Ukraine’s future: Neither war nor peace
The writer says it is not likely that a peace deal to end the war can be achieved, with a ceasefire deal and years of abortive diplomatic initiatives being a more likely reality.
Ukraine-Russia war will affect food security: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation chair
Food and Agriculture Organisation director-general Qu Dongyu also highlighted that Russia and Ukraine collectively make up more than a third of global cereal exports.
43% of Japanese firms have suspended operations in Russia: Survey
The survey findings also indicated that many companies were struggling to deal with the situation.
China urges Russia, Ukraine to continue peace talks
China's Wang Yi also said he is ready to work with Russia to bring their bilateral ties to a higher level in the new era under the guidance of the consensuses reached between…
Putin’s popularity up since start of Ukraine conflict: Poll
The Russian government and its Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also improved their approval ratings, the Levada poll showed.
Russia sets deadline for ruble gas payments from ‘unfriendly’ states
Putin called the transfer of payments for Russian gas to rubles "an important step towards strengthening our financial and economic sovereignty."
Ukraine war’s fallout seeps into Asia
There is no knowing which way the chips will fall in a future conflict that could well be centred in Asia.
Ukraine war heightens Asia’s security concerns: S’pore PM Lee
The crisis has also impaired the global multilateral system, a worrying development for a small nation like Singapore which depends on globalisation for its livelihood, he added.
Moscow, Beijing agreed to widen cooperation: Interfax
Interfax said cooperation included building up foreign policy coordination and speaking with one voice on global affairs.
Pertamina turns to Russia for oil amid energy price hike
The plan comes as surging global oil prices place fresh strains on the state budget as the government seeks to balance higher energy subsidy spending with fiscal-consolidation…