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.

"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.

Putin's Journey will take us up to the present day, as the Russian leader confronts a new American president, each bent on curbing the power of the other. Watch free on CBC TV and CBC Gem on January 17 at 8 p.m.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Day of Unity of Ukraine. “Today, on the Day of Unity of Ukraine, we celebrate the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people. We also renew our commitment to a Ukraine that charts its own future with freedom and sovereignty.

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.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. From business magnates to foreign ministers, hundreds of prominent figures were in attendance at the Capitol Rotunda. Meanwhile,

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:

In a bold move, President Trump has announced potential 100% tariffs on BRICS nations and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, raising fears of a trade war. His administration’s focus is on curbing illegal drug imports and challenging global trade dynamics,

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argued President-elect Trump’s continued talk about expanding the United States is a distraction from the Cabinet picks and nominees he’s chosen to staff his second

Trump’s rhetoric on these geopolitical matters, though seemingly outlandish to some, holds an undeniable gravity. From his assertion that Canada should become the 51st state to his bizarre call for a “forced” annexation of Greenland,

The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestions that international borders can be redrawn — by force if necessary — are particularly inflammatory in Europe.