Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially moved the date of Christmas from Jan 7 to Dec. 25th, in another step to differentiate Ukraine from Russia. I explain why I’ll be sticking to the ‘Old Calendar’ traditions….
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As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his annual press conference in Kyiv, I joined CNN International anchors Zain Asher and Bianna Golodryga to discuss the state of the war and the performance of the former TV comedian as a war time president.
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Ahead of a crucial UN Security Council vote calling for a pause in fighting in Gaza, I speak to BBC World Television about the consequences should it be vetoed by the U.S. or be watered down to the point where it’s irrelevant. With the death toll in the Strip approaching 20,000, the inability or unwillingness of the U.S. to put more pressure on Israel to stop the carnage is absolutely astonishing.
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I join, for the first time on radio, Vassy to discuss some of the wider regional context surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. He helps examine the situation happening in Jordan's capital, Amman.
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With Israel renewing its attacks on the Gaza Strip, it is doubtful that even clever diplomacy will bring a quick restoration of relations between Jordan and Israel. In the meantime, King Abdullah and his advisers may need to further recalibrate their relations with the U.S. and Israel, and any move could be extremely costly.
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“Christmas has come early for Mr. Putin” - me commenting to ABC News’ Beverley O’Connor on the shameful collapse of a massive $61bn U.S. funding package for Ukraine. “US lawmakers behind this should be prepared for history to judge them harshly.”
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Back on air with CNN’s Isa Soares, we discuss the chaos on Capitol Hill regarding US funding to Ukraine - as well as the long term consequences for the globe of Ukraine fatigue.
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Live from Kyiv, I speak to the BBC’s Tanya Beckett about the unexplained cancellation of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address to the U.S. Senate as tens of billions of dollars in aid is on the line
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Live from Kyiv, I speak to CNN anchor Rosemary Church about threatened US aid to Ukraine. And what’s the dire consequences if it fails to pass Capitol Hill.
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Live from Toronto, I speak to BBC World News Television's Newsday programme about the imminent release of hostages from the Gaza Strip.
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Live from Rome, I speak to Singapore-based Channel News Asia about a possible hostage deal that could see at least 50 hostages freed from Gaza in exchange for a pause in fighting.
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The iron fist which Mr. Netanyahu has employed may very wipe Hamas off the face of the earth, but at what cost? It is doubtful that more extremism on its doorstep and diplomatic isolation when Israel needs friends most will best serve its longer term interests.
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Live from their studios in Yafo, I joined Israel 24 news channel for a discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, as well as the long-term consequences and international reaction.
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Pressure continues to mount on the Israeli Defence Force to avoid civilian casualties during its assault on Gaza. Speaking from Tel Aviv, the Atlantic Council's Michael Bociurkiw tells The World the scenes in Gaza are "apocalyptic".
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Live from Tel Aviv, I speak to presenter Helena Humphrey about the war in Ukraine - why it needs to be supported - shifting attention caused by the Israel-Hamas war, and the feelings here on the ground towards the war and the beleaguered Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu
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On MSNBC’s The Eleventh Hour, I described the complexity of providing humanitarian aid in the midst of war.
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Live from Rome, I speak to. BBC World NewsDay about the frustrating efforts to send aid into Gaza from Egypt
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This morning on MSNBC’s Way Too Early, I spoke to host Jonathan Lemire about rising tensions in the Middle East ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to the region tomorrow.
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It is hard to imagine any world leader wanting to share the foreign policy swamp in which the beleaguered Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, currently finds himself But that’s where things stand over his huge fumble with superpower and major trading partner, India
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It was a speech that was vintage Joe Biden: oscillating between global statesman and messenger of doom and gloom if the world doesn’t wake up to the consequences of naked and senseless aggression. My hot take on the U.S. President’s address to the UN General Assembly
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