Tag: Russian invasion

UN confronts existential challenge after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

- Arul Louis, IPS -

Paralysed by its own Charter and structure, the world organisation that is charged with preventing wars confronts an existential challenge from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Security Council Permanent member Russia sent its troops into a smaller neighbour defying the UN Charter and all norms of international relations a year ago

Ukraine rises from near zero to major recipient of US arms

- Thalif Deen, IPS -

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a never-ending flow of arms to the battle-scarred country— elevating the besieged nation to the ranks of one of the major recipients of US weapons and American security assistance. As of last week, the US has provided a hefty $17.5

Forced displacement hit record high in 2021

- Times Report -

The number of people displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights abuses rose for the tenth straight year in 2021 to reach the highest level since records began, according to the latest Global Trends report released Thursday by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. "Either the international community comes together to

Putin orders nuclear alert as Ukraine fiercely resists Russian invasion

- Times Report -

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday todiscuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears that it will displace