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Russia
The Paris Olympics received rave reviews from Western media upon closing Sunday. Meanwhile, Russian media, excluded due to its war in Ukraine, criticized France's success.
Aug. 13
Putin
Speaking at the latest meeting on the Kursk situation Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine’s intention was to strengthen its future negotiating position.
Aug. 13
US
The United States has been in touch with European allies on reports that Iran is "planning to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters.
Aug. 13
Top News
Ukraine has captured 28 towns and villages, with the new front 40 km (25 miles) long, Kursk Regional Governor Alexei Smirnov said.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
Authorities in the Kursk region said they were widening their evacuation area to include Belovsky district and neighboring Belgorod region said it was evacuating Krasnoyaruzhsky district.
Aug. 12
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 12
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.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
The focus of this piece is to explore the options now available to Ukraine as it moves into the second week of operations in Kursk, as well as the considerations and risks involved with each option.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
AFU troops stormed across the border on Tuesday morning in what has been the largest and most successful such offensive by Kyiv since Russia’s full scale invasion.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
The Russian oligarch’s revelations simply toe the Kremlin political line as part of a complex web of maneuvering and deception. As Vladimir Putin plays a long game, the West must remain vigilant.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
Kyiv has deployed thousands of troops to the surprise operation, seizing the battlefield initiative after months of slow Russian advances across the east.
Aug. 12
War in Ukraine
900 days of Russia’s full-scale war; Russia’s one-sided view of history and morality; Belarusian dictator Lukashenka blusters on.
Aug. 11
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 11
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia posted a social media video demanding Maduro allow free political expression.
Aug. 11
War in Ukraine
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
Aug. 11