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War in Ukraine
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
Putin
No Russian official representing Vladimir Putin's government has been invited by the Elysee Palace due to the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, now in its third year.
Jun. 5
Zelensky
The meeting between the two leaders is set to take place after D-Day commemorations.
Jun. 5
France
Russia is using an AI-generated Tom Cruise to front a fake documentary that reports Olympics corruption and threats of terror attacks in Paris this summer.
Jun. 4
Germany
A selection of what European newspapers are saying about the meeting this week of the French and German leaders.
May. 31
War in Ukraine
Politico: Biden secretly softens stance on targets in Russia; Trump found guilty on all felony counts; Germany announces new $540M defense package; US and French leaders to discuss Ukraine on D-Day
May. 31
Biden
Several countries have now stated that they do not oppose the use of their weapons to strike military targets on Russian territory, emphasizing Ukraine's right to self-defense.
May. 30
War in Ukraine
His comments come amid heated debates on whether to permit Ukraine to strike inside Russia with Western-supplied long-range weapons.
May. 29
War in Ukraine
Russian attacks kill more teenagers; Zelensky off to Belgium; Moscow says it downed a drone near capital; France debates sending soldiers to Ukraine; Poland orders $735M in long-range US missiles.
May. 28
Germany
French and German leaders call on European democrats to unite against external and internal threats.
May. 27
France
The day after Russia held tactical nuclear weapons drills, France test-fired an updated version of its air-launched ASMPA-R nuclear-capable missile (without a warhead).
May. 24
War in Ukraine
The TV debate between Attal and Bardella covered a wide range of topics from the economy to trade, agriculture, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
UK slams Beijing for providing weapons to Moscow; Lego releases Ukrainian-landmark-designed sets for charity; Three reported killed in AFU strikes on border towns; France holds nuke tests
May. 23
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 19
Putin
The 71-year-old Russian leader, who has been in power since May 2000, was re-elected for another six-year term in March in elections where he faced no opposition.
May. 7
The first video of a Ukrainian pilot using French AASM Hammer precision-guided munitions, which were delivered in January 2024, has been released on X.
Jun. 29