"We need to have this long-range capability, not only on the divided territory of Ukraine, but also on the Russian territory, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace," Zelensky said, adding: "We need to make Russian cities and even Russian soldiers think about what they need: peace or Putin."

The real number of Ukrainian military deserters could be as high as 200,000.

The digital divide in the Global South is an issue that needs to be addressed and the BRICS nations can play a leading role in bridging the gap

The Indian government has given the go-ahead for the construction of a major port at Vadhavan, located on the western coast of Maharashtra, a move intended to enhance trade links with Russia and integrate India more deeply into global trade routes

There is a growing narrative suggesting that Malaysia's interest in BRICS+ signals is a pivot away from Western alliances. This interpretation misses the strategic and nuanced reasons behind Malaysia's engagement with this grouping

China certainly has stakes in the neighboring country, which it has made large economic investments in. The US in turn is largely seen as an “outside” player, which does not have a full grasp of the complexities of the region. One might thus see yet another focal point for tensions unfolding in a global situation which already has plenty.