Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: Food security in Africa: managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christian Siderius, Senior researcher in water and food security, London School of Economics and Political Science Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region’s urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: New special tribunal for Ukraine will pave the way for holding Russian leaders to account for the invasion
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Andrew Forde, Assistant Professor – European Human Rights Law, Dublin City University A special tribunal has been established by the international human rights organisation the Council of Europe (CoE) and the Ukrainian government to try crimes of aggression against Ukraine which could be used to hold Vladimir Putin […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: AI is consuming more power than the grid can handle — nuclear might be the answer
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Goran Calic, Associate Profesor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Leadership Chair, McMaster University New partnerships are forming between tech companies and power operators — ones that could reshape decades of misconceptions about nuclear energy. Last year, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) put out a call for nuclear proposals, Google agreed […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference оn Financing for Development. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the war’s continuing impact on civilians. The Secretary-General reiterated the commitment of the United Nations to support the […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia, on the margins of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development held in Sevilla, Spain. The Secretary-General and the President discussed the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. The Secretary-General commended […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Don’t Agonize — Organize, Help Realize Change Our World Urgently Needs’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Sciences Po Graduating Class
Source: United Nations 4 Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the graduation ceremony for the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, in Paris today: Let me begin with the most important word of all: congratulations. You now join a long line of Sciences Po alumni who have shaped our world — […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Organization for Security and Co-operation’s Role in Strengthening Democracy ‘Essential’, Secretary-General Tells Parliamentary Assembly
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly in Porto, Portugal today: Dear Parliamentarians, it is a privilege to address this OSCE Parliamentary Assembly as you meet in the beautiful city of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s worldview is causing a global shift of alliances – what does this mean for nations in the middle?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva, Lecturer in Government – National Security College, Australian National University Since US President Donald Trump took office this year, one theme has come up time and again: his rule is a threat to the US-led international order. As the US political scientist John Mearsheimer famously […]
MIL-OSI: Ellomay Capital Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American; TASE: ELLO) (“Ellomay” or the “Company”), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, USA and Israel, today reported its unaudited interim consolidated financial results for the three month period ended […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Christine Lagarde: Strategy assessment: lessons learned
Source: European Central Bank Introductory speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the opening reception of the ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 “Adapting to change: macroeconomic shifts and policy responses” Sintra, 30 June 2025 As Nietzsche once observed, “it is our future that lays down the law of our today.” When we […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UNDRR deepens support for local resilience at the 12th European Urban Resilience Forum
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction The 12th European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO), held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands from 25-27 June 2025, provided an important platform for urban resilience practitioners to reinforce their commitment to accelerating local action on resilience, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction in the context of growing urban challenges. As urban areas […]
MIL-OSI Video: FfD4, Gender Equality, Gaza & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (30 June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/Conference on Financing for Development Deputy Secretary-General/FfD4 Gender Equality Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory Security Council An Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Syria Ukraine Sudan DRC/Rwanda Afghanistan Refugees International Days Financial Contribution UNGA80 Programming Note SECRETARY-GENERAL/CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT The […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Completes the Eighth Review of the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine
Source: IMF – News in Russian June 30, 2025 The IMF Board today completed the Eighth Review of the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine, enabling a disbursement of about US$0.5 billion (SDR 0.37 billion) to Ukraine, which will be channeled for budget support. Ukraine’s economy remains resilient, and the authorities […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Support for reconstruction: Federal Council adopts 2025–28 country programme for Ukraine
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English The 2025–28 country programme marks the start of a twelve-year federal support process for reconstruction, reform and sustainable development in Ukraine. At its meeting on 12 February, the Federal Council defined the priorities of the country programme, namely protection of the civilian population, peace, economic recovery […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Why bending over backwards to agree with Donald Trump is a perilous strategy
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Andrew Gawthorpe, Lecturer in History and International Studies, Leiden University Donald Trump is a difficult figure to deal with, both for foreign leaders and figures closer to home who find themselves in his crosshairs. The US president is unpredictable, sensitive and willing to break the rules to get […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Negotiating mandate for treaty with Ukraine
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English At its meeting on 29 January, the Federal Council approved the negotiating mandate for an international treaty between Switzerland and Ukraine. In the process of rebuilding Ukraine, this will provide a legal basis for increased cooperation with the Swiss private sector. MIL OSI Europe News –
MIL-OSI Europe: Ignazio Cassis highlights Europe, Ukraine and the Middle East at Davos 2025
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English At the 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, placed particular emphasis on European policy and the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. He also raised matters relating to security and cooperation, particularly as Switzerland prepares to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Switzerland and Ukraine launch private sector partnership for reconstruction
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English On 23 January, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding the role of Swiss businesses operating in Ukraine in the country’s recovery. The MoU was signed by Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Backlash against financing aid to Ukraine – E-002495/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002495/2025to the CommissionRule 144Erik Kaliňák (NI) Following the Commission’s proposal to pledge up to EUR 40 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year, with each country contributing according to the size of its economy, Spain and Italy voiced their opposition[1]. In the light of the above: 1.What […]
Pace of Ukraine talks hinges on efforts of Kyiv, Washington, Kremlin says
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The pace of talks to resolve the war in Ukraine depends on Kyiv’s position, the effectiveness of U.S. mediation, and the situation on the ground, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks televised on Sunday. Five months into U.S. President Donald Trump’s term, there is no […]