Category Archives: War

04May/22

Ukraine: Nato and the US aim to destroy the Russian military – it looks as if they may have the means to do it

May 4, 2022WarArmed Forces of Ukraine, Countries, Frank Ledwidge, In Russia, In Ukraine, International relations, Military, NATO, Post-Soviet conflicts, Russia, Russian Ground Forces, Russian irredentism, Ukraine, Ukrainian Ground Forces, United States, Vladimir Putinadmin

Frank Ledwidge, University of Portsmouth

Nothing like a coherent strategy emerged from 20 years of Nato’s war in Afghanistan; at best there were long lists of aspirations with no clear objectives or assessments of the resources needed to achieve them. But, two months after the Russian invasion, it looks very much as if the US and Nato are beginning to develop a coherent plan for Ukraine. Military strategy has been described as a synthesis of ends, ways and means. Last week, senior US and UK officials clarified the objectives – the ends.

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03May/22

DRAMATIC CAMPAIGN TO AID UKRAINE LAUNCHES IN CANADA

May 3, 2022WarBhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Embedded, Kalam-Kalam Langit, Mass mediaadmin

TANK WW and Grey Canada today unveiled a dramatic multimedia campaign to raise funds for Ukraine humanitarian and refugee efforts through Razom. The work is built on a quote from Ukrainian President Zelensky’s address to the Canadian parliament: “Feel this: what we feel every day.” Contimue reading

15Apr/22

Medicine Costs for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Covered by New Direct Cash Aid Program

April 15, 2022WarANA, Clinical pharmacology, Direct Relief, European migrant crisis, Health care, Health sciences, Immigration to Europe, Immigration to Hungary, Malay cuisine, Medical prescription, Pharmaceuticals policy, Pharmacy, Prescription drug, Tanisha Scott, Ukrainian refugee crisisadmin

Direct Relief and Pelion S.A. today announced Health 4 Ukraine, a direct cash assistance initiative enabling Ukrainian refugees in Poland to obtain prescription medicine at no cost at all pharmacies across the country. Continue reading

04Apr/22

Ukraine: are reports of Russian troops mutinying and deserting true? It’s happened before

April 4, 2022WarAfghanistan conflict, Invasions of Afghanistan, Man-made disasters, Military, Military history by country, Military of Russia, Mutiny, Natasha Lindstaedt, Russian Ground Forces, Ukraine, university of essex, War in Afghanistanadmin

Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex

Reports have emerged in recent days that Russian troops in Ukraine, stalled in their advance and suffering numerous military setbacks, have sabotaged their own equipment, refused to fight and carry out orders, and even, in one report, run over their own commander.

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15Mar/22

How the war in Ukraine will affect food prices

March 15, 2022WarAgriculture, Agronomy, Alfons Weersink, Articles, Breadbasket, Canada, Energy crops, Food and drink, Food industry, food prices, Food security, Michael von Massow, Price of oil, Pricing, Russia, Ukraine, US Dollar, WheatSam Mbale

The war in Ukraine will continue to push up food prices as the supply from the ‘Breadbasket of Europe’ is cut in the short term and, possibly, the long term.
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Alfons Weersink, University of Guelph and Michael von Massow, University of Guelph

Even before the Russian army crossed into Ukraine, food prices had been on the rise for the past year. But the world has seen large jumps in the cost of food over the the last two months.

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14Mar/22

The cost of war: how Russia’s economy will struggle to pay the price of invading Ukraine

March 14, 2022WarCountries, International relations, Post-Soviet conflicts, Renaud Foucart, Russia, Russia under Vladimir Putin, Russia–Ukraine relations, Russian irredentism, Russo-Ukrainian War, Tuzla Island conflict, Vladimir Putin, WorldSam Mbale

Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University

The invasion of Ukraine has placed Russia on the verge of bankruptcy. Interest rates have doubled, the stock market has closed, and the rouble has fallen to its lowest level ever.

The military costs of war have been exacerbated by an unprecedented level of international sanctions, sustained by a large coalition of countries. Russian citizens, now unable to spend at IKEA, McDonald’s or Starbucks, are not allowed to convert any of the money they do have into foreign currency.

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10Mar/22

Ukraine: how the world’s defence giants are quietly making billions from the war

March 10, 2022WarArms industry, BAE Systems, Boeing, Companies, Contemporary history, Defense industry of Russia, In Russia, Lockheed Martin, Military, Peter Bloom, Post-Soviet conflicts, Raytheon Technologies, Russia–NATO relations, Russian irredentism, Ukraine, United Aircraft Corp, Vladimir PutinSam Mbale

Peter Bloom, University of Essex

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned for its unjustified aggression. There are legitimate fears of a revived Russian empire and even a new world war. Less discussed is the almost half trillion dollar (£381 billion) defence industry supplying the weapons to both sides, and the substantial profits it will make as a result.

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27Feb/22

EWTN’s New Movie Chronicles True Stories Of Ukrainian Persecution

February 27, 2022WarBroadcasting, Christian media, Countries, EWTN, Subtitles, UkraineSam Mbale

Viewers who want to know what life is really like after a Communist invasion need look no further than EWTN’s brand new film, “To Believe,” which was produced by EWTN Ukraine in Kyiv, a city which is now under assault after Thursday’s invasion by Russia. Written by Ukrainians and filmed in Ukraine, the film is subtitled, but the acting is so good viewers barely need the subtitles to understand the plot. The movie premieres 10 p.m. ET, Saturday, Feb. 26, with encores at 10 p.m. ET, Sunday, Feb. 27, and 3 a.m. ET, Tuesday, March 1. Continue reading

26Feb/22

INTERVIEW: Jamaica’s first female defence chief battles danger and sexism

February 26, 2022WarAntonette Wemyss Gorman, Jamaica, Jamaica Defence Force, Military, Wemyss GormanSam Mbale

KINGSTON, Feb 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As the first woman to run Jamaica’s military, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman has faced down danger and sexism in her 29-year career but hasn’t let gender hold her back. Continue reading →

09Nov/21

Statement by Emmanuel Mwamba Zambia outgoing Ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union

November 9, 2021WarAddis, Addis Ababa, Africa, Continents, Countries, Emmanuel Mwamba, Ethiopia, Hakainde Hichilema, Hon, Lusaka, Milimo Ngululu, Peter Mumba, Presidents of Zambia, Stanley Kakubo, Zambiaadmin

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–/Emmanuel Mwamba/ –This morning I took time to see off Zambians that the were being evacuated back home for cautionary and safety purposes. Continue reading →

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