

Malawi: Malawi’s Position on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis (01.03.2022)





The Russian Federation and their high ranking official are continuing to call it a “special military operation”. Though we know this is a huge campaign of war and a vicious conflict, which isn’t just a security detail trying to fetch some hoodlums on the outskirts of Kyiv. That’s how the Russian President and Kremlin make it sound like. While we are seeing air-raids, missiles, troops and mechanical divisions, which is invading the Ukrainian territory. These Russian-Belorussian armies are assaulting and bombing Ukrainian territory…
We know the Russian bombs and missiles are hitting civilian targets and are not even close to military targets, which the Russian army claims. It is easily to see, as public buildings, squares and high-rises are hit by the raids. So, what Sergei Shoigu is saying today is disgraceful, as it is a full blown war.
Just read these statements from TASS today!
“Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.“The grouping of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to conduct a special military operation until the goals are achieved,”” (…) ““The main thing for us is to protect the Russian Federation from the military threat posed by Western countries that are trying to use the Ukrainian people in the fight against our country,” he said” (…) ““I emphasize that strikes are carried out only on military facilities and exclusively with high-precision weapons,” he added” (…) ““During the clashes, the Ukrainian side does not hesitate to use civilians as human shields. Multiple launch rocket systems, guns, large-caliber mortars are placed in the courtyards of residential buildings, near schools and kindergartens,” he said. He thanked the personnel “for courage and heroism, conscientious and professional fulfillment of the tasks.”” (TASS – ‘Shoigu: Russian army will continue special operation in Ukraine until its goals are achieved’ 01.03.2022).
That the Russians says this and spreads this in Russian media. It shows what they are willing to say. There is no bound of their deception and lies. It is completely false, as museums, galleries and kindergartens has been hit by the air-raids. While public buildings and housing complexes too. This being done to Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkov and Kherson. We are seeing video-clips, pictures and the numbers of dead and wounded.
This is why the Russians are using the artillery, missiles and bombs to conquer Ukraine. They are using this because they cannot win on the ground and the will of Ukraine was much stronger than what the Russian anticipated. While the Russians has also struggled with the logistics and how they planned invasion of the Ukraine.
We are seeing a bloodshed and a harm, which is made by the Russian-Belorussian army in Ukraine. Army General Shoigu can lie and try to deceive all he wants, but that doesn’t make it more true. This is the sort of defence a barbaric invader does to reason for their brutal attack on humanity and possible war-crimes in Ukraine. They are trying to make the victims and fatalities into justified sacrifices for their war.
The Russian high ranking officials are trying to clean the blood from their hands, but the stains are not going off that easily. Peace.



