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WAR IN UKRAINE: January 12, 2023

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu appointed Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Wednesday to oversee the military campaign in Ukraine, in the latest shake-up of Moscow's military leadership. The battle for Soledar in eastern Ukraine intensifies

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WAR IN UKRAINE: December 30, 2022

Russia staged another attack on Kyiv with Iranian-built drones. All five were shot down. Air defenses also destroyed 10 attack drones targeting Dnipropetrovsk & Zaporizhzhia regions. Almost half-a-million people in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa and surrounding region remain without power

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WAR IN UKRAINE: December 26, 2022

Moscow says three military personnel were killed early on December 26 by debris from a downed Ukrainian drone, which was shot down and fell over a military base in Russia's southwestern Saratov region. Russian forces bombarded scores of towns in Ukraine on Christmas Day as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations

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WAR IN UKRAINE: December 13, 2022

Heavy shelling and artillery fire were reported in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region overnight. Russia will continue targeting Ukraine’s power supply, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said

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WAR IN UKRAINE: December 6, 2022

Strikes on Russian targets continue as Ukraine recovers from a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks. The deficit in the energy system remains at the level of 19% of the projected consumption.

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WAR IN UKRAINE: November 27, 2022

Shelling by Russian forces struck several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as authorities continued to work to restore power, water, and heating after weeks of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and as temperatures plunge with the beginning of winter.

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CBC Radio The Current: Ukraine Russia Tensions

CBC Radio The Current: Host Matt Galloway delves into the rapidly-escalating situation on the Ukraine-Russia border. Global Affairs Analyst Michael Bociurkiw provides his assessment what is happening, the aims of the Kremlin and options available to the West.

Michael BociurkiwApril 22, 2021ukraine, Russia, zelensky, Putin, CBC, michael bociurkiw, Bociurkiw, OSCE, moscow, diplomacy, conflict, Joe Biden, Merkel, Emmanuel MacronComment

‘Servant of the People’ - Who Once Rallied Against Tax-Funded Privileges - Found to be Living in Opulent State Dacha

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, who campaigned on eliminating taxpayer-funded perks, is found to be living amid opulence in a state-owned mansion, the Schemes TV program reveals.

Michael BociurkiwJuly 11, 2020ukraine, Bociurkiw, Zelenskyy, Kyiv, Ukraine, kyiv, Corruption, breaking news, politics, Zelensky

Coronavirus Pandemic: Latest Update (April 24, 2020)

As some jurisdictions move to relax Covid-19 restrictions, businesses are coming up with innovative solutions to maintain health and safety.

Michael BociurkiwApril 24, 2020coronavirus outbreak, covid19, Bociurkiw, retail, italy, USA, health, travel, Polio, world health organization, US, China, airline, public health, coronavirus, technology, china, Michael Bociurkiw

Coronavirus Pandemic: Latest Update (April 6, 2020)

As the Covid-19 pandemic makes it terrifying march around the globe, ravaging the economy along with it, we are at a point where things could still get worse before they get better.

In the Field: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a Pacific nation few people get to visit. Extremely isolated with a challenging terrain, it has its share of problems. But it also has enormous potential above and beyond the rich natural resources. I find out more during a one-month fact-finding mission…

Michael BociurkiwApril 7, 2019Papua New Guinea, APEC, Bociurkiw, Immigration, Michael Bociurkiw, emergencies, politics, Asia, G20, health, diplomacy, China, Corruption, aid, human rights, PNG, Polio, disasters Comment

Khashoggi Murder Prompts Canada to Get Tough on Saudis

ANALYSIS: In a bold move, Canada has announced targeted sanctions on 17 Saudis believed to be linked to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But does the government have the stomach to take further actions, including cancelling a multi billion dollar arms deal with the Kingdom?