Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto during which they discussed food security and the Grain from Ukraine initiative – a humanitarian program to bring Ukrainian grain to countries with severe shortages food. In a tweet, Mr Zelensky said they also spoke about the …
Read More »EU threatens to “annihilate the Russian army”
Any nuclear attack by Russia against Ukraine will lead to a military response from the West, said the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell, on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is not bluffing with the nuclear threat. “He must then understand that the countries that support Ukraine, …
Read More »“Russia lost nearly 6,000 soldiers in Ukraine” – Defense Minister
Russia acknowledged on Wednesday a toll of 5937 soldiers killed since the beginning of its offensive in Ukraine in February. “Our losses are 5937 dead,” said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in an interview with Russia-24. The death toll, which is only 5937, is highly questionable, according to several analysts. …
Read More »Sudan: Foreign ministry denies presence of Russian mercenaries
Foreign ministry in Sudan on Tuesday denied the presence of Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in the country, in response to a statement by Western diplomats, Reuters reports. The Sudanese statement comes after one of Sudan’s military leaders paid a high-profile visit to Russia on the eve of Russia’s …
Read More »Security: Ukraine withdraws peacekeepers from DR Congo
Ukraine is to withdraw all of its forces from UN peacekeeping missions in Africa and Europe so they can be redeployed to fight invading Russian troops at home. Its biggest mission was in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where about 250 Ukrainian troops had been serving. They will soon leave …
Read More »Diplomacy: Putin and Sisi discuss strengthening ties
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken about the latest developments in Ukraine, Egypt’s presidency has announced. The two leaders also discussed strengthening ties between their nations through joint development projects, Reuters quoted the presidency as saying. Russia currently faces a wave of sanctions …
Read More »South Africa: former president Jacob Zuma supports Putin in the Ukrainian conflict
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has thrown his support behind Russian President Vladimir Putin in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing him as a man of peace. Former President Jacob Zuma said he supported the Russian president after Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Mr Zuma said Putin’s decision was “justifiable”, …
Read More »How Ukraine crisis throws Egypt’s wheat purchases into doubt ?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left Egypt’s wheat import prospects in turmoil, with two cargoes purchased by Egypt’s state buyer stuck at Ukrainian ports, other deliveries at risk, and prices soaring, traders say. However, Egypt’s reserves mean it is not in a rush to buy as it assesses prices of …
Read More »A businessman offer 1 million dollars for the head of Putin
Russian businessman Alex Konanykhin has reportedly promised to pay a sum of money to whoever manages to get his hands on Russian President Vladimir Putin so he can face ‘justice’ over the invasion. Ukraine. “I promise to pay $1,000,000 to the police officer(s) who, in accordance with their constitutional duty, …
Read More »Conflict in Ukraine: South Sudan called to condemn Russia
Western diplomats in South Sudan have urged the country to support a resolution by the United Nations to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly will on Wednesday vote on a resolution censuring Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of states are expected to formally …
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