Tag: aggression

US lawmakers affirm support for Taiwan against China’s ‘aggression’

A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington’s support for Taiwan against Chinese “aggression”, on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president. Sitting down Monday morning with President Lai Ching-te, Representative Michael McCaul — who heads the influential House Foreign Affairs Committee — said he and his […]

Ukraine president signs law to boost conscription to fend off Russian aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia’s continued aggression. The mobilisation law, published on Ukraine’s parliamentary website, is expected to take effect in a month and make it easier to identify every […]

tribunal on Russian aggression to be located in The Hague

The Ukrainian President’s Office has described the clause on Russia’s responsibility for the war against Ukraine in the agreement with the Netherlands as the “strongest” of all the bilateral agreements signed so far. It also mentions a special tribunal for Russia’s aggression in The Hague. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, […]

Ukraine is facing ‘indescribable aggression’

King Charles III issued a statement in support of Ukraine to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, saying Ukraine is facing “indescribable aggression.” “The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire, as the unprovoked attack on their land, their lives and livelihoods enters a third, tragic, year,” King Charles said […]