- 29 September, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityRussia Ukraine war
More explosions heard in Kyiv in sign assault is intensifying
By Aleksandar Vasovic KYIV (Reuters) - Up to a dozen explosions were heard in downtown Kyiv on Friday morning and air raid sirens wailed, in an apparent sign Russian missile…
Beginning of the End : Emergence of a New World Order
The outcomes of events during critical periods of human history are often shaped by existing political and economic considerations that shape the balance of power. These are often a manifestation…
By Col (Dr) DPK Pillay (Retd)
EU considers suspending equal treatment for Russia at WTO
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said it was looking into suspending 'most-favoured nation' (MFN) treatment for Russia at the World Trade Organization over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, meaning the…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says defence lines holding against Russian attacks
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukraine's defence lines were holding against the Russian attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his latest video on Thursday, adding there had been no respite in…
Jaishankar briefs consultative panel on Ukraine crisis, oppn leaders say stand united with govt
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI): The opposition stands united with the government, several leaders said on Thursday after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the consultative committee of his ministry…
Moody’s, Fitch downgrade Russia’s rating to ‘junk’ grade following sanctions by West
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) Moody's and Fitch on Thursday downgraded Russia's sovereign rating to 'junk' grade following severe sanctions by western countries. While Moody's Investors Service downgraded Russia's long-term…
The Unfolding Tragedy in Europe
The ‘special military operation’ announced by President Vladimir Putin, 69, on 24th February 2022 continues with no end in sight. Let us examine the genesis of the crisis in and…
By K P Fabian
A million refugees have fled Ukraine – UNHCR head
ZURICH (Reuters) - A million people have fled Ukraine in a week after Russia invaded the country, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Twitter. "In just…
France’s Macron: Russia’s Putin alone chose war in Ukraine
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denounced the "lies" spread by the Russian government to justify a war in Ukraine, but said he would remain in contact with…
Russia says it captures Ukrainian city of Kherson -RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday Russian armed forces have captured the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, RIA news agency reported.
Malaysia to deny entry of Russia-flagged tanker sanctioned by U.S
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -A Russian-flagged oil tanker will not be allowed to call at Kuala Linggi port in Malaysia, its government said on Tuesday, amid pressure on…
UK’s Johnson says we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO…
