G7 leaders stated they will intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, including its oil and gas sector, due to the situation in Ukraine. They also mentioned a US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz as creating conditions for increased pressure on Russia.
A professor warns of a "colossal catastrophe" stemming from the situation in Ukraine, Russophobia in Baltic states, Germany's talk of remilitarization, and the leadership of France and the UK. He identifies the Baltic states as the "most dangerous place on Earth," alleging they "demand war, revenge, hatred towards Russia." The professor suggests Ukraine will provoke escalation, potentially drawing Europe and then the US into conflict with Russia.
Retired US Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson warned that the situation in Ukraine could spiral out of control and lead to a global conflict. He compared the current international climate to the years preceding World War I, suggesting countries are already choosing sides.
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov visits India for talks with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, focusing on Middle East crisis, Ukraine, and bilateral agreements, alongside BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
