Global Divide: Opinion on the US Presidential Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Divide: Opinion on the US Presidential Election

Live Mint  

The Economist's poll reveals a close race in the upcoming US presidential election, with widespread support for a Democratic Party victory. However, a significant portion of Americans remain loyal to Donald Trump, with strong backing for him among young voters and in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa.

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Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly
1 month ago

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly

LA Times  

After 20 years and $2.3 trillion spent, after more than 100,000 American and Afghan lives lost, one would think our war in Afghanistan would be more of a reference point today. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would like to do so through “diplomatic means” next year. While the average American probably hadn’t thought much about Ukraine before the 2022 …

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages

Al Jazeera  

Military experts, serviceman and analysts say chances of victory over Russia are even slimmer with a Putin-friendly president heading to the White House. “We’re not.” To Ihor, the second coming of Donald Trump – who has repeatedly trumpeted his admiration for Putin – to the White House epitomises Ukraine’s mounting pessimism about its war with Russia. US President Joe Biden …

From the Israel-Gaza war to Ukraine and Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump's win will send shock waves around the world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From the Israel-Gaza war to Ukraine and Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump's win will send shock waves around the world

ABC  

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the international outlook is in for a major shake-up. There is a strong sense in Ukraine that to end the war in 24 hours, or at least quickly, Trump would get both leaders together and tell them that they needed to put down their guns and walk away with what …

As NATO begins Trump-proofing support for Ukraine, this is why Australia and China are watching closely
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As NATO begins Trump-proofing support for Ukraine, this is why Australia and China are watching closely

ABC  

Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where political correspondent Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. Australian defence types fear a Trump presidency, in which Russia asserts itself over Ukraine, could only embolden Chinese incursion throughout the Pacific — hence why Australia has been keen to support Ukraine so forcefully. Instead of …

Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

With no end in sight to conflict with Russia, conservatives and progressives say ‘no’ to more military aid for Ukraine. “The motivations for the far left and the far right are very different, but what unites them is where they arrive on Ukraine and also this anti-establishment populist strain,” said Dominik Stecula, assistant professor of political science at Colorado State …

As Russia’s war grinds on, is global support for Ukraine waning?
1 year, 2 months ago

As Russia’s war grinds on, is global support for Ukraine waning?

Al Jazeera  

As Slovakia votes for a pro-Russia politician, Poland drops military aid, and the US wavers; Ukraine is likely worried but not yet panicking, analysts say. Hanley told Al Jazeera that Kyiv will likely be concerned about the Slovak pivot towards Russia because it signals that “Ukraine fatigue” is setting in among allies, while fears of Slovakia’s military aid potentially being …

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War
1 year, 8 months ago

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War

The Diplomat  

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Russia since 2019 was filled with pomp and circumstance: red carpets, horse guards, military bands playing “majestic welcome music.” That’s no surprise, as China has become Moscow’s most important backer in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to stage a full-on invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. After all, Xi told …

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Support among the American public for providing Ukraine weaponry and direct economic assistance has softened as the Russian invasion nears a grim one-year milestone, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “I am sympathetic for Ukraine’s situation and I feel badly for them, but I feel like we need to first …

US warns China on support for Russia in Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

US warns China on support for Russia in Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Face to face, President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war. Mr Sullivan made clear during an “intense” seven-hour meeting that the Biden administration has deep concerns about China’s …

Beijing may be tempted to side with Putin in the Ukraine conflict. But at what cost?
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing may be tempted to side with Putin in the Ukraine conflict. But at what cost?

LA Times  

As Russia pushes into Ukraine and President Biden marshals the global response, the elephant standing in the shadows is China. “It continues to rely on Western countries for all sorts of technology, and whether we’re talking about collaborative research or people-to-people exchanges, China does not want to have all that cut off and be seen as in the same camp …

After ‘bridge to Europe’ bid, Ukraine’s China ties face test
2 years, 10 months ago

After ‘bridge to Europe’ bid, Ukraine’s China ties face test

Al Jazeera  

Last July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a bold offer to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. But China’s reluctance to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of an invasion into eastern Ukraine could complicate this burgeoning partnership, while also injecting fresh uncertainty into economic ties with Europe and the United States, experts say. “Ukraine is no exception.” On Thursday, Chinese …

‘Shared resentments’ but Russia ties could be ‘awkward’ for China
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Shared resentments’ but Russia ties could be ‘awkward’ for China

Al Jazeera  

Russia and China’s leaders have met more than 30 times since 2013, but the Ukraine crisis is a test of the relationship. Russia’s support for separatists in Ukraine has put Beijing in a “tough spot”, said David Gitter, president of the Center for Advanced China Research, as it takes a hard line against suspected “separatists” in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet, …

Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — American and European officials may be staying away from the Beijing Winter Olympics because of human rights concerns, but Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on hand even as tensions soar over his buildup of troops along his country’s border with Ukraine. In an article published Thursday by the Chinese news agency Xinhua, Putin wrote that Moscow and …

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