Tag: Ukraine

Energy & Environment FEATURED Global Commons

Almost 200 nations are set to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt. Is this just a talkfest, or does the meeting actually matter?

Matt McDonald October 17, 2022

In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt at the start of November for a “Conference of the Parties”, or COP27. And clearly, these talks are a pivotal moment for the planet, as we risk running out of time in our efforts to avoid climate catastrophe. The question remains whether this is just a talkfest, or does the meeting actually matter?

By Matt McDonald

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Diplomacy & International Relations Eurasia Europe FEATURED Politics

Putin announces annexation of four regions, but his hold on them may be flimsy

Precious Chatterje-Doody October 3, 2022

Vladimir Putin has formally signed a treaty annexing four Ukrainian regions into the Russian Federation. The Russian president announced, at a ceremony in Moscow’s Red Square, that the incorporation of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, in the south and east of Ukraine, into Russia is the “choice of millions of people” who share a “common history” with the Russian Federation.

By Precious Chatterje-Doody

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Asia Eurasia Situation Reports

Want to know why India has been soft on Russia? Take a look.

Sumit Ganguly April 19, 2022

As global democracies lined up to condemn the actions of Russia in Ukraine, one country was less forthcoming in its criticism – and it was the largest democracy of them all: India. Throughout the ongoing crisis, the government in India has carefully avoided taking an unequivocal position. It has abstained on every United Nations resolution dealing with the matter and refused to join the international community in economic measures against Moscow, prompting a warning from the U.S. over potentially circumventing sanctions. Here’s Why!

By Sumit Ganguly

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Global Commons Research & Analysis Situation Reports

Ignored Warnings: How NATO Expansion Led To The Current Ukraine Tragedy

Ted Galen Carpenter March 3, 2022

Many predicted that Nato’s expansion would result in war. It has long been obvious that Nato expansion would result in tragedy. We are currently paying the price for the US’s arrogance.

By Ted Galen Carpenter

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Diplomacy & International Relations Eurasia FEATURED Global Commons Politics

How countries/regional economies are reacting to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

ICNA March 2, 2022

While the majority of countries in Europe and the Americas have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the picture in Asia and Africa appears to be more mixed.

By ICNA

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Eurasia Europe Global Commons News Stories

Ukraine ready to discuss neutrality, Zelensky says

Compiled by ICNA February 25, 2022

Russia sent troops into Ukraine on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin declaring a special military operation to “demilitarize and denazify” the country. Moscow has since told Kiev that it would consider negotiating with the Zelensky government if it agrees to discuss neutral status for the country, among other things.

By Read via RT

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Eurasia Opinion Situation Reports

Putin’s public approval is soaring during the Russia-Ukraine crisis, but it’s unlikely to last

Arik Burakovsky February 24, 2022

Russia’s military buildup along the Ukrainian border over the last few months coincides with a steady rise in Putin’s popularity. Most Russians don’t want war, and half of Russians blame the current crisis on the U.S. and NATO, while 16% think Ukraine is the aggressor. Just 4% believe Russia is responsible.

By Arik Burakovsky

View More Putin’s public approval is soaring during the Russia-Ukraine crisis, but it’s unlikely to last