Latest
Biden
The US president said the new sanctions would target individuals connected to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and impede overseas supply for Moscow’s war machine.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
Biden's burst of strong language follows other occasions in which he has called the Russian president, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a "butcher" and a "war criminal."
Feb. 22
US
At a time when Ukrainian forces are in retreat and suffering from lack of ammunition, the US President expressed confidence that Congress would renew funding for Ukraine.
Feb. 18
Biden
The case against Biden, now being used by Republicans to impeach him, hinges on Alexander Smirnov’s claims that the President and his son received money from a Ukrainian company.
Feb. 16
War in Ukraine
With the US Congress preventing the Biden administration from mustering the support Ukraine needs to fight Russia, it’s time for a concerted effort from the “leader of the free world.”
Feb. 16
US
Putin batted away questions about Biden's age and health, with the president set to turn 82 just weeks after the election.
Feb. 15
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 11
Ukraine
Sholtz, together with Biden, urge Congress to release support for Ukraine defending itself against "imperialistic" Russia.
Feb. 10
US
Recent polling in the US shows that Trump is towering over his Republican rivals while quickly increasing his lead in a potential head-to-head race against President Joe Biden – worrying some.
Feb. 1
War in Ukraine
It is all too easy to lay the blame on opposition republicans for the log jam in funding for Ukraine but even when the money is released how will it be used to ensure success for Kyiv?
Jan. 30
US
A bipartisan deal tying aid for Kyiv, a Biden priority, with money for border security, as Republicans have demanded, had seemed in the cards just days ago.
Jan. 28
Ukraine
The United States must declare that its goal is for Ukraine to win and, at long last, must make it the main US policy. And the corollary is that Russia must be defeated.
Jan. 26
Ukraine
The US Administration’s $110 billion request to provide further assistance to Ukraine, Israel and strengthen US border controls, has been held up by a dispute with Republican representatives.
Jan. 17
US
The US President has several choices by which to buttress America's role as defender of democratic governments. Instead, he is opting for a US retreat, thinking it will win him the next election.
Jan. 13
Biden
In response to the memo from the National Security Council to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the administration “welcomes in principle” a bill that would allow it to confiscate these funds.
Jan. 11
Donbas man detained in Paris on terrorism suspicions; Putin threatens to arm countries that could strike the West, scolds reporters asking about imperialism; Power blackouts resume in 12 regions.
Jun. 6