Ukraine conflict raises geopolitical tension to level unprecedented since end of Cold War

Servicemen of the Ukrainian National Guard take positions in central Kyiv on February 25 [SHINE]
Servicemen of the Ukrainian National Guard take positions in central Kyiv on February 25 [SHINE]
SHINE | 28-May-2022 | By Zhou Anna

After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine’s Donbas region in the early hours of February 24 local time, the Ukraine situation took an abrupt change or, in the words of a number of analysts, pitched to a level of geopolitical tension unprecedented since the end of the Cold War. Continue reading “Ukraine conflict raises geopolitical tension to level unprecedented since end of Cold War”

Ukraine won’t lay down weapons: Zelensky

Ukraine won't lay down weapons-Zelensky [SHINE]
Ukraine won’t lay down weapons-Zelensky [SHINE]
SHINE | 27-May-2022 | Xinhua

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday refuted reports that the country’s army will disarm and evacuate. “We will not lay down any weapons, we believe in our army and our country. We will protect it. Glory to Ukraine!” Zelensky said, noting that he did not leave Kiev, which was under heavy shelling overnight. Continue reading “Ukraine won’t lay down weapons: Zelensky”