War in Ukraine

What we know so far about reports of battles being fought across the border in Russia

— Early reports suggest pro-Kyiv and anti-Putin partisans have launched significant attacks on Russian soil.

War in Ukraine

Zelensky’s European tour has won critical support for Ukraine’s counter-offensive

— The recent visits of Volodymyr Zelensky to his European allies to seek military and diplomatic support for the war against Russia was a success as Germany, France, and Britain have agreed to provide Ukraine with more weapons and equipment for its counter-offensive.

Geopolitics

Why the West needs to offer Brazil, India, and South Africa a new deal

— Emerging powers like Brazil, India, and South Africa are unhappy with the current global power structure and seek more recognition and influence. The West should offer more incentives to these countries to support its stance on Ukraine.

Stats

Russia’s support base grows as countries continue to mix vodka with their politics

— Russia’s support base is slowly growing while countries condemning it have decreased, particularly from emerging economies.

War in Ukraine

Drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin – Logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day

— The drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin remains shrouded in mystery. The logic suggests a false flag but here are some of the possible explanations.

OPINION

The risk of nuclear war over Ukraine is real. We need diplomacy now

— The Cold War may be over, but Russia’s nuclear threat is real and dangerous. We must act to avoid a crisis.

Geopolitics

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

— Global efforts to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality instead of condemning Russia. African and Latin American countries remain mostly neutral whilst China and India maintain a balancing act through their strategic partnership with Russia.

COMMENT

Ukraine war re-positions ‘the heart of Europe’ more eastwards... in Poland

— Poland’s importance in Europe is evolving due to its strong stance against Russian aggression in Ukraine, having hosted Ukrainian refugees, provided aid and supplies, and pushed for Ukraine’s NATO and EU integration.

War in Ukraine

Ukraine war: The lessons from the Northern Ireland peace process

— Ukraine is hinting it may be prepared to talk, with conditions. Here’s what both sides could learn from the Northern Ireland peace process.

Geopolitics

Finland joins Nato in a major blow to Putin which doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia

— Finland has gone from neutral to a Nato member in 30 years, in a move that effectively doubles the length of the border between Nato and Russia, and Sweden could be set to follow.

War in Ukraine

Tragic milestone: Over 500 children killed in Ukraine conflict, says UNICEF

— The head of UNICEF has reported that child casualties in Ukraine have reached a tragic milestone, coinciding with a recent report by the UN human rights office highlighting the increasing numbers of deaths and injuries since the Russian invasion in February 2022.

War in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine reach agreement on Black Sea Grain Initiative

— The UN announced the Black Sea Grain Initiative to facilitate safe exports of grain and related products from Ukrainian seaports. It has helped stabilise global food prices.

War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Beijing’s peace initiative offers glimpse at how China plans to win the war

— Beijing’s 12-point proposal is a broad-brush plan for an end to hostilities which positions China as a key power broker.

War in Ukraine

A year on, here’s what life has been like for Ukrainian refugees in the UK

— One year after the war in Ukraine began, refugees have faced anguish and despair as they adapt to life in the UK. Despite challenges, people are striving to maintain hope and continue on with determination.

War in Ukraine

Russia announces its suspension from the last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension

— Putin’s announcement that Russia will no longer participate in the New START pauses the last remaining nuclear weapons agreement between the U.S. and Russia.

War in Ukraine

Biden’s visit to Kyiv sets the seal on a year of growing western unity and Russian isolation

— The message is clear: this war must end in Ukraine, and the West will do all it can to ensure this outcome.