Russia Ukraine War
latest news & developmentsRUSSIA’S APPETITE IS NOT FOR PEACE
Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, outlines how Russia's war of choice threatens global food supplies, risking severe hunger and rising prices across…
Ukraine’s Plan A is peace
As Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure, Ukraine is bolstering its strike capabilities while reiterating that its primary goal remains a just and lasting peace.
Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help with the repatriation process
Zuma-Sambudla resigns from parliament and all party activities
The DA says it has long operated under the notional protection of her father, former president Jacob Zuma, acting with impunity as a senior MK Party politician
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
China is mobilising the Global South, but is it for peace in Ukraine?
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious
Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?
Can the sound of music drown out the sirens of war?
These South African and Ukrainian musicians definitely think so
German army probes possible wiretap of Ukraine war talks
The head of Russia’s state-backed RT channel on Friday posted an audio recording of what she claimed were German officers discussing striking Crimea
Middle East crisis: Why aren’t oil prices much higher?
Lower prices are good insofar as inflation is concerned but they suggest that economic troubles lie ahead
Davos: World screams as ‘great reset’ fades
Global security has deteriorated markedly, just as countries need to be able to count on one another to avoid a deeper crisis
2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road
Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon
United States won’t lower its Agoa human rights standards
South Africa’s eligibility has been called into question, with some US lawmakers citing the country’s stance on Russia and, most recently, Israel and Gaza
Agoa forum: ‘Africa to assert its place in global economy’
South Africa’s trade, industry and competition minister said member countries are asking that the pact be renewed for another 10 years
Conflict economics: America and the centre that will not hold
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy