Two years into the war, Ukrainian authorities have amassed a wealth of evidence and testimony from survivors of sexual violence and torture, and are now preparing to use some of the cases to prove before the International Criminal Court that Russia sanctioned the tactics. Two years in, Ukraine authorities have …
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Ukraine’s fate is now tied to a tumultuous place: the U.S. Congress
Ukraine’s fate is now tied to a tumultuous place: the U.S. Congress. Vital American funding for its defence is now swept up in uncertainty, but there are still several ways it could continue. Here’s the outlook. U.S. funding for Ukraine war is swept up in uncertainty, but there are still …
Read More »NATO at 75: Is Canada losing its grip on the world’s greatest military alliance?
Inarguably bigger and more seasoned than it was when it was born from the ashes of the Second World War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — the West’s great military alliance — celebrated a milestone Thursday: three-quarters of a century of keeping the peace in Europe. Canada was a founding …
Read More »Ravaged by war, Russia’s army is rebuilding with surprising speed
Russia's military has suffered enormous losses in the two years since it invaded Ukraine. Multiple experts and top military commanders are warning that Moscow is finding innovative ways to rebuild, despite sanctions. It's an effort that could tip the balance on the battlefield in Ukraine and throughout Europe. The Kremlin …
Read More »Ukraine digs in as the West stumbles to keep up with Russian war production
Nearly a year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the embattled nation's allies are becoming skittish and donations of money and materiel are threatening to dry up. Could 2024 be the year that decides the war's outcome? Early optimism is being replaced by anxiety as politics threatens Ukraine's …
Read More »Here’s where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands after nearly 2 years of war
Nearly two years into the war, Russia on Friday launched its "most massive aerial attack" on Ukraine. The 18-hour barrage that killed dozens brought the war back into focus for many, including CBC readers who want to know where the conflict stands. War headed toward stalemate as support from Ukraine's …
Read More »White House confirms reports of Russia’s ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon capability
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth. Spokesperson says Russian weapon not currently operational, no threat to safety The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" …
Read More »As allies scramble to supply Ukraine, Canada still has no deal to ramp up munitions production
More than a year and a half after receiving proposals to ramp production of artillery shells, the Canadian government is still debating whether to make investments in plants in Quebec and Ontario. Defence Minister Bill Blair says he's had discussions but has not signed any deals. Sources say Ottawa isn't …
Read More »Trudeau in Kyiv today as Ukraine marks second anniversary of full-scale Russian invasion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. PM says Ukrainians are fighting and dying for 'our collective future' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The …
Read More »After Navalny, Russians abroad are at pivotal moment in quest to remove Putin
In the wake of Alexei Navalny's death, Russian opposition figures find themselves at a pivotal moment in their quest to unseat Vladimir Putin — an opportunity, say some, to unify their ranks and perhaps even raise more support for their cause in Western capitals. Opposition leader's death may present an …
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