Putin says Russia, Ukraine share historical ‘unity’. Is he right? The Russian president, who ordered an invasion of Ukraine, has often spoke of tied identities. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
US struggles to raise support for UN resolution condemning invasion of Ukraine WASHINGTON — Round the clock, senior U.S. diplomats have been in intense talks with their counterparts from dozens of countries hoping to persuade them to back a tough United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022
Where has fighting been focused on day two of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Russian forces enter outskirts of Kyiv and – according to the US – launch amphibious assault from Sea of Azov The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
IPL founder Modi denies deceit during London court fight with venture capitalist Lalit Modi has been sued by ex-model Gurpreet Gill Maag, who says she invested in a company after being told the Duke of York was a patron. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
International law says Putin's war against Ukraine is illegal. Does that matter? Both international law and the United Nations Charter say that countries should not invade each other. But who has the ability to enforce those rules? The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022
RTE journalist Tony Connelly documents fleeing Ukraine's capital Kyiv It comes as Mr Connelly was on the ground with RTÉ team reporting speaking to local people in Kyiv about how they are coping during the Russian invasion. Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
France violated rights of children held in 'inhuman' Syria camps: UN watchdog France has violated the rights of French children by leaving them for years in inhuman and life-threatening conditions in Syrian camps for family members of suspected jihadists, a United Nations (UN) watchdog said Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2022
Saudi Arabia Leads Middle East Countries In Digital Services The Federation of Saudi Chambers signed on Thursday an agreement to host the UN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, with direct support from the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office. The agreement aims to enhance the role of the private sector and the continuity of corporate sustainability efforts to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
China ponders how Russia’s actions in Ukraine could reshape world order Beijing is walking a diplomatic tightrope but crisis also offers the opportunity to express grievances against its adversaries The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine invasion: Ways to support those affected from the UK Charities and humanitarian organisations have launched global appeals Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
UNGC Seeks to Attract 50 Saudi Companies for Sustainability Development Program The Federation of Saudi Chambers signed on Thursday an agreement to host the UN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, with direct support from the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office. The agreement aims to enhance the role of the private sector and the continuity of corporate sustainable partnerships aligned… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
First Thing: Kyiv rocked by explosions as Russian tanks close in The UN refugee agency predicts that 4m people may flee Ukraine if the situation continues to worsen. Plus, big oil is all talk and no action on clean energy The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russian forces surround Ukraine capital Ukraine’s leaders vow to fight on as world hits President Putin with more sanctions The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022 UK politics live: Boris Johnson imposes sanctions against Putin and Lavrov – as it happened Latest updates: PM also urges leaders to take ‘immediate action’ to ban Russia from Swift payment system; sending Nato forces to Ukraine would risk leading to ‘existential’ threat, says minister
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022 Charities urge UK to welcome refugees fleeing Ukraine conflict Government says priority is to support British nationals and families in Ukraine first and people should go to first safe country
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Lessons Should Be Learned in Ukraine from Situation in Syria The Syria crisis continues unnoticed, said Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, the chemical weapons expert and an adviser to the Union of Syrian Medical Charities.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Greenpeace Suggests Floating Barriers to Mitigate Expected Catastrophe Off Yemen’s Coast An environmental organization has called on the United Nations and the international community to act swiftly to prevent an environmental catastrophe as a result of the possible explosion of the floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) SAFER off the coast of Yemen. Without a swift resolution, an explosion or leak…
The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2022 Effort under way to challenge Russia’s right to seat on UN security council In wake of Ukraine invasion, diplomats consider if Russia can be removed as one of five permanent security council members
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Libya Parliament to Vote on New Government Next Week Libya's parliament said on Thursday it will hold a session next week in which it is likely to vote on confirming a new interim government though the incumbent administration has vowed it will not hand over power. A year after a unity government was installed in Tripoli and two months…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Australia Slams China 'Lifeline' to Russia Australia on Friday pilloried China's failure to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as Beijing's "unacceptable" decision to ease restrictions on a key Russian export in the face of Western sanctions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the world must unite to condemn Russia, voicing particular concern "at the…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022 Plastic summit could be most important green deal since Paris accords, says UN World leaders to gather in Nairobi next week to discuss first global treaty to combat plastic waste
Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2022 EU decides to impose additional sanctions on Russia: European Council President President of the European Council Charles Michel on Friday said that the European Union has made a political decision to impose additional sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022 Fighting reaches Kyiv as Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies Air raid sirens wail over capital and heavy gunfire and explosions heard in residential district
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 Scott Morrison denounces China for offering Russia trade ‘lifeline’ Australian government working with Nato to send nonlethal military equipment and medical supplies to Ukraine and will continue ‘rolling wave of sanctions’