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War in Ukraine
Ukraine targeted a military airbase in North Ossetia, causing minor damage according to the governor, who added that officials are on high alert and all mass events in Mozdoksky district are canceled.
Jun. 8
War in Ukraine
The prospect of Ukraine suffering severe power cuts this winter is looming over the whole country in the wake of a Russian campaign to target thermal and hydroelectric plants.
Jun. 5
Putin
No Russian official representing Vladimir Putin's government has been invited by the Elysee Palace due to the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, now in its third year.
Jun. 5
War in Ukraine
While hybrid warfare may seem less harmful than a direct military strike by the enemy, it is no less inimical to national security and poses a serious threat.
Jun. 4
War in Ukraine
The issue has been deeply divisive among Ukraine's supporters, with some reluctant to permit Ukraine to strike over the border, fearing this could drag them closer to direct conflict with Moscow.
Jun. 3
US
Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
Jun. 3
Russia
Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the hacking attack as part of Russia’s attempts to destabilise the European Union ahead of next month’s European Parliament elections.
Jun. 3
US
US Space Forces Command announced on May 30 it will conduct separate tests of two unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from its Vandenberg base on June 4 and 6
Jun. 2
Russia
Russian media reported two dead as a result of the fire, adding that allegedly “the UAV attack version is not considered.”
Jun. 2
War in Ukraine
Many European countries are seduced by the irresistible temptation of fashioning a modus vivendi with even the worst of regimes in Moscow. It’s a mistake that should not be repeated.
Jun. 2
War in Ukraine
Ukraine began tracking war-related environmental damages when the invasion began in 2022. Since then 5,000 incidents have already been identified, which it considers to be environmental crimes.
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
Russia
In order to pay for the continuing war against Ukraine, the Russian government is forced to raise revenue with higher tax rates. But the tax increases tend to favor the wealthy.
Jun. 1
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. 1
Russia
Whenever a world leader dies, either by sinister or natural causes, you can be sure Moscow will warp the narrative to sow, if not panic, then at least cynicism and doubt.
Jun. 1
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20