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Ukraine Crisis: No-fly Zone

March 5, 2022

A no-fly zone is an area established by a military power over which unauthorized aircrafts are not allowed to fly. About No-fly Zone It is also known as no-flight zone (NFZ) or air exclusion zone (AEZ). No-fly zones are generally ..

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Downgrade in Russia’s Ratings

March 4, 2022

Following severe sanctions implemented on Russia by the western countries, Moody’s and Fitch downgraded the country’s sovereign rating to ‘junk’ grade. Overview: Russia’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured (local and foreign-currency) debt ratings have been downgraded to ‘B3′ from ‘Baa3’ ..

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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

March 4, 2022

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is located near the city of Enerhodar, Southeastern Ukraine, on the Kakhovka Reservoir’s southern shore on the River Dnieper. It is Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and is among the world’s top 10 largest. Overview: ..

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Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances

March 4, 2022

Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances refers to three identical political agreements signed at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) conference in Budapest, Hungary in 1994. About the memorandum The signatories of the memorandum agreed to provide security ..

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Monuments and World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

March 3, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put at risk not just physical infrastructure and human lives, but also priceless works of art, monuments, and cultural artefacts. Overview: Several historical sites and heritage structures can be found in Ukraine, and its ..

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UNGA Resolution Deploring Russian Aggression

March 3, 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a resolution strongly deploring Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, just days after Russia vetoed a similar resolution on the increasing crisis between the two countries in the Security Council. Overview: The United Nations General Assembly ..

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