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US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 29
Europe
Europe’s new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy brings a much-needed defiance, capturing the shared Baltic and Eastern European memory of the danger of the Russian threat.
Jun. 29
HIMARS
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin, the world’s defense industry giants, have announced the joint creation of GMARS, a new artillery rocket system to replace the well-known HIMARS in the future.
Jun. 29
Ukraine
Police said trucks are now banned on the road in Kyiv when the temperature rises above 28 degrees Celsius to protect the road surface.
Jun. 29
The information war with Russia has demonstrated what a powerful weapon ridicule can be against a Moscow bent on undermining Western aid to Ukraine.
Jun. 29
EU
EU leaders stated that “the law adopted on transparency of foreign influence represents backsliding” on steps Georgia took to become an EU candidate country.
Jun. 29
EU
Once a fiery law student who called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had a major shift in political orientation over his three decades in politics.
Jun. 29
Belarus
The deal, mediated by the Vatican, saw the release of 10 civilians from Russian and Belarusian captivity, including a politician and two priests.
Jun. 29
Serhiy Kolyada on Moscow enticing migrant workers and would-be citizens to die for its imperialist cause.
Jun. 29
US
Biden seeks to reassure supporters and restore confidence in his shaken candidacy for president
Jun. 29
US
Not knowing your Candidates until the Convention is Positively American. It can even be the smart move--Think Eisenhower in 1952 or Kennedy in 1960
Jun. 29
Economy
The IMF unlocked another two-billion-dollar tranche for Ukraine, but decreased its main economic indicators in the forecast since Russia’s strikes on energy infrastructure are “devastating.”
Jun. 29
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
Russia
As Russia tries to forge deeper alliances with North Korea and Vietnam, its relationship with China might feel some strain. Ukraine’s partners could take advantage of the strain in the short term.
Jun. 29
Russia
The March terrorist attack staged by the Islamic State (IS) claimed more than 100 lives and injured many more, where Moscow accused Kyiv of its involvement despite IS's claims of responsibility.
Jun. 29
War in Ukraine
Russian prosecutors said the man had "made videos of the process of work of an air defense system and commented on its location to assist Ukraine's armed forces."
Jun. 29