“EU citizens and entities involved in the delivery of lethal weapons, fuel and lubricants to Ukraine will bear responsibility for any consequences of such actions to manifest themselves during the ongoing special military operation. They cannot fail to understand how dangerous these consequences are” (Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 28.02.2022).
The Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine is on it’s fifth day. While there been talks, but they clearly only opened for further talks at a later date. Meaning there is nothing substantial yet, but the warfare is ongoing and the Belorussian counterparts didn’t hold their promises. As they sent missiles and troops from Belarus onto Ukraine. Meaning they broke the promise, which the President Lukachenko was broken even before words was uttered at the meeting. Therefore, the distrust of Kyiv was justified and Minsk should understand that.
Alas, we are seeing an expected Russian hard-line towards the European nations and European Union, which has decided to support Ukraine. They are now not only sending “prayers and thoughts” but supporting with weapons, artillery-weaponry and even fighter-planes, which it is now supporting the substantial parts of Ukraine’s defence without sending direct troops on the ground. Meaning, the EU and European allies are now giving vital support of the war effort in Ukraine and being a partner of Kyiv.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says this as well:
“Once again, as many times in history, weapons coming from German soil will be directed against Russian soldiers. Against this background Scholz’s assurances about the importance of the process of historical reconciliation between the peoples of Germany and Russia sounded particularly cynical, with this decision, Germany calls on the ghosts of not a cold, but the very hot war. Too many sad associations are evoked by the prospect of further ‘military’ pumping of Kyiv by Berlin, which, apparently, does not realize that in the current situation, the weapons supplied on Ukrainian territory can easily become the prey of neo-nazis, terrorists and looters on Ukrainian territory” (Russian Foreign Minister Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, 28.02.2022).
We are now seeing the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not only directing their anger towards the crowdfunding exercise of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. It is also directed at the military equipment, weapons and direct support of Ukraine from Europe/EU. This was anticipated, as the other party would react to the willingness to do so. If it didn’t cause a stir or reaction, it wouldn’t be effective. Ukraine needs this support and weaponry to be able to stagnate the Russian advances and ability to continue to defend itself. This is why the Russian wants neither citizens or states to support Ukraine. Since, they hope to overpower and conquer Ukraine quicker, because the Russians see this as a life-line to Kyiv.
We should expect that Moscow wouldn’t take it kindly to the military support of Kyiv. However, Moscow should also understand that they are using all their allies and possible connections to boost their war-effort. So, it is only reasonable for Kyiv to do the same, but in a war… everything gets amplified and any party will easily get violated. It should be expected that Moscow would react, but in the case of the Ukraine war. Europe is now unified and Russia feels butt-hurt. As Russia is becoming more distant and more alone.
The Russians has already sent warnings to the neighbours and former USSR republics. They are now sending it to the European Union (EU), Germany and the EU citizens, which is anticipated. As they are supporting the war-effort of their enemy in Ukraine. However, Europe support Ukraine here.
So, Moscow is lonely here and it is not like the EU citizens or European countries will feel the ramifications yet. However, there might be more hostile future diplomatically and lack of mutual meeting grounds between them. As the sanctions and weapons transfers are hitting Moscow hard. Peace.





In 2022 I wouldn’t think that one man would mean so much and have such vast powers behind them. That one of their orders and choices would change things so much. Because of what Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to do. He has initiated not only war against the brothers in Kyiv. No, he not only gone against a peaceful neighbour and the peaceful republic of Ukraine. No, he has actually made decisions, which will backfire for him in the long run.
Russia is not only meeting joint efforts of meaningless sanctions and pointless gatherings of press releases from Brussels. No, at this point, they are starting to target vital industries and banking functions. The European leaders and European nations are acting as a collective to punish Russia. They are going together and looking to means to harm and undermine the war-machine of Kremlin. That’s something we wouldn’t have seen coming.
What Putin didn’t see either was the sudden will of sending of weaponry, military equipment and advanced military technology to Ukraine. The European nations and NATO allies are now jointly supporting the military needs of Ukraine. They are selling and donating this to boost it’s effort to defend itself and show it support in this war.
Vladimir Putin who wanted to retake and reshape Europe. The man who wanted to revive the old empire of Russia and take back the sphere of which the Soviet Union ruled supreme. Has clearly lost an edge and not seen the sentiments across the continent. Instead of getting more nations close or wanting to associate with Russia. He is now making sure they are either distancing themselves or trying to find ways to get closer to the European coalitions.
Putin is ensuring that Finland and Sweden might join NATO quicker. Heck, his maybe able to get further former USSR republics to join EU and NATO as well. Because, they rather be part of these defence pacts and alliances, than risking the sudden invasion of Russia. That is the price and the additional cost of this invasion.
Vlad of Moscow didn’t consider this. That his action would have a chain reaction. Where further states and nations might seek a closer association with the bodies of Brussels. Because, they see the value of this and how it operates. They are actually safeguarding and doing what is right. Instead of coming with brutal force and total destruction. Since that is what Putin’s Russia is offering at this current moment.
It is a long time or I cannot remember seeing the bodies of EU working in such a joint effort. The defence and support of Ukraine has united them. The sort of war on their borders has showed them the need of the alliance and the union. It shows the value of the cooperation and coordination of the nations. In such a fashion, that Putin should feel lonely in palace, which he resides. Only waiting for “yes-men” fearing his will and orders, as they have to enact them. If they are possible or not.
Putin has ironically united Europe and solidified the need for NATO. That was clearly not the objective or the ideals behind the invasion of Ukraine. However, that is one of the achievements of the war. He has embarked on ab enterprise, which showed the rest of us. That we need each other to be safe from people like him. Peace.

