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War in Ukraine
Washington’s announcement last week that it would send anti-personnel landmines to Kyiv was immediately criticised by human rights campaigners.
Nov. 25
War in Ukraine
UN Security Council blasts Russia’s lies and cynicism; European leaders react to Biden’s long-range strike approval; Trump’s national security adviser chimes in on the issue.
Nov. 19
War in Ukraine
With Russia’s full-scale invasion approaching the 1,000-day mark, 3.7 million people have already been displaced inside Ukraine and around 6.7 million have fled as refugees, according to UN figures.
Nov. 15
War in Ukraine
Those subjected to torture have included conscientious objectors to the draft as well as mobilized men and regular troops who have refused orders to fight against Ukraine.
Oct. 30
UN
The arrested man worked for the UN World Food Program in the eastern hotspot of Pokrovsk is believed to have relayed information on Ukrainian positions to a Russian agent using an online messenger.
Oct. 28
War in Ukraine
With the UN having been and continuing to be unable to show moral leadership in Ukraine, perhaps it’s time that we should consider a new League of Democracies.
Oct. 27
War in Ukraine
BRICS also failed to condemn Russia’s criminal war against Ukraine and euphemistically labelled it a "situation," once again confirming what it stands for.
Oct. 25
War in Ukraine
Berlin and Washington remain opposed to immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine; ICC scolds Mongolia for failure to arrest Putin during his visit; Meanwhile, UN chief meets with Putin at BRICS summit.
Oct. 25
Putin
Ukraine’s foreign ministry said meeting Putin now “does not advance the cause of peace” and “damages the UN’s reputation.”
Oct. 24
War in Ukraine
Seoul's spy agency said Friday that Pyongyang sent a "large-scale" troop deployment to help its ally, claiming that 1,500 special forces were already training in Russia's Far East.
Oct. 22
War in Ukraine
Visiting Ukraine, US defense secretary outlines $400M aid package; Kyiv criticizes Putin meeting with UN chief on Thursday; Russian milbloggers describe use of pesticides on Ukrainian POWs.
Oct. 22
UN
With the UN estimating that almost a quarter of Ukraine's territory is currently contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) the need for innovative demining techniques continues.
Oct. 17
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 12
Ukraine
September saw a record number of civilian casualties in Ukraine for 2024 – 208 dead and 1,220 injured. The casualties are due primarily to glide bomb and drone attacks.
Oct. 12
UN
Guterres is going to Russia despite its war against Ukraine and gross violation of the UN Charter.
Oct. 10
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 12