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War in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden’s annual State of the Union address signaled that the threat of a Russia “on the march” should alarm everyone – not only supporters of Ukraine.
Mar. 8
Ukraine
This potential allocation could cover crucial weaponry, supplies, and equipment, addressing Ukraine's most dire needs amidst an artillery shortage.
Mar. 7
US
Usually, the annual address to Congress is a ceremonial affair, but in 2024, the stakes are enormous as Biden seeks to overcome growing doubts about his age, the US economy and war in Ukraine.
Mar. 7
Biden
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Mar. 6
War in Ukraine
Biden called the rare Oval Office meeting to persuade Republican House speaker Mike Johnson to unblock vital aid for Kyiv, and avoid a government shutdown at home.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
The high-stakes showdown comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his country desperately needs continued support from the West to defeat Russia.
Feb. 27
US
The US needs to aim beyond keeping Ukraine from falling to Russia, it needs to help Ukraine to achieve victory or democracies everywhere will be threatened.
Feb. 26
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
Biden allows Kyiv to employ US-made weapons inside Russia; Poland first among allies to welcome the latest, “way too late” development; Biden meets with G20 to talk Ukraine, Gaza, Trump.
Nov. 18