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Lord Ashcroft interviews a 15-year-old Ukrainian schoolgirl whose words should inspire us all
Sep. 21
Ukraine
Ahead of winter Brussels announces plans to lend €35 billion ($39.1 billion) in Russia’s frozen assets so Ukrainians can “keep warm” as Kyiv faces its “sternest test” of its damaged infrastructure.
Sep. 21
Zelensky
As Zelensky makes his fifth trip to the US to discuss more military aid with the current American president and his potential successors, movement on several key issues is expected.
Sep. 20
War in Ukraine
Zelensky has promised to present his so-called "victory plan" to end the fighting, which has killed thousands, to Biden in the coming days.
Sep. 20
War in Ukraine
Ukraine is desperate for funds as it seeks to prop up its economy and keep its electricity grid functioning this winter after ferocious bombardments by Moscow's forces.
Sep. 20
Russia
Russian volunteers, mostly from poorer regions, make up 20% of war casualties. They are often deployed to the most dangerous front lines with promises of high salaries and social benefits.
Sep. 20
Biden
Vyacheslav Volodin was responding to the European Parliament's call to lift restrictions limiting Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against Russian territory.
Sep. 20
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 20
Chornobyl
Fires raging in northern Ukraine are blamed for the increased radiation levels detected in the Arctic. Meanwhile Kyiv suffers the worst air quality in the world on Friday.
Sep. 20
War in Ukraine
Bogged down by its all-out war on Ukraine, now dragging through a third year, Russia is visibly losing its historic role as the key power broker in both Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Sep. 20
Kyiv
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on EU countries to allow Kyiv to use Western weapons to strike military targets inside Russia.
Sep. 20
Chechnya
Kadyrov said he received the vehicle from Musk, a claim that the Tesla owner called a lie on his social media platform X.
Sep. 20
Europe
Volunteers from Bashkortostan, the “Bashkort unit,” captured a Russian BMP-3 IFV along with its crew. The Russians were said to be outraged to have been captured by ethnic minorities whom they despise
Sep. 20
War in Ukraine
Decision on US permission to use long-range weapons on Russia pushed to next week; Armenia moves closer to ending alliance with Moscow; Ukraine joins NATO anti-drone exercises for the first time.
Sep. 20
Putin
Experts suggest that if it is confirmed that the missile and its 4.5-ton warhead perform as advertised, it could soon attract interest from Russia.
Sep. 19
Russia
Russian state-controlled media has been saying very little about the massive attack, but satellite images of the aftermath tell a story of sheer devastation.
Sep. 19
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Trump has rattled European countries by saying the United States could stop protecting NATO members that do not spend enough on defense.
Sep. 19
Zelensky
Initial reports said Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine would be the subject of discussion before the next day’s meeting of the UN General Assembly which would address Ukraine’s victory plan.
Sep. 19
Turkey
Millions of barrels of Russian fuel and other products are still being imported into the UK and EU members via subsidiary companies in third countries, despite existing sanctions.
Sep. 19