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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.
May. 26
US
The moves follow Georgia’s adoption of a Russian-style “foreign influence” law which critics say is meant to stifle dissent against the government.
May. 25
War in Ukraine
The Biden administration is called out for its prevarication over arming Ukraine and commitment to a full and proper Russian defeat.
May. 25
War in Ukraine
The complex issue is on the agenda at this week's meeting of finance ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
The next six months are critical for Ukraine, and all bets are off as to its outcome. Even so, the author writes that the US mainstream press has turned negative about Ukraine’s prospects.
May. 24
US
Four major political players have advocated authorizing Ukraine to hit Russian territory with US-made weapons – to turn fighting “with one hand behind its back” into an ATACMS turkey shoot.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West froze approximately $300 billion in Russian financial assets, primarily from its central bank reserves.
May. 24
Ukraine
Rishi Sunak’s call for a July 4 UK general election adds one of Ukraine’s most ardent supporters to the list of more than 60 nations going to the polls in 2024.
May. 23
US
The Russian "counter-space weapon" launched on May 16 was deployed "into the same orbit as a US government satellite," Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder told a press briefing.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
Among those who donate, Collins will raffle an autographed trench coat and ties, like those worn by his character, Castiel, from the Supernatural TV series.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
Washington’s policy on not allowing Ukraine to use US-made weapons to attack military targets on Russian territory is now jeopardizing all the aid given to date.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
The two superpowers have traded multiple accusations of seeking to weaponise space in recent months.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
G7 allies are warming to a US plan that can raise around $50 billion for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
Coming from a Lithuanian family that suffered under Soviet occupation, Nerijus Glezekas is writing songs inspired by the Ukrainians’ resistance to another invasion from Moscow.
May. 19
US
The Cold War instilled in many American politicians a craven stance toward Moscow’s belligerence. Experience shows that fear couched by pragmatism is a losing approach.
May. 18
Russian state-run TV show “congratulates” Trump on election by highlighting once and future First Lady modeling career photos, possibly spelling out the power dynamic of the US-Russia relationship.
Nov. 11