Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, has warned that Poland’s actions may lead to a direct confrontation with Russia and Belarus, potentially leading to a third World War. Medvedev believes Poland could fulfil “the role of ‘the hyena of Europe’ that unleashed World War III”, TASS reports. The Russian delegate made this claim, condemning Poland’s “reckless actions”. He believed […]
Russia-Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in Russian strikes on apartment block in city of Dnipro
At least 30 people have been killed in an apartment block in the city of Dnipro after it was hit by Russian missiles, Al Jazeera reported. Natalia Babachenko, the regional governor’s adviser, said 30 people had been confirmed dead so far, and more than 30 were hospitalised, with 12 in […]
Farooq Abdullah hopes PM Modi will be successful in ending Russia-Ukraine war
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be successful in “ending the Russia-Ukraine war” that has stretched for nearly nine months. The NC chief stated that the war has created havoc on global economic situation. “I am happy that India has got […]
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities come under multiple rocket strikes
Multiple explosions rocked Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Monday morning local media reported citing the city’s mayor. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing out from several areas in Kyiv. Explosions also reported in the cities of Lviv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, Dnipro and, Ternopil. Multiple explosions are being reported in cities all across […]
China gains from Russia-Ukraine war, increases aluminium exports to Europe
Known for shrewd diplomatic moves, China is exploiting the Russia-Ukraine situation and increasing its aluminium exports which outstrips its imports manifold and these new dynamics have spurred criticism by both the United States and Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has flipped the global aluminium market. It is transforming China […]
BRI westward expansion of China looks bleak amid Russia-Ukraine war
Changes in the geopolitical situation as a result of the Russian-Ukraine war will have an increasing impact on China’s stretegic and economic projects as Beijing needs to examine major strategic issues pertaining to the westward expansion of China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI), peripheral security, and strategic competition between China and the […]
UN Secretary-General describes Russia-Ukraine war an ‘absurdity’
During his visit to Ukraine’s Borodyanka, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the ongoing war “an absurdity” and stated that he imagines his family in one of the rooms which has now been destroyed. “I imagined my family in one of those houses that is now destroyed and black,” he said. […]
Australian envoy appreciates PM Modi’s stand between Russia- Ukraine war
Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to talk to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and added that it is a positive sign that India by mediating will diffuse the ongoing situation between both the countries. Speaking to […]
International unity over Russia-Ukraine war makes China cautious towards Taiwan
China under Xi Jinping will be cautious and calibrated in its behaviour towards Taiwan after witnessing the international community’s unity and reaction after Russia’s war on Ukraine. While similarities between Taiwan and Ukraine cannot be drawn in a linear fashion, strong deductions can be made with regard to China’s behavior […]
Chinese citizens lack access to impartial news, information on Russia-Ukraine war
Chinese citizens are blindfolded in the Russia-Ukraine war as they lack access to impartial news and information. Many pro-Russian remarks appeared on China’s social media platforms within hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, characterizing the conflict as a comedy or an opportunity to “chigua” (a slang term for rubbernecking or watching a disaster from afar), […]
China says it’s ‘not a party’ to Russia-Ukraine war
China is “not a party” to Russia’s war with Ukraine, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday after U.S. officials claimed Moscow had requested military equipment from Beijing. This remark comes as reports emerged that the US warned Beijing of serious action against China if Beijing helped Russia bypass Western sanctions. “China is not a […]