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Ukraine
US envoy cautiously optimistic about the plan, but Europe needs to get on board first.
Jan. 16
US
As the World Economic Forum in Switzerland takes the spotlight in US media, important messages can be conveyed to skeptical Republicans as the US presidential race heats up.
Jan. 15
US
As US government officials bathe in hollow sound bites while much needed military aid is withheld, the West could be foolishly digging its own grave by betraying Ukraine.
Jan. 14
US
The US President has several choices by which to buttress America's role as defender of democratic governments. Instead, he is opting for a US retreat, thinking it will win him the next election.
Jan. 13
US
Unless bold and brave leadership is shown now, the world will find itself mired in a third war or face a period of calamitous, worsening change.
Jan. 13
US
Why the Westcannot afford to stand back from the Israel-Hammas war and be accused of double standards over Gaza.
Jan. 12
Ukraine
The report estimated a $1bn potential loss for high-risk items sent to Ukraine, out of a $1.69bn total in weapons. Yet, the Pentagon maintains no evidence of illicit diversion of military aid to Kyiv.
Jan. 12
US
Twelve nations led by the United States warned the Houthis on Jan. 3 of “consequences” unless they immediately stopped attacks on commercial vessels.
Jan. 12
Europe
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said her country will support Ukraine with weapons for the long term and called on “all countries” to do their part to defend democracy in Europe.
Jan. 11
US
“If we took the Ukraine war as seriously as the Korean War, then we would be willing to spend more than $4.4 trillion on defense, comfortably twice Russia’s entire GDP.”
Jan. 11
Ukraine
Samuel Charap, an influential proponent of Kyiv-Moscow negotiations, who has long been skeptical of Ukraine’s ability to win the war, evidently has an in with the White House.
Jan. 10
US
Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization has prompted an extraordinary row in Washington and could be embarrassing for Biden, who faces multiple foreign crises in his reelection campaign year.
Jan. 10
War in Ukraine
Cautioning against war fatigue, Buffett notes that Ukraine is currently fighting-back three of America's greatest enemies: Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Jan. 9
US
Moscow is holding several American nationals on espionage and other charges, as tensions between Russia and the United States balloon over the conflict in Ukraine.
Jan. 9
Ukraine
The Eurasia Group ranked the war in Ukraine as the third biggest risk, with the study predicting the country in 2024 will in effect become partitioned.
Jan. 9
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