The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 11
Kyiv
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, and Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil arrived in Kyiv for a major diplomatic summit.
Sep. 11
Air Defenses
Russian sources, including the notorious “Fighterbomber” milblogger say Armenia has provided Ukraine with multiple air defense systems as part of a significant military aid package.
Sep. 11
Ukraine
According to Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's weapons production tripled last year and has doubled again in the first eight months of 2024.
Sep. 11
War in Ukraine
In debate, Trump won’t say US should help Ukraine win the war; West steps up sanctions on Iran; US, UK top diplomats to visit Kyiv this week; Ottawa has ‘concerns’ about the Russian film it funded.
Sep. 11
War in Ukraine
Britain, France and Germany said they would cut aviation agreements with the Islamic republic and look set to sanction its national carrier Iran Air.
Sep. 10
Belarus
A Belarusian official has announced the planned launch of a domestic video hosting service similar to YouTube on Sept. 12, though he has acknowledged it to be “a rather weak analog.”
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
He said that dozens of Russian military personnel have trained in Iran using the Fath-360 missile, which has a range of 75 miles (120 kilometres).
Sep. 10
Zelensky
More than half of all the current combat is concentrated on a 60-kilometer-wide sector of the 1,500-kilometer-long front line in eastern Ukraine where Russia is attacking.
Sep. 10
After four months of declines, NBU reserves surge.
Sep. 10
NATO
The defence ministries of Latvia and Romania reported on Monday that drones which apparently came from Russia had penetrated their airspace.
Sep. 10
US
The Dutch Defense Minister stated that Kyiv can use Dutch weapons, including F-16s, for deep strikes into Russia, and urged other countries to lift their restrictions.
Sep. 10
US
With both presidential candidates running neck-and-neck, the debate between them could have a significant impact on undecided voters. Here’s how they are honing their arguments.
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
MOL announced on Monday that it reached a "sustainable solution" securing the transportation of oil to the two countries by concluding agreements with suppliers and pipeline operators.
Sep. 10
Sweden
The 17th Swedish military aid provision focuses on new purchases rather than stockpiled equipment and almost half is allocated to materiel and components for JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.
Sep. 10
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 10
Germany
Polish-German relations reached a new low under PiS rule, whose policies were often driven by the party’s anti-German resentment. They were expected to improve with Tusk in power.
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
US media outlets reported last week that Washington believed Iran had transferred the weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, citing anonymous sources.
Sep. 10
Energy
Putin thought he could hold Europe hostage with the might of Russia’s energy sector. As it turns out, Europe may be in a position to dig Moscow’s economic grave.
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
A manufacturing company sent a detailed proposal to the Spanish government for the production of 50 combat vehicles per year for supply after an agreement Spain and Ukraine signed in May.
Sep. 10