Ukraine war risks 11-19 million more hungry people over next year: FAO
The FAO also said in a report that spiralling costs for farm inputs like fertiliser could deter growers from expanding production and worsen food security in poorer countries…
Asia must learn lessons from Ukraine at this dangerous time: Ng Eng Hen
Singapore's defence minister also said that the region should continue fostering peace, cooperation and economic interdependency.
Japan will coordinate with Asean to tackle after-effects of Ukraine war
Describing the Russian invasion as an unacceptable unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force, he noted that it had jeopardised the foundation of international order,…
Shangri-La Dialogue resumes in S’pore, Ukraine president to give special address
The Shangri-La Dialogue has previously been tapped as a venue for US and Chinese military leaders to meet and attempt to mitigate ongoing hostilities.
Kyiv in ‘no danger’ but prepared: Ukraine minister
According to reports, Russian forces moved into Ukraine in late February, rapidly taking over control of several towns around the city, but withdrew from those suburbs a month…
Ukraine’s Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russia’s Putin and his allies
The sanctioned officials included Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Ukraine war will disrupt gas market long term, Russia’s nuclear energy may be hit
US energy specialist Ernest Moniz posits that if Russia loses significant market share, “other players such as China, Japan, Europe and the US will have to step in”.
Russia attacking food targets in Ukraine to scare world: Regional governor
According to the governor of the Mykolaiv region, Russia is attacking food and agriculture targets in Ukraine to get the world into a deal to open the Black Sea trade route.
Stalemate with Russia ‘not an option’: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky further said the ultimate aim is the "full de-occupation of our entire territory".
South Korea, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction in closed-door meeting
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the Korean government has provided $40 million worth of humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian government and people.