Ukraine conflict in focus at G20

Ukraine conflict in focus at G20

Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held.

November 20, 2024 15

World

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

November 18, 2024 16

Opinion Pieces

Russia-Africa Partnership Under Scrutiny: Draft Joint Statement Of On-going Forum Sparks Concerns Over Neocolonialism and Deceit

By Khwima Nkhonjera The first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum has kicked off in Sochi, Russia, amid headlines about the gathering not just being about strengthening bilateral ties. A joint statement drafted for the summit has raised eyebrows, with claims of cooperation which pro-democracy supporters argue are “misleading” or “downright false.” This two-day gathering, organised by Roscongress Foundation, seeks to implement decisions made at the 2023 summit […]

November 12, 2024 29

World

Trump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine

U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

November 11, 2024 14

World

NATO confirms North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk

NATO's Secretary-General has confirmed that North Korean forces are in the Russian territory of Kursk. That region is partially controlled by Ukraine signaling that they are now or soon to be in direct combat. William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered.

October 29, 2024 22

Business / Economics

Russia Raises Interest Rates to 21% Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures from Ukraine Conflict

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than two decades as Moscow's Ukraine offensive triggered rapid price rises at home. The increase takes rates to their highest level since 2003. Despite the high inflation and Western hopes sanctions would cripple the Russian economy, the Kremlin is set to ramp up military spending yet again next year. Analysts say Moscow […]

October 28, 2024 9

World

US confirms North Korean troops now in Russia

North Korean troops are now in Russia, the United States has confirmed. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters there is "evidence" of soldiers in the region. Ukraine's military intelligence earlier said troops were expected to arrive in Russia to join Moscow's fight against Ukraine's incursion. Sally Patterson reports.

October 24, 2024 28

World

European leaders meet at UK Summit for diplomatic ‘reset’

Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent. It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace. The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government. On Friday, […]

July 18, 2024 47

World

Russia’s Putin removes defence Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Sergei Shoigu as the country's defence minister. He's being moved to a role as secretary of Russia's Security Council. Editor of the Atlantic Council's Ukraine Alert blog in Kyiv - Peter Dickinson - says it may show Russia is expecting a lengthy conflict.

May 13, 2024 34