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Calls have been mounting in Washington and Europe to set up a fund for Ukraine using billions of dollars in Russia assets frozen by the West over Moscow's 2022 invasion.
Mar. 4
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 29
Ukraine
Poland's ties with Ukraine have become increasingly strained over border blockades, with at least four incidents of Polish farmers spilling Ukrainian grain from lorries and freight trains.
Feb. 28
Europe
EuroTopics reviews comments from Ukrainian, Italian, Polish, Romanian and other media sites.
Feb. 28
Ukraine
Speaking of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelensky said it was “important for our free states that the Putin regime loses. Our vision for Europe is based on the principle of dignity.”
Feb. 28
Europe
What should the next steps be in the war? Europe's press weighs up the current situation and looks to the future.
Feb. 27
Ukraine
Let’s not take our eyes off Ukraine at this critical moment in history, several distinguished authors warn us.
Feb. 25
Europe
The European Council adopts its thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.Josep Borrell reaffirms EU's resolve to "dent Russia’s war machine."
Feb. 23
Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with European leaders on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation in supporting Kyiv while showing allies are not “fatigued with Ukraine.”
Feb. 23
Europe
Only 10 percent of Europeans believe Ukraine can defeat Russia on the battlefield. The poll comes as Kyiv has acknowledged facing frontline difficulties, and doubts swirl over Western backing.
Feb. 21
Europe
Beyond doubt, the core question remained whether current Ukraine support hiccups are fixable – the answer was mainly yes, but only if the West has the political will to act accordingly.
Feb. 19
Europe
Zelensky travels to France and Germany; AI-made video created rumors of Macron assassination plot; FBI informant arrested for lying about Biden dealings in Kyiv; Moscow sends elite units to Avdiivka.
Feb. 16
Europe
Europe needs to build its own security capabilities in preparation for a possible withdrawal by the United States.
Feb. 14
Europe
Both the EU and the G7 froze some €300 billion of Russian central bank assets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but have been hesitant on if and how these funds can be used.
Feb. 13
Europe
Poland's Tusk said the three partners would "not relent on the question of Ukraine", adding that the alliance at the heart of NATO "can truly play a positive role".
Feb. 13
Europe
About $44.5 billion in arms have flowed from the US to Ukraine since February 24, 2022. But Washington's failure to agree to a new tranche of support could leave it up to Europe to plug a vast gap.
Feb. 12
The call for monitoring comes after Russia launched more massive attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the last week.
Nov. 20