Russian arms sales to South-east Asia take a hit from Ukraine war
Sanctions and poor performance in battle make it harder to maintain market share.
Kishida, Pope Francis affirm cooperation for nuclear-free world
They also condemned civilian killings during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and voiced their determination to bring back peace.
US to boost defense posture, prepositioned stocks in Indo-Pacific: Defense secretary
The US defense chief also said the defense department plans to spend some $6 billion in fiscal year 2023 to boost its deterrence posture in the Indo-Pacific.
PM Modi again appeals to Russia and Ukraine to have ceasefire
The appeal was made by Modi while making a statement following talks with the Danish Prime Minister in Copenhagen.
More than 3,000 civilians killed in Ukraine so far: UN
The UN human rights office also said the real toll was likely considerably higher, citing difficulties.
EU set to ban Russian oil, ministers hold crisis talks on gas
EU countries have paid more than €46 billion ($47.43 billion) to Russia for gas and oil since it invaded Ukraine on Feb 24.
RI declines to confirm Ukrainian G20 invitation
Indonesia, under its presidency of the G20, faces growing calls to invite Zelensky to at least some of the G20 meetings.
Nepal bans imports of luxury goods amid dwindling forex reserves
The government response follows growing concerns that the country could face an economic crisis.
EU defies gas ‘blackmail’ as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine
Earlier, Moscow cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. However, the president of the European Commission confirmed that they are now receiving gas from their EU neighbours.
Zelensky says Jokowi invited him to G20 summit
Several members have called for Russia to be excluded from the summit, but Indonesia has demurred, saying it is too early to decide.