World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 8
Nobel
While acknowledging the president-elect as a “strong” leader Belarus says it will nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he brings an end to the war in Ukraine.
Nov. 8
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 7
Belarus
The government in Minsk has initiated a wave of arrests in the lead-up to January’s presidential election, according to a Belarusian human rights group.
Nov. 7
War in Ukraine
An advisor to the Lithuanian president has accused Russian military intelligence of planning sabotage attacks on US bound aircraft after incendiary devices were discovered at DHL depots.
Nov. 7
US
Biden dropped out of the race against Trump in July and handed the Democratic nomination to vice president Harris — but is now likely to see his legacy dismantled by the Republican’s comeback.
Nov. 7
Ukraine
Harris concedes as Trump is named president-elect and Biden shores up aid to Ukraine; Zelensky seeks reassurance from foreign partners; Kyiv sustains damage in another overnight attack by Russia.
Nov. 7
Ukraine
Amidst concerns that Washington’s support for Ukraine could diminish following Donald Trump’s latest victory, some Ukrainians remain hopeful for the future.
Nov. 6
Ukraine
Based on available evidence, Trump’s return to office would likely mean forcing Ukraine into exchanging territories for peace, however long that’d last – though it’s too early to say for sure.
Nov. 6
US
Will U.S. support for Ukraine change with a new president? What do everyday Ukrainians have to say about this?
Nov. 6
Washington
Even when Congress’ upper house was almost evenly split, Republicans were fairly supportive of Ukraine but still, the shift may cast some doubt on the future of foreign aid
Nov. 6
War in Ukraine
Russian social media has reacted with skepticism and frustration to Donald Trump’s election win, particularly towards his promise to end the war in Ukraine quickly.
Nov. 6
US
While it’s tempting, and at times justified, to be deeply dissatisfied with what Trump stands for, we must face reality and cooperate with the new US president. A Polish viewpoint.
Nov. 6
US
His victory came as voters have expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of living as a result of a post-pandemic surge in inflation that pushed consumer prices up by more than 20%.
Nov. 6
Putin
The Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed he doubted whether the US position on the war in Ukraine would change and said he was unaware if Moscow planned to congratulate Trump.
Nov. 6
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The latest change to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with the US’s long-range weaponry opens up hundreds of targets inside Russia.
Nov. 18