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Terrorism is back

The March 22 attacks in Moscow have raised the spectre of international terrorism. While these terror strikes were claimed by the Islamic State, Russia suspects a Ukrainian hand in the attacks.

Putin’s Triumph

The recent impressive victory of Vladimir Putin for the presidency of the Russian Federation was expected and it is generally believed that even in a Western type of competitive democratic politics he would have won by a comfortable majority.

Hypocritical

In terms of hypocrisy that borders on meaningless waffle, the injunction accompanying the latest supply of arms by America to Ukraine must take the cake.

Pretoria’s choice

article 98 of the statute that requires a waiver of immunities for persons charged by the ICC from third party countries where there is no referral by the United Nations Security Council.

Triumph in Turkey

Indeed, Mr. Ergodan, who recognizes Ukraine’s territorial integrity but refuses to endorse sanctions on Russia, is seen by many as one of a handful of global leaders who could actually broker peace between the two neighbours.