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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.
Sep. 29
Putin
Putin came up with warnings that he might change Russia’s nuclear doctrine, literally admitting that he cannot win a conventional war against Ukraine, the author writes.
Sep. 26
War in Ukraine
The P-800 Onyx missiles could significantly enhance the Houthis' ability to target commercial vessels and threaten US and European warships in the Red Sea.
Sep. 25
War in Ukraine
The French president reportedly warned the Iranian president in person against the latter’s support for Moscow at Tuesday’s UN General Assembly meeting.
Sep. 25
Iran
The new drones, showcased alongside a new ballistic missile, can supposedly travel over 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles), doubling that of its predecessor.
Sep. 22
War in Ukraine
The short-range Iranian missiles, with a range of 120 km (75 miles), are unlikely to pose a major threat to Kyiv – but most cities in southern Ukraine would be at risk.
Sep. 12
War in Ukraine
The missiles were reportedly shipped across the Caspian Sea aboard the Port Olya 3, a vessel which had been placed under US sanctions just a day earlier.
Sep. 12
Russia
The three governments had announced they would take steps to cancel air services agreements with Iran and "work towards imposing sanctions on Iran Air".
Sep. 11
War in Ukraine
Britain, France and Germany said they would cut aviation agreements with the Islamic republic and look set to sanction its national carrier Iran Air.
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
He said that dozens of Russian military personnel have trained in Iran using the Fath-360 missile, which has a range of 75 miles (120 kilometres).
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
US media outlets reported last week that Washington believed Iran had transferred the weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, citing anonymous sources.
Sep. 10
Russia
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the United States had briefed European allies that Iran has delivered short-range short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
Sep. 9
War in Ukraine
The ISW said that Iran seeks to obtain economic and military benefits from cooperation with the Russian Federation – particularly money for its economy and for Su-35 fighters.
Sep. 7
War in Ukraine
More than half of Cabinet staff dismissed in reshuffle; After Poltava massacre, Russian missiles target schools in Sumy; Trump again touts secret plan to end war; Iran to ship missiles to Moscow soon
Sep. 4
War in Ukraine
Many of the exhibitors at this year’s Russian arms expo said their shiny new products had been developed from lessons learned over the course of operations in the war against Ukraine.
Aug. 23
Russia
Tehran has reportedly signed a new agreement with Moscow that would provide a supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to augment their previous aid in licensing kamikaze drone production to the Kremlin.
Aug. 18
Russian milbloggers posted photos on Thursday that appeared to show North Korean long-range artillery systems being transported by train in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Nov. 15