Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically transformed NATO's strategic outlook, challenging a 1997 founding document that envisioned cooperation instead of confrontation. The NATO-Russia Founding Act, now seemingly obsolete, symbolizes the dramatic shift in geopolitical relations between Moscow and Western powers.
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
The Council of Europe voted to expel Russia from its human rights organization, symbolically removing the Russian flag from its headquarters in Strasbourg. The 47-nation group cited Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as the reason for terminating Russia's membership after more than two decades.
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike.
Asian shares rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate hike, with Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 1.7% and other regional indexes mostly positive. The Fed is expected to increase short-term rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking the first increase since 2018 and potentially signaling the start of a series of rate hikes to combat high inflation.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures aim to restrict Russian oligarchs' access to global markets and limit the country's economic resources in response to ongoing conflicts.
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
Asian stocks dropped on Tuesday as investor sentiment was dampened by escalating COVID-19 cases in China, ongoing Ukraine-Russia tensions, and anticipated US interest rate increases. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index fell 1.97%, with Chinese stocks experiencing significant weakness, reflecting growing economic uncertainty in the region.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Vladimir Putin's attempt to create a controlled internet ecosystem has been exposed by Western tech companies' withdrawal, leaving Russian journalists and citizens with limited platforms to share alternative narratives about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Thousands of refugees flee Ukraine following Russian attacks near the Polish border, with UN data showing over 2.8 million people have left the country. European officials predict up to 5 million may ultimately seek refuge, marking the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine.
Approximately 30,000 protesters gathered near Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, waving Ukrainian flags and holding signs demanding an end to the war. Participants of all ages marched through the city, chanting slogans like "Stop Putin" and "Solidarity with Ukraine!"
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
A Russian airstrike hit a military training base in western Ukraine near the Polish border, killing 35 people. The attack targeted a facility used for foreign weapon shipments, marking the westernmost strike in the 18-day conflict and increasing tensions between Russia and NATO-supporting countries.
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization cautions that the war in Ukraine could significantly impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as Ukraine and Russia account for one-third of global grain exports, potentially escalating international food prices and shortages.