“Zelensky doesn’t believe in the positive outcome of the negotiations with Russia. “But let them try, so that no citizen of Ukraine doubts that I, as president, tried to stop the war when there was still a chance, however small,” he said in a video address” (The Kyiv Independent, 27.02.2022).
On the 4th Day of invasion of Ukraine from the Russian Federation and Belarus. There been talks of a peace-talk or a meeting on a border point between Ukraine and Belarus. We know nothing about this meeting or what the parties will do.
What we do know is that Belarus President Alexander Lukachenko promised “cease-fire” and no involvement of his forces in the conflict before and during the talks. However, there is reports of Belorussian paratroopers and in addition this:
“Belarus missile ruins historical building in Chernihiv. According to the UNIAN news agency, it was an Iskander ballistic missile system that was fired from Belarus and hit the 1939 building in central Chernihiv, a regional capital 150 kilometers north of Kyiv” (The Kyiv Independent, 27.02.2022).
So, it is not like the Russians and Belorussians are avoiding casualties or critical damage of Ukraine. This is clear indication by this reporting, as Belorussian army is just sending far away missiles to target Ukraine.
While the Russian armies are not really advancing or gaining territory. As there are reports of lacking logistical support and big losses on the front-lines. The Ukrainian forces is repelling the Russians on the front with huge losses of vehicles, weapons and manpower. Clearly, the Russian President Vladimir Putin is disappointed and reported to use the “nuclear option” to strike more fear. Because, the war isn’t going to plan…
The Ukrainian government is getting more united support from the world. While the Russians are becoming more alone and only has few selected allies who helps or even support their cause in the war.
Alas, here is the proof of the failure and quagmire of the Russians inside Ukraine:
“MOSCOW, February 27. /TASS/. Troops of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) have successfully advanced four more kilometers into the enemy’s defense, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Knashenkov said on Sunday. “Troops of the Lugansk People’s Republic backed by supporting fire of the Russian armed forces have advance to a distance of four more kilometers into the enemy defense. Troops of the Donetsk People’s Republic have overcome the resistance of nationalist units and advanced six more kilometers. The settlements of Nizhneye, Granitnoye, and Gnutivo have been liberated,” he said. According to Konashenkov, Russia’s forces have hit 1,607 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities since the beginning of the special military operation on February 24” (TASS – ‘LPR troops advance four more km into enemy defense – Russian defense ministry’ 27.02.2022).
We are seeing a murky way ahead. The war is continuing and the allies of Putin is coming to his aide. This being Belarus who are using their army and forces too. European allies are sending arms, weapons and monetary reports to Ukraine. So, they are not fighting alone and it’s evident. As Russia is becoming more alone and has less option across Europe. This war is going to cost Russia and who knows what price. While Ukraine is fighting to be a sovereign and an independent nation, which we hope and pray that it will continue to be. Peace.
BTW: The resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people is admirable. They are the heroes and the ones who is fighting a just fight. Their cause is righteous, as an imperialist and a dream of reviving the USSR is imposed on them. Where the Ukrainian people are supposed to just give way and let Moscow rule supreme. That is what Putin wants and he wants to control the sphere of Kyiv. Therefore, the Ukrainian citizens and soldiers needs the support of the rest of Europe. They are fighting for their freedom and liberty. Which we cannot forget here. The Russians and Belorussians are the invaders trying to take away what is rightfully theirs. Peace.

