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Missile Brinkmanship

The escalation in the Ukraine conflict, marked by Russia’s unveiling of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, represents a significant shift in the dynamics of global warfare.

Paris 2024

It is quite likely that when, probably towards the end of this month, the International Olympic Committee starts sending out formal invitations to countries around the world asking them to come to Paris next year, Russia and Belarus will not find themselves in the guest list.

Brics summit

South Africa has extricated itself from a potentially embarrassing situation with Russian president Vladimir Putin having decided not to attend the Brics summit to be held in Johannesburg next month. The decision followed extensive consultations between the two countries, including discussions between South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa and Mr Putin last month.