Asia has faced the brunt of fluctuating oil supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And with few alternatives, Asian nations may have to bolster renewable energy development, observers said. Source link
Read More »Russian forces tried to blow up my men, Wagner boss Prigozhin says
The mercenary chief says his troops discovered mines and other explosive devices planted in an area where they through which they were expected to advance. Source link
Read More »Russia says it’s battling Ukraine ‘sabotage’ group that crossed the border
Kyiv denies involvement with the infiltration of the Belgorod region, suggesting that Russian ‘guerilla groups’ could be responsible. Source link
Read More »Biden backs F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots
The US president told G7 leaders Washington will support providing advanced fighter planes to Kyiv, in what Ukraine’s Zelensky hailed as a ‘historic decision’. Source link
Read More »Russia agrees to extend deal that allows Ukraine grain through Black Sea
Russia confirmed reports on Wednesday that the Black Sea grain deal to allow Ukraine to export its grain safely across the Black Sea had been extended for two months. Source link
Read More »Russia slams Macron for saying Kremlin is becoming subservient to China
The French president said in an interview that Russia was becoming a de facto vassal of the Asian superpower, as it became isolated over the Ukraine war. Source link
Read More »Summit a ‘major diplomatic event’ to boost China’s ties with Central Asia
Observers say China’s effort to boost ties will encounter stiff competition from the United States, which is also stepping up regional engagement. Source link
Read More »Indo-Pacific leaders resist EU position on Ukraine in Stockholm gathering
Some ministers in the region back an immediate halt to fighting in Ukraine, countering EU position that such a move would solidify Russian gains. Source link
Read More »China not invited to EU, Indo-Pacific policy talks – but it will loom over them
This year, the Europeans would tip-toe around crucial issues such as Ukraine but also Taiwan, said a diplomat familiar with the plans, because they wanted to make sure attendees from Asia and East Africa “come back next year”. There will, therefore, be no pressure for attendees to criticise Russia’s invasion …
Read More »Ukraine war: US envoy accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia
Amid concerns that South Africa could face Western sanctions, President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is opening an independent probe into the allegation. Source link
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