Author: Timothy David Snyder .

Military Deaths

1. Russian SFSR: 6,750,000
2. Ukrainian SSR: 1,650,000
3. Byelorussian SSR: 620,000
4. Uzbek SSR: 330,000
5. Kazakh SSR: 310,000
6. Azerbaijan SSR: 210,000
7. Georgian SSR: 190,000
8. Armenian SSR: 150,000
9. Kirghiz SSR: 70,000
10. Turkmen SