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Ukraine
Under the deal, the UK has committed to providing Ukraine with at least £3 billion worth of military aid every year up until 2030-31, with additional support as needed.
7h ago
Ukraine
While Ukraine awaits Trump’s first decisions following his inauguration, the likely new US Secretary of State has shared his views on the future of the war in front of the American Senate.
2d ago
US
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 17
France
A potential deployment could involve thousands of British troops, despite warnings from military leaders about the UK’s limited capacity for full-scale war.
Jan. 16
War in Ukraine
Loud blasts and air raid sirens rang out over Kyiv hours after Starmer’s arrival as air defence systems in central Kyiv repelled a Russian drone attack, officials and AFP journalists reported.
Jan. 16
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been holding a flurry of meetings with his country’s allies ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week.
Jan. 16
US
The US Treasury Department designed over 180 ships and Russian oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, fulfilling “the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy.”
Jan. 11
Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just defend his heavyweight belt for himself, he did it for his entire war-weary country. Every detail of his feat was connected to the nation and faith that sustains him.
Jan. 7
UK
The UK is no stranger to scrutiny over large-scale donations to political parties, but the prospect of Elon Musk’s contribution to far-right Reform UK raises deeper concerns.
Dec. 25, 2024
Ukraine
By beating Fury in May, “The Cat” had already joined the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Mike Tyson as undisputed heavyweight, and the first of the four-belt era.
Dec. 22, 2024
UK
This development appears to end hopes that gas transiting via Ukraine could continue to flow after Dec. 31, when a long-term gas transit contract between Moscow and Kyiv ends.
Dec. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
UK announces $286M in military aid; Kyiv to receive first tranche of US $20B promised loan; Kremlin calls British journalists “legitimate targets” after op-ed piece on general’s killing.
Dec. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
The UK has been a leader in helping Ukraine. But as inertia sets in and with Western support wavering, efforts must be redoubled. The JEF is a natural bridge to NATO.
Dec. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Carns said that in a large-scale war, comparable to the war in Ukraine, the British Army would be depleted within six months to a year as part of a broader multinational coalition.
Dec. 5, 2024
UK
The UK emerged as one of Ukraine’s most steadfast allies following Russia’s full-scale invasion and there are still key areas that would benefit from deeper cooperation between the two nations.
Dec. 1, 2024
Europe
Richard Moore, the head of the UK’s MI6, warned that Russia’s sabotage campaign was “dangerous and beyond irresponsible.”
Nov. 29, 2024
A potential deployment could involve thousands of British troops, despite warnings from military leaders about the UK’s limited capacity for full-scale war.
Jan. 16