Sunday, March 9, 2025

Russian forces snuck through gas pipeline to ambush Ukrainian troops in Kursk

A workers walks next to gas pipelines.

A statement from Ukraine's airborne assault forces said that Russian soldiers had used the pipeline in an attempt to gain a foothold, but the Russians were promptly detected and attacked with rockets, artillery and drones.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kursk-pipeline-attack-russia-ukraine-war-1.7478894?cmp=rss

A 'delicate situation' for King Charles: Royal soft power and diplomacy in the face of world turmoil

Two people shake hands in a formal room with a wooden pillar to the side and large tree-like plants in the background.

King Charles hasn’t made any official public statements on current high-level political matters that are critical for countries where he is head of state. But in his recent actions, there could be subtle signals and a reflection of the kind of soft power and diplomacy the monarchy can try to exert.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/king-charles-soft-power-commonwealth-day-royal-pets-1.7477783?cmp=rss