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Putin
Donald Trump and the right-wing MAGA Republicans are Polezni Duraks, useful idiots, employed by Putin and the Kremlin to advance their goals over US national security, and that of its allies.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Ukraine must be victorious over Russia. Pompeo sought to assuage fears that a Trump presidency would hurt Ukraine.
Feb. 20
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
US
Politics aside, just how much mineral wealth does Ukraine have, and what is the economic potential of the deposits should the plan go through and Ukraine is to pay back the loan through resources?
Feb. 19
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 18
Zelensky
Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference he had invited Trump to Ukraine because policy makers should see what real war entailed.
Feb. 17
NATO
How could the continent organise its defence if the US is no longer a reliable partner? How and to what extent should it rearm? Is Europe prepared to shoulder that responsibility? Commentators debate.
Feb. 15
Europe
Europe needs to build its own security capabilities in preparation for a possible withdrawal by the United States.
Feb. 14
NATO
Donald Trump said he was against NATO members benefiting from full protection if they fail to meet the alliance's spending targets and would not support such states if Russia attacked them.
Feb. 13
US
Fresh off his successful campaign to torpedo a border security bill tied to aid for Ukraine, Donald Trump is now calling only for loans.
Feb. 11
NATO
The former president boasted about how he would punish NATO countries that don’t pay their bills and reveled in how he sabotaged the border bill that would pave the way for aid to Ukraine.
Feb. 11
US
In his bid to become president again, Donald Trump is hoping to play fast and loose with US laws, finding loopholes to do what he does best – serve himself.
Feb. 8
War in Ukraine
US right-wing ex-pundit will interview Putin; Biden again presses Congress on aid bill; Ukraine’s ammo shortage gets worse as Moscow steps up attacks around Avdiivka especially, but AFU makes gains
Feb. 7
War in Ukraine
The critical test for the bill will be its first procedural vote, expected on Wednesday, which will require support from 60 senators in a 100-member chamber that is almost evenly divided.
Feb. 6
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