The federal government announced on Dec. 19, 2022, that it had ordered a freeze on $26 million US held in a Canadian bank account by an offshore investment fund, saying the money ultimately belonged to Roman Abramovich, a high-profile ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin is attempting to use the prospect of negotiations to buy time and gain an upper hand in the war in Ukraine, even as he slyly appeals to President Trump’s ego. Trump must not let

A victory for Putin means, in due time, a re-charting of the entire map of Europe, to suit his vision of a Russian empire that never lost the Cold War. The only way to end the war in Ukraine is to ensure that Russia loses and that Ukraine wins.

After that, he also spoke to global leaders and warned Iran and asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the Ukraine ... After bad news from US, Canada, Saudi Arabia crown prince gives ...

In contrast, the Russian Federation has been referred to as an “imitation democracy”. It has institutions that one would find in democratic systems of government (a parliament and a directly elected president). But, among other flaws, these institutions do not function within a genuinely competitive or fair electoral environment.

Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term in the White House, and international figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to the 47th president's inauguration. Here's what world leaders are saying:

President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

Trump has the levers to force Putin to end the Russia-Ukraine war promptly if he dispenses with the Biden Administration’s tepid, inconsistent economic pressure.

Here's what world leaders are saying: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on ... abundance of divine blessings," the pope said. Canada's outgoing prime minister, Justin Trudeau ...

TSX futures followed sentiment lower even as investors looked ahead to an expected Bank of Canada rate cut on Wednesday. As The Globe’s Mark Rendell reports, the country is bracing for a trade war with the United States that could push our economy into a recession and raise consumer prices.

Slowly, what was to be expected begins. After an instant exit from the WHO, Trump began to talk about the fact that the United States could return. This is what Trump's entire policy is built on: sensationalism,

Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.