World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 13
NATO
The visit coincided with the ongoing “anti-terrorist” exercise involving Chinese and Belarusian troops on the Polish border, with the discussions on “logistics support” a cause of some concern.
Jul. 13
Moscow
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane belonging to Gazprom-Avi crashed near Moscow on Friday killing its three-person crew according to the Russian emergencies’ ministry report.
Jul. 13
War in Ukraine
Pyongyang answered NATO statements condemning the Kim regime for helping Russian aggression in Ukraine by issuing a denial and counter-condemnation of the Alliance.
Jul. 13
Europe
A selection of what European newspapers are saying about the results of the NATO summit this week.
Jul. 13
Telegram
A Russian soldier is being sought after reportedly shooting three fellow fighters and escaping with weapons from his unit in the Belgorod region.
Jul. 13
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post interviews Dr. Daniel Szeligowski, the head of the Eastern Program at the Polish Institute of International Affairs about 2022 talks in Minsk and Istanbul.
Jul. 13
Energy
Another oil depot in Russia apparently set ablaze following what the Rostov governor says was a Ukrainian drone attack.
Jul. 13
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Defense Minister called the US Secretary of Defense to “lower risks of returning to a Cold War,” while the Pentagon says sporadic calls are important to “maintaining lines of communication.”
Jul. 13
War in Ukraine
Kamala Harris should seek the presidency and include the Republicans’ “Proposed Plan for Victory in Ukraine” as part of her platform.
Jul. 13
War in Ukraine
OSCE condemned it as "a grave violation of participating states' commitments under international law" and called for the immediate release of Vadym Golda and two other jailed OSCE officials.
Jul. 13
Russia
Finnish transportation authorities told a local news outlet it had recorded a surge of GPS malfunctions in recent weeks due to Russian jamming, which disrupted radar functionalities.
Jul. 13
US
The Request for Proposal, issued on Wednesday, is for new aircraft-launched long-range weapon which the USAF has explicitly said is intended for use by Ukraine.
Jul. 13
NATO
Amid Tokyo’s warnings, Beijing says the Joint Sea-2024 exercises along its southern coast “will further deepen Chinese-Russian comprehensive strategic partnership” after NATO 75th Anniversary Summit.
Jul. 13
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 12