World
France
Exercise Perseus was a secret French drill held over several weeks toward the end of 2024 to prepare for a potential intervention in the event of an incursion into Ukraine from Belarus.
Jan. 16
Top News
The loss of Ukraine poses an existential threat to Europe. Europe must bankroll Ukraine’s security and pitch an attractive long-term arms contract to Trump
Jan. 16
Germany
A series of drone sightings over military and industrial sites in Germany has sparked alarm in recent months but has remained unresolved.
Jan. 16
Russia
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called Vietnam an “important partner of Russia in Southeast Asia” during his two-day visit to Hanoi.
Jan. 16
Biden
Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal after talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, marking a potential end to the bloodiest war to mar the region in decades.
Jan. 15
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Canberra may expel Russia’s ambassador after reports that volunteer fighter Oscar Jenkins, captured in Ukraine, was murdered, marking a historic breach of international law if true.
Jan. 15
Ukraine
Ukraine must be given “real security guarantees that everyone in the world, including Russia, will be afraid to exceed,” the Polish prime minister says.
Jan. 15
US
The former Fox News anchor said the Kremlin’s takeover of Crimea and deployment of the Russian army to invade Ukraine’s Donbas region was “a minor” incident.
Jan. 15
US
Washington will also support Armenia’s defense sector reforms, according to a press release by the US Embassy in Armenia.
Jan. 15
North Korea
According to the South Korean intelligence reports, by the beginning of January, approximately 300 North Korean soldiers had been killed in combat, and about 2,700 were injured.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
President Vučić has a historic opportunity to act bravely and secure Serbia’s place among the world’s most advanced nations.
Jan. 15
Germany
As Germany gears up for upcoming federal elections, the pro-Moscow Alternative für Deutschland party, backed also by Elon Musk, promises to return to business as usual with Russia.
Jan. 15
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. 15
Moscow
The self-proclaimed republic has been unable to provide heating and hot water to residents since Jan. 1, when Moscow cut off gas to Moldova over a financial dispute.
Jan. 15
Putin
Trump’s team hints at peace talks with Putin; Australia demands answers over the reported death of an Australian fighter; and Russian attacks intensify across key fronts in Donetsk and Luhansk.
Jan. 15