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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.
12h ago
War in Ukraine
Trump talked about Biden, seeing Putin’s point of view, flat fields and bullets; and again pushed the narrative that the US is paying everything for the defense of Ukraine, and Europe not a red cent.
1d ago
US
Philip Morris International led the list, paying $220 million, followed by PepsiCo ($135 million), Mars ($99 million), and others such as Procter & Gamble, Mondelez, Citigroup, and Cargill.
1d ago
Zelensky
Ukraine proposes a prisoner exchange with Pyongyang after capturing North Korean soldiers; Zelensky offers aid to wildfire-hit Los Angeles; Russia intensifies its offensive in the east.
1d ago
US
The US Treasury Department designed over 180 ships and Russian oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, fulfilling “the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy.”
Jan. 11
US
With two weeks to his inauguration, Trump set alarm bells ringing with provocative statements including refusing to rule out using military force to seize Denmark’s territory Greenland.
Jan. 10
War in Ukraine
Russia paid the Taliban $200K per coalition soldier killed; Carter funeral in Washington gathers five former US presidents and four first ladies, as a president’s “character” is called into question.
Jan. 10
US
Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, has died at the age 86, but his cover of an anti-war song, which serves as a poignant reminder of the futility of war, has come full circle back to Ukraine.
Jan. 8
US
As the American weapons manufacturers bow out, Germany’s top arms producer is stepping in, sending DAX share prices skyrocketing.
Jan. 8
War in Ukraine
In their ongoing attempt to destroy Ukraine’s economy, the Kremlin may be prioritizing locations that have mineral resources Kyiv could use as an incentive for more Western aid.
Jan. 8
War in Ukraine
Blinken said that the outgoing administration of President Biden, which has given Kyiv billions of dollars in assistance, wants to ensure that “Ukraine has the strongest possible hand to play”.
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
Kyiv’s use of US ATACMS has infuriated the Kremlin, which has threatened to hit central Kyiv with a hypersonic ballistic missile in response to the strikes.
Jan. 5
War in Ukraine
Ambassador Gilmore explains the broader consequences of Russia’s actions and what’s at stake if the international community fails to push back against Putin’s expansionist ambitions.
Jan. 3
Europe
The Ukrainian president and several other world leaders expressed horror after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed 10, injured 35 on New Year’s. Police continue looking for collaborators.
Jan. 1
Ukraine
Some of our authors reflect on what 2024 brought and the challenges ahead in 2025.
Dec. 30, 2024
In their ongoing attempt to destroy Ukraine’s economy, the Kremlin may be prioritizing locations that have mineral resources Kyiv could use as an incentive for more Western aid.
Jan. 8