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War in Ukraine
More Patriot missiles on the way as part of US $2.2B package; Uncertainty in US elections weakens NATO pledge to Kyiv; UN says elections won’t affect its support for Ukraine.
Jul. 4
War in Ukraine
Russia’s envoy to the UN Vasily Nebenzya takes over the one-month presidency of the United Nations Security Council Monday, with war in Ukraine to be high on the agenda again.
Jul. 1
UN
Western officials have called the weapon transfers “unlawful” and said they breached multiple Security Council resolutions as ties between Pyongyang and Moscow reached new heights.
Jun. 29
UN
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20
UN
A Russian-drafted UN Security Council resolution that called on all countries to prevent “for all time” the placement, threat or use of any weapons in space failed on Monday, May 20.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
The UN representative also warned that if the numbers of displaced went on rising then receiving and helping them would pose a huge logistical challenge.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
Kharkiv - evacuation response by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine
May. 20
UN
US officials say if Russia successfully develops the weapon, it could disable American satellites, including the Starlink satellite network, which is crucial for Ukraine’s warfighting ability.
May. 16
War in Ukraine
At least 20 injured in Russian assault on Kharkiv; Moscow’s new MoD chief calls for “minimal” casualties; Ukrenergo announces blackouts; UN Security Council worries about power supply for Ukrainians.
May. 15
UN
The Palestinian push for full UN membership comes seven months into a war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
May. 12
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 11
UN
The Kremlin supposedly doesn’t have any of the space nukes the Americans want banned, but Washington says Russia is fibbing about that.
Apr. 25
US
The US move comes after it accused Moscow of developing an anti-satellite nuclear weapon to put in space, an allegation that Russia’s defense minister has flatly denied.
Apr. 24
War in Ukraine
The World Russian People’s Council, established under the Russian Orthodox Church, issued a decree describing the war in Ukraine as a “holy war” and outlined ambitions for territorial expansion.
Apr. 1
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Mar. 31
UN
Russia's UN Security Council veto blocked the renewal of the panel of experts tasked with investigating violations of sanctions tied to North Korea's banned nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Mar. 29
UN Security Council blasts Russia’s lies and cynicism; European leaders react to Biden’s long-range strike approval; Trump’s national security adviser chimes in on the issue.
Nov. 19