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NATO silent on Russian 'red line' for strategic reasons, former ambassador says
Kerry Buck, former Canadian ambassador to NATO, says the alliance is not public about its 'red line' in the Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to maintain the advantage of 'strategic ambiguity.'
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Retired U.S. general on Russia’s strategic shift in Ukraine
David Petraeus, a retired U.S. general and former CIA director, explains why Russia’s claim it would focus on ‘liberating’ Ukraine’s Donbas region could be seen as a climb-down and what’s behind an ‘unusual’ loss of Russian generals in...
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Source: Federal budget expected to pour $8B in new money into Canadian military
Former Chief of the Defence Staff, Retired General Tom Lawson, on the $8 billion in new money for the Department of National Defence, to be unveiled in the federal budget.
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Putin urges West to ensure Ukraine won't join NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin used portions of an annual marathon news conference to pressure Western countries into accepting his demands for security guarantees — including making sure Ukraine won't be allowed to join NATO.
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How real is the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine?
According to some reports, Russia has amassed as many as 100,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine and in annexed Crimea in recent weeks, stoking fears of a new war. But what are the odds of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? We asked an...
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Why Putin Seems So Focused on Invading Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin openly invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine on Thursday following weeks of overtures and discussions on keeping an incursion from happening. David Salvo, the deputy director for the Alliance for...
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Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine want stronger sanctions against Russia
US intelligence officials say Russia has amassed 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is preparing for a possible invasion early next year. Moscow has denied any intention to attack.
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NATO blast and four other takeaways from Putin's annual speech
Putin stressed that Moscow "made it clear that any further NATO movement to the east is unacceptable".
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Putin turns up the heat, urges West to ensure Ukraine won't join NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin used portions of an annual marathon news conference to pressure Western countries into accepting his demands for security guarantees — including making sure Ukraine won't be allowed to join NATO.
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Putin addresses Ukraine, COVID, Navalny in annual news conference
Russian president also discusses US relations and the economy during marathon question-and-answer session.
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Russia's war on Ukraine on NATO's doorstep after airstrike on military base in Western Ukraine
Former Vice-Chief of Defence Staff Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman joins Power & Politics to discuss what a Russian strike on a Ukranian military base close to the Polish border could mean for the NATO military alliance.
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NATO needs to be more coordinated and agile in efforts to support Ukraine, says Polish Ambassador to NATO
Poland's Ambassador to NATO Tomasz Szatkowski says one way for NATO to support Ukraine "would be to try to look at post-Warsaw Pact equipment that is in the disposal of some members." He says the Alliance is facing more challenges and...
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What Canadian Forces will be asked to do in Poland
Rosemary Barton Lives speaks with Minister of International Development, Harjit Sajjan, on Ottawa's decision to deploy Canadian troops to Poland this week on a humanitarian mission to help support refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of...
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Ukraine asks Canada to strengthen its defences during NATO meeting
Ukraine’s foreign minister has asked Canada to help strengthen its defences amid escalating tensions with Russia, while NATO warns Russia will face “high impact” sanction if it attacks.
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Ukraine says it will not abandon NATO goal or give 'security guarantee' to Russia
Kyiv called for the West to stand firm against Moscow on Friday, as the Kremlin said it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
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Biden and Putin to talk next week amid growing tensions over Ukraine
The planned talks come after Kyiv has warned Russia could invade next month. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
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Canada, NATO pledge support for Ukraine amid Russia tensions
NATO leaders meeting to discuss the escalating tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border have pledged support for Ukraine if there’s an attack, but wouldn’t promise military aid.
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Russian military build-up and Belarus border crisis are 'absolutely connected', says Ukrainian PM
In an interview with Euronews, Denys Shmyhal denounces Russian's intervention and attempts to derail Ukraine's bid for EU membership.
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NATO, Russia spar as foreign ministers meet in Latvia
The US secretary of state says any Russian aggression in Ukraine will trigger "serious consequences".
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Russian military build-up near Ukraine is 'unprovoked and unexplained': NATO chief
The United States has shared intelligence with European allies warning of a possible invasion of Ukraine.
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'Significant' chance Russia will invade Ukraine, says ex-diplomat
Russia has a 'cocktail' of domestic reasons to invade Ukraine, says Leigh Turner, Britain's former ambassador to Ukraine. He says the West needs to give Russia reasons not to invade.
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Unpacking Russia's Massive Joint Military Exercise in Belarus
Russia is preparing alongside Belarus for reportedly one of the largest joint military exercises ever held. Some analysts are concerned this could be a disguise for a real attack, while the Kremlin contends that the exercise is meant to...
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Ukrainian and Estonian presidents hold press conference amid Russian tensions
Ukrainian president holds media briefing after talks with Estonian president over latest escalation by Russia in eastern Ukraine.
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Analysis: Is Russia already at war with the West?
Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer says, from Russian President Vladimir Putin's perspective, providing Ukraine with lethal weapons, intelligence and imposing sanctions on Russia are "acts of war."