Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation,’ UN chief declares at BRICS summit
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he emphasised the human impact of environmental devastation and climate change. And as environmental disasters increase, the sustainable development goals are also being left behind. “Across the world, lives and livelihoods are being ripped apart, and sustainable […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Call for stronger BRICS, G20 synergy to champion developing nations
Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil’s leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa’s Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to send a strong signal of unity and solidarity in support of the rights and interests of developing economy countries. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Coons, Reed release joint statement on cancellation of Ukrainian weapons shipments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – Ranking Senate Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Senate Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) released the following statement in response to reports that the Pentagon had cancelled already-promised weapons shipments to Ukraine: “The Pentagon’s reported cancellation of already-promised weapons shipments […]
MIL-OSI Video: Texas, Ukraine, Russia & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (7 July 2025) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/BRICS Deputy Secretary-General Texas Ukraine / Russia Occupied Palestinian Territory Sudan South Sudan Syria Haiti Myanmar Kiswahili Language Day Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL/BRICS The Secretary-General is in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, where he is attending the 17th Summit of the […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the margins of the BRICS Summit. The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed the strong partnership between the United Nations and Türkiye. They also exchanged views on the war in Ukraine, the situation […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Minerals agreement between the United States and Ukraine – E-002645/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002645/2025to the CommissionRule 144Jonas Sjöstedt (The Left) Ukraine has recently signed a bilateral agreement with the United States aimed at facilitating US access to strategic natural resources in Ukraine. The agreement includes a clause explicitly stating that it should not hinder Ukraine’s EU accession process. However, there is […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Ban on the export of live animals from Romania to the EU – P-002708/2025
Source: European Parliament Priority question for written answer P-002708/2025to the CommissionRule 144Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă (NI) Peste des petits ruminants (Ovine Rinderpest) is a viral disease that affects ruminants, sheep and goats, but does not affect humans, if and where it is present. After applying initial restrictions to Romania, the Commission recently announced the extension of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Zelenskyy’s propagandistic alert over alleged imminent Russian military operations in Europe – E-002623/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002623/2025to the CommissionRule 144Petra Steger (PfE) On 22 July 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted an alarming message on the Telegram platform claiming that his government had evidence Russian leaders were preparing new military operations in Europe. He said he would inform his international partners about these supposed […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Situation of children on summer camp programmes for children from the Romanian diaspora, stranded at the border with Ukraine – P-002714/2025
Source: European Parliament Priority question for written answer P-002714/2025to the CommissionRule 144Gheorghe Cârciu (S&D) Every year, the Romanian Government organises, through the Department for Romanians Everywhere (Departamentul pentru Românii de Pretutindeni), which it finances, summer camp programmes for children from the Romanian diaspora, so as to preserve the national cultural identity by promoting education in […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Agenda – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament 88 Objection pursuant to Rule 114(3): amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list – Amendments Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00 83 Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Deforestation Regulation – list of countries […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 7 July 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 7 July 2025 The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his condolences following the atrocious Russian attacks […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Artificial Intelligence Needs a Multilateral Response Grounded in Equity, Human Rights’, Stresses Secretary-General, in Remarks to BRICS Summit
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the BRICS [Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa] Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today: Prezado Presidente Lula, muito obrigado pelo seu amável convite e pela sua hospitalidade tão amiga. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies and […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Russian Federation’s Latest Large-scale Drone, Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Source: United Nations 4 SG/SM/22715 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation, reportedly the largest in over three years of war. These strikes disrupted the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jorge Heine, Outgoing Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, Boston University Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, center, flanked by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaks at the summit of […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: US backs Nato’s latest pledge of support for Ukraine, but in reality seems to have abandoned its European partners
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Recent news from Ukraine has generally been bad. Since the end of May, ever larger Russian air strikes have been documented against Ukrainian cities with devastating consequences for civilians, including in the country’s capital, Kyiv. Amid small and costly […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Georgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex Georgia was once considered a post-Soviet success story. After years of authoritarian rule, followed by independence which brought near state collapse, corruption and chaos, Georgia appeared to have transitioned to democracy. In a period after independence in […]
MIL-OSI Africa: BRICS urged to lead global governance reform
Source: Government of South Africa BRICS urged to lead global governance reform By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged BRICS nations to take the lead in reshaping international governance to reflect the world’s new multipolar reality. Addressing the Peace, Security and Global Governance Session in […]
MIL-OSI Europe: The Pope’s words at the Angelus prayer
Source: The Holy See At midday today, fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Holy Father Leo XIV appeared at the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square. The following are the Pope’s words of introduction to the Marian prayer: […]
MIL-OSI Economics: BSTDB Backs AEGEAN’s Bond Issue with EUR 15 million Investment
Source: Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Press Release | 07-Jul-2025 Supporting fleet renewal and tourism sector growth in Greece The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) subscribed EUR 15 million in the second bond issued by Aegean Airlines S.A. (AEGEAN), Greece’s national flag carrier. The EUR 250 million bond issue is earmarked towards […]
MIL-OSI Europe: The German economy: navigating cyclical fluctuations and boosting long-term growth | Eesti Pank Public Lecture
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Thank you, Governor Müller, for your kind introduction and for the invitation. It is a great pleasure and honour for me to speak here today. I truly appreciate the warm hospitality of Eesti Pank. Since my arrival, I have spent an exciting weekend enjoying several […]