Ukraine

Guterres hails ‘critical step forward’ on resuming Ukraine grain exports

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that a “critical step forward” had been taken to allow the “safe and secure export” of millions of tonnes of grain via the Black Sea, but emphasized that no formal agreement has yet been signed ...

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Putin’s War: What about International Law?

What began as a “special military operation” by Vladimir Putin on 24 February 2022 has now, one year later, evolved into a full-blown and destructive war between Russia and Ukraine where established norms of international law have been o...

Garth L le Pere·about 1 year ago

Zhan Beleniuk:A beacon of hope in a tragic circumstance.

Eight months down the line, according to Reuters, an estimated number of 29 916 deaths have been reported, 53 616 injuries reported, 140 000 buildings destroyed resulting in a total damage of 350 billion US dollars

Nomthandazo Ntisa ·over 1 year ago

General Assembly adopts resolution on Russian reparations for Ukraine

Nearly 50 nations co-sponsored the resolution on establishing an international mechanism for compensation for damage, loss and injury, as well as a register to document evidence and claims

UN Press·over 1 year ago

Security Council debates Russian withdrawal from crucial Ukraine grain deal

Ukraine and Russia account for roughly 30 per cent of the world’s exported wheat and barley, one fifth of its maize, and over half of its sunflower oil

UN Press·over 1 year ago

The view from Moscow and Beijing: What peace in Ukraine and a post-conflict world look like to Xi and Putin

Just a few days after being branded a war criminal in an international arrest warrant, Russian President Vladimir Putin was talking peace with his most important ally, Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Ronald Suny Professor of History and Political Science, University of Michigan·about 1 year ago