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The United Nations General Assembly has passed by an overwhelming majority a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling for the immediate withdrawal of its military forces. 141 members voted for the resolution, with five votes against and 35 abstentions. A previous binding resolution in the UN Security Council failed due to the Russian veto. How far does Putin's influence still reach?

French President Macron's active role as a mediator in the war in Ukraine could potentially bring him advantages but also entails risks in the presidential election campaign, commentators observe.

In his first State of the Union Address, US President Joe Biden not only addressed his own people but also emphasised the West's unity against the Russian attack on Ukraine. Commentators take stock of the speech and express relief that Biden's predecessor is no longer in office.

Heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) is one of three ‘difficult to decarbonise’ transport sectors and must be addressed with urgency alongside aviation and marine.

Until now, I was not sure I would have the courage to enlist. On top of this, I found it particularly difficult to explain my intentions when confronted with the emotion of the people I love.

Nato could be in a position to experience nuclear deterrence in an entirely unexpected form, requiring skilled diplomacy and even a willingness for some compromise, however bitter, to avoid disaster.

As Europe is reacting to the reality of war, the state is poised to take a much more interventionist role all over Europe.

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The Council imposed restrictive measures on 22 high ranked members of Belarusian military personnel in view of their role in the Belarusian involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and introduced further restrictions in the trade of goods between the EU and Belarus.