to an interview with the bank’s representative by Bloomberg.
Jan. 17
Russia
The deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma’s defense committee said it was crucial to improve military enlistment processes to address ‘long-term threats from the West.’
Jan. 17