On 7 October Russia once again demonstrated complete disregard for international norms by striking civilian vessels transporting food. This time, Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odessa using ballistic missiles, damaging a Palauan-flagged ship, “OPTIMA,” which was waiting to load agricultural products. As a result of the attack, a 60-year-old Ukrainian was killed, and five…
Photo by Tulip Sunflower on Unsplash The recent High-Level Week of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, attended by leaders from 193 countries, became one of the most significant diplomatic events in 2024. Key global issues discussed included climate change, rising sea levels, poverty and inequality, global health…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s victory plan for Ukraine, which will be presented at the UN General Assembly later this month, plays a central role in Ukraine’s strategy to end Russian aggression and restore sovereignty. The plan consists of four key elements. Firstly, it calls for the liberation of all occupied Ukrainian territories through military victory, including…
Photo by Raphael Rychetsky on Unsplash The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to rising world prices and hunger. Russian aggression against Ukraine has jeopardised not only Ukrainian territory and its citizens but also global food security. According to the United Nations, around 828 million people suffer from malnutrition, and Russia’s actions are…
Photo by Rostislav Artov on Unsplash A petition has been delivered to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calling on the Belgian Government to take a leading role in providing air defence systems to Ukraine. In delivering the open letter, a campaign spokesperson said, “The Russian central bank holds approximately €210 billion in assets within the European Union,…
