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Could Russia's invasion of Ukraine trigger a global food crisis? | Inside Story
Russia’s war on Ukraine has created fears of a global food crisis. The two countries supply a third of the world’s wheat, and are major exporters of barley, corn and sunflower oil. Fighting has disrupted exports, leading to record prices. Many countries in the Middle East and Africa depend on importing wheat from Russia and Ukraine. So, will the higher prices put global food security…
Can anything stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine? | Inside Story
The international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has largely been limited to sanctions and condemnation. UN Security Council permanent member Russia used its veto to block a resolution against the invasion. The U.S and EU are preparing sanctions targeting Russia’s president, but former leader Dmitry Medvedev responded by saying Moscow doesn’t really need diplomatic ties with the West. Can anything be done to return…
Could economic sanctions on Russia hurt the rest of the world? | Inside Story
Russians are paying a price for the invasion of Ukraine. Basic goods are becoming more expensive as the value of the rouble falls, and economic sanctions start to bite. Russia is a major producer of oil, gas and grains for the rest of the world. The prices of those commodities are already high. So could the sanctions further hit the cost of living for many?…
Can Ukraine defend itself? | Inside Story
Russian troops have taken several towns and cities in Ukraine, and also the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site. Now they’re attacking the capital Kiev. The U.S., EU and western allies have imposed more sanctions on Russia’s financial sector. But Ukraine’s president says the response is not good enough, adding that his country is being forced to fight alone. So what are the options? Can Ukraine defend…
Who's telling the truth on the Ukraine conflict? | Inside Story
With tensions running high over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, all sides have accused each other of spreading misinformation and propaganda. Moscow has long accused Ukraine of ‘genocide’ against Russian speakers in the east. The U.S. called the claim ‘a reprehensible falsehood’, but Washington has also faced criticism for warning of an imminent attack. So who will win the battle for public opinion? Presenter:…
Is war in Ukraine inevitable? | Inside Story
The U.S. has again warned that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. Russia responded by calling the allegations baseless. Fighting in eastern Ukraine is worsening, with Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian government forces accusing each other of stepping up attacks. Diplomatic talks between the U.S., its NATO allies and Russia have yielded little results so far. So is a full-blown conflict unavoidable? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom…