Why game theory cannot resolve Russia’s nuclear threats over Ukraine
The writer says technology has paradoxically made it easier for Putin to push the big red button.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
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.
Russia to cut gas to Poland and Bulgaria, making energy a weapon
Moscow is also making good on a threat to halt gas supplies to countries that refuse Putin's demand to pay for the fuel in roubles.
West open the floodgates to arms transfers to Ukraine
Both the United States and its European allies have pledged a massive increase in weapon transfers.
Russia decries US’ diplomatic ‘blockade’ bid
Russia and the US have engaged in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats in recent years.
UK cuts all tariffs on Ukraine, bans more exports to Russia
Britain boosted its sanctions regime against Russia, targeting army chiefs and adding import bans on silver, wood products, and caviar.
Russia’s war is turbocharging the world’s addiction to coal
The world's addiction to coal, a fuel many thought would soon be on the way out, is now stronger than ever – owing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Third of Indonesian firms at ‘significant risk’ if Ukraine crisis escalates: Moody’s
However, among the markets assessed in the study, Indonesia also has the highest share of issuers deemed to gain.
Zelenskyy’s speech highlights Japan’s challenges in a changed world
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought home to many in Japan the reality that a country can unilaterally attempt to challenge the status quo by using its military force.
Japan did not walk out of G-20 meeting but criticized Russia: Finance minister
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said that in not walking out like the US, UK, and Canadian finance ministers, it meant that he “sternly criticised Russia at the…