Michael Gloss, son of a CIA deputy director, died in April 2024 fighting for Russia in Ukraine after enlisting in the Russian army in September 2023. Prior to his military service, Gloss traveled extensively and expressed anti-American sentiments to friends. His motivations for joining the Russian military included anger towards the U.S. and a desire to expedite obtaining Russian citizenship for his environmental work. Gloss’s family held a funeral in December 2024, omitting mention of his service in the Russian army.
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During a Kharkiv press conference, Nebraska Senator Tom Brewer emphasized the critical nature of continued US military support for Ukraine, highlighting the dependence on US-supplied weapons and ammunition. His fifth visit to Ukraine, alongside a Nebraska delegation, focused on assessing Ukraine’s military and humanitarian needs for subsequent reporting to US officials. Senator Brewer also expressed evolving concerns regarding Donald Trump’s understanding of Vladimir Putin, contrasting initial overly positive assessments with a growing awareness of Putin’s true nature. Finally, the senator discussed the US peace proposal, noting the problematic nature of concessions such as recognizing Crimea’s annexation, which directly contradicts Ukrainian law.
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On the same day US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin for three hours of constructive talks focusing on Ukraine and other international issues, a senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow. Witkoff’s visit, his fourth since January, comes as President Trump’s 100-day deadline for ending the war approaches, with ongoing disagreements between the US and Ukraine regarding proposed peace deals. These competing proposals differ significantly on the status of Crimea and the level of concessions required from Ukraine. The general’s death, following a similar assassination of another Russian general in December, adds another layer of complexity to the already tense situation.
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On February 12, 2025, an RCMP Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter touched down at the Lansdowne port of entry. Recent polling data reveals that Canadians view relations with the U.S. as negatively as those with Russia. This coincides with a demonstrated willingness among Canadians to strengthen ties with both China and, more significantly, Mexico.
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Boris Johnson sharply criticized Donald Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace deal, arguing that it would offer Ukraine no meaningful concessions. The plan, which reportedly includes recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea and lifting sanctions, would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future Russian aggression. Johnson contrasted this with Ukraine’s significant sacrifices in resisting the invasion, emphasizing the need for long-term security guarantees from Western allies. He concluded that Trump’s proposal lacks a mechanism to prevent further Russian attacks.
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Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy head of the Russian armed forces’ main operations directorate, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow. The attack, similar to previous incidents claimed by Ukraine, occurred as Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to discuss potential peace deals in Ukraine. These talks, however, are complicated by significant differences between US and Ukrainian proposals for ending the conflict and by the ongoing violence. The Kremlin opened a criminal investigation into the bombing, while Kyiv has yet to comment.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s April 24th Washington visit aims to dissuade the U.S. from pressuring Ukraine into a peace deal unfavorable to Kyiv. This pressure stems from a controversial U.S. peace proposal reportedly including Russian annexation of Crimea and barring Ukraine from NATO. Rutte will argue that such a deal would embolden Russia and destabilize Europe, emphasizing the importance of upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty. He will also discuss NATO’s long-term defense strategy and burden-sharing among member states.
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A large-scale Russian air attack on Kyiv resulted in twelve deaths, including two children, and over ninety injuries. Following the attack, Donald Trump publicly urged Vladimir Putin to halt the violence, despite simultaneously advocating for a peace deal potentially involving Ukrainian territorial concessions. Trump’s call for a ceasefire comes amidst his self-imposed deadline and reported attempts to broker a peace agreement favorable to Russia. Ukrainian officials, however, rejected Trump’s perceived pro-Russian stance and reiterated their demand for an unconditional cessation of hostilities. The attack underscored the ongoing conflict’s brutality and the continued challenges to achieving a peaceful resolution.
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Allegations from purported former members of the neo-Nazi terrorist organization, the Base, accuse its Russian and American leader, Rinaldo Nazzaro, of being a Kremlin spy. This claim casts new light on the Base’s recent sabotage and assassination missions in Ukraine, seemingly aimed at undermining the Zelenskyy government. The former members cite suspicious behavior, including Nazzaro’s fluency in Russian and frequent travel to Russia, as evidence of his alleged ties to the FSB. Furthermore, the Base’s Ukraine operations, including paid assassinations and attacks on infrastructure, are described as a significantly large-scale Russian intelligence operation bolstered by a bought bot army on Telegram. Nazzaro’s use of Russian digital infrastructure for communications and his past appearance on Russian state television, despite denials, further support these allegations.
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In response to Russia’s extensive missile attack on Ukraine, President Macron reiterated France’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the international community to hold Russia solely responsible for the ongoing aggression. He specifically called for directing any international anger towards Putin, the aggressor, while emphasizing the need for a ceasefire contingent on Putin ceasing hostilities. Macron also criticized Putin’s contradictory claims of seeking peace while continuing attacks. France’s position remains steadfast in upholding international law and supporting Ukraine’s right to peace.
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John Q. Hosedrinker