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The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
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Ukraine
Canadian Member of Parliament Yvan Baker emphasizes that supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression is a matter of vital national security for Canada, the US, and all NATO countries.
Jan. 10
Canada
Trudeau’s political fortunes plunged to new depths following the surprise resignation in December of his former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland.
Jan. 6
Ukraine
While internal taxes financed Ukraine’s defense needs, the top five sources that covered Ukraine’s budget deficit in 2024 were the EU, domestic bonds, the US, the IMF and Japan.
Jan. 6
War in Ukraine
In Washington, Yermak meets with National Security Adviser; Moscow advances around Selydove, near Pokrovsk; Canada pledges CAD 5 billion for G7 loan to Kyiv; CNN: US asks China to pressure Pyongyang.
Oct. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Harris takes on pro-Trump interviewer on Fox; Canada probes “foreign interference” in upcoming elections; Pentagon unveils new $425M aid package for Kyiv, including missiles and ammo.
Oct. 17, 2024
Canada
Experts said Canada is aware of the sanction circumventions, but “staffing inadequacies” have likely prevented the government from taking solid actions against the illicit export of microelectronics.
Oct. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Focusing on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine from the perspective of Russian soldiers, the film will have two screenings at the TIFF Lightbox cultural center in Toronto, the festival said.
Sep. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
A controversial film by a director who had worked with Russia’s RT was scheduled to be screened at the festival in Toronto, but after a wave of protests, the organizers suspended the screening.
Sep. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
US, UK unveil $1.5B in new aid during joint diplomatic visit to Kyiv; Canada looks into Russian meddling as conservatives threaten early elections; Latvia pledges €40M in armored vehicles and drones.
Sep. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Eugene Czolij listed in ‘The Best Lawyers in Canada’ for the 14th consecutive year.
Sep. 3, 2024
Canada
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has certified the use of the multi-purpose mine-resistant vehicle, said to one of the world’s safest, for its armed forces.
Aug. 18, 2024
Canada
Returning to Ukraine is an inconvenience for most expats in the absence of direct flights, but the need to transit through third countries made the journey impossible for the Masood family.
Aug. 11, 2024
Putin
The children of the Russian sleeper agents arrested in Slovenia who were released as part of yesterday’s prisoner swap only learned their true nationality on the plane to Moscow.
Aug. 3, 2024
Canada
Canada can and should do more now to support Ukraine — and it’s in her interest and those of her partners to do so.
May. 25, 2024
Canada
British historian Timothy Garton Ash used the prize money from his book to help provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with badly needed drones and night-vision equipment.
May. 17, 2024
Canadian Member of Parliament Yvan Baker emphasizes that supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression is a matter of vital national security for Canada, the US, and all NATO countries.
Jan. 10