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The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
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
War in Ukraine
US Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said the PRC provided a range of technologies to Moscow, maintaining strong ties with Russia throughout the invasion.
Jun. 28
War in Ukraine
A list published in the EU's Official Journal includes several companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
China presents itself as a neutral party in the war and says it is not sending lethal assistance to either side, unlike the United States and other Western nations.
Jun. 18
Russia
Russia, China, and Iran are waging information wars against Western countries, particularly at universities, and it’s Ukrainian and Jewish students who are paying the price.
Jun. 17
Zelensky
Trump rails against aid for Kyiv at rally; Pop legend boo-ed at German concert for Ukraine support; Russian journalist killed by drone; After Peace Summit, Swiss vow to take talks to Moscow, Beijing
Jun. 17
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky, however, revealed that Russia was "not ready" to discuss a just and lasting peace.
Jun. 16
Zelensky
Zelensky’s accusations that Beijing was disrupting the Swiss peace summit seem to deviate from Kyiv’s earlier official stance. There might be multiple reasons for the change.
Jun. 5
Zelensky
Beijing believes the conference "should have the recognition of Russia and Ukraine, equal participation of all parties and fair discussion of all peace plans."
Jun. 2
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 2
Russia
Alibaba’s reported move to reject payments in rubles and cease deliveries to Russia in fear of secondary US sanctions is likely to further restrict access to foreign goods for Russian citizens.
Jun. 2
War in Ukraine
China briefed diplomats this week that unmet conditions included recognition by both Russia and Ukraine, equal participation from all parties, and fair discussion of all proposals.
May. 31
In a shock to donors, the former US president is reported to have suggested he would have bombed the two capitals if they invaded Ukraine and Taiwan during his presidency.
May. 29