As Europe are in the middle of war and reacting to the invasion of Ukraine. Which affects the energy markets and the trouble of importing gas from the Russian Federation. This is through the pipelines and other measures, which is not only the Nordstream II, which is put on hold. However, this has been through Gazprom and companies, which is similar selling the gas to European nations like Germany and Italy.
Therefore, the news of a possible significant import importunities from Algeria. That is coming from Sonatrach who could do their part and take market-shares from Russian counterparts. This is really a wise move from the Algeria company. This is a company owned by the Algerian government and has several of subsidiaries. So, this is a wise move of them. Not, only to be in direct market in Europe and ensure partners who needs their supply. While we know there is plans of a pipeline for gas from Nigeria all the way to Algeria. If that is built. There would be even more gas and possible energy to the European continent from Northern-and-Western Africa. Which could secure more direct domestic revenue in these nations.
Here is the newest information:
“Responding to a question on the redeployment of Sonatrach on the European gas market in the context of the Ukrainian crisis, Mr. Hakkar argued that the public oil group “has unused capacity on the Trans-Mediterranean gas pipeline (linking Algeria to Italy), which he believed could be used to increase supplies to the European market. Referring to geographical proximity, he stressed that Europe is the “natural market of choice” for Algerian energy products, specifying that Algeria contributes up to 11% of the continent’s total gas imports. “The European market is supplied via its network of pipelines which accumulates a shipping capacity of 42 billion Cm3 of natural gas and in liquefied form thanks to a production capacity of more than 50 million m3 of LNG and a fleet of 6 LNG carriers”, he detailed” (Hana Saada – ‘Gas: Sonatrach expresses readiness to support European partners in “difficult situations” 27.02.2022, DZBreaking.com).
If the Sonatrach is becoming a new ally and ensure the needs of energy in Europe. Surely, they will cause a serious blow to the addiction of Russian gas, which is a serious issue in the conflict in Ukraine. Central Europe has gotten used to the steady shipment of Russian gas. So, if the Algerian company and subsidiaries can deliver the same. It would be a serious challenge… while also securing the Sonatrach contracts and supplies, which will make the Algerian company more profitable.
What is also cool about this… is that a former French colony is coming to the aide of Europe and helping with it needs. Yes, it is profitable and entrepreneurial of Sonatrach. This is a good business move and hopefully they succeed. It will also make the Europeans less addicted to Russian gas, but have other channels for steady supply. The short proximity from Algeria to Italy and other European counties. Should also be important and be seen positive news for Europe.
For Russia on the other hand. One of their sources for exports and steady revenue could get partially hit by this. The Algerian company and Nation is clever here and we can only hope it pays-off. As this is a smart source for gas to the Central European nations. Peace.

“Mr Putin ordered the Russian defence minister and the chief of the military’s General Staff to put the nuclear deterrent forces in a “special regime of combat duty. “As you can see, not only do Western countries take unfriendly measures against our country in the economic dimension. I mean the illegal sanctions that everyone knows about very well, but also the top officials of leading Nato countries allow themselves to make aggressive statements with regards to our country,” Mr Putin said on state television” (Naomi O’Leary – ‘Ukraine invasion: Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on alert as troops enter Kharkiv’ 27.02.2022, The Irish Times).
If you thought Russian President Vladimir Putin would make things better. I hate to bring it to you, but your wrong. The Russian Federation and Belorussian allies are evidently in need of all types of weaponry to win the war in Ukraine. It is possibly humiliating that the Russian army isn’t advancing enough inside Ukraine.
We are clearly seeing that Putin has no sort of tact or afterthought of the possible damage or suffering he can ensure others. It is not a sane man’s choice to use nuclear weapons. That shouldn’t be anyone’s selection of weapon. However, Putin is there already and shows what his willing to do.
Kremlin and Putin should understand the implications of this. He is putting a new Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the table. Which was a horrific act in the end of the Second World War. It is like Putin has taken no lessons of the past, but only wants to repeat the sins of the past.
The warfare in Ukraine is bloody and filled with atrocities already. The war is already causing damage, pain and suffering of which words is hard to describe. Therefore, Putin seems to be more preoccupied with total victory. Since he has ordered this ‘nuclear option’.
It also shows what sort of mindset Putin has, as he see it as a viable option and a means to win the war. That he wants to use and orders the nuclear weapons for combat duty. This shouldn’t be a thing, but in 2022 there is nothing that Putin isn’t willing to do.
That he orders this and puts this on the table. Says a lot about his character and willingness to win at this point. This could be used as a tactic to create more fear and panic. However, he did on national TV and for everyone to know. That says a lot really.
We might live in a time with an another “fat-man” is dropped and I hope that would never happen in my life-time. Nevertheless, with the likes of Putin. You never know. His apparently willing to do anything to get his way. Peace.