Year-long War Deepens Enmity

The war in Ukraine has rearranged global alliances, fueled new anxieties and forced many countries to revise their respective policies in security, energy, economy and geopolitics.

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Ukrainian servicemen walk along a street in Siversk on February 17, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

MUNICH, SUNDAY – After almost a year of war in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s invasion on 24 February 2022, the flames of hostility between the conflicting parties continue to rage. This is not only seen on the battlefield but also among policymaking leaders in their respective countries.

“Now is not the time for dialogue with Russia,” said French President Emmanuel Macron at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday (17/2/2023).