Signs of optimism over Russia-Ukraine talks, but diplomatic path still bumpy
The Ukrainians are determined not to agree to a ceasefire unless they also have an agreement about the withdrawal of all Russian forces from their territory.
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US warns China against helping Russia as anti-war protester disrupts state TV news
The West is weighing how to deal with any involvement from China, top global exporter and the No. 1 foreign supplier of goods to Americans.
Japanese aid groups struggling to provide support to Ukrainians
Unlike the regional conflicts in the past, aid groups are unable to enter Ukraine due to fierce fighting in various parts of the country, or to obtain information on which…
Looming risk of cyber warfare from Ukraine conflict spilling over to Asia
Asia is unlikely to be spared given inadequate investment and attention on cyber defence, say experts.
Ukraine war may bring windfall to Indonesia’s trade balance
Indonesia’s top exports include crude palm oil (CPO), coal and metals like aluminum, copper and nickel, all of which have seen price surges in the weeks following Russia's…
G-7 ministers vow action to prevent food crisis
Wheat and other food commodity prices are soaring on concern about supply disruptions because both Ukraine and Russia are major grain exporters.
Russia counts on ties with China, with nearly half its reserves now frozen
The two countries have tightened cooperation in recent times as both have come under strong Western pressure over human rights and a raft of other issues.
Russian navy has established blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea Coast: Britain
Russian naval forces are continuing to carry out missile strikes against targets in Ukraine, the ministry said in its intelligence update posted on Twitter.
The Ukraine crisis and Pakistan
The writer says Pakistan’s geopolitical relevance to both Russia and China will be enhanced, especially for possible trade and communications corridors.
Why wait for a deadly war to act against kleptocrats?
The writer says it remains to be seen if countries can demonstrate the political will and institutional capability to implement concrete actions to bring to book cross-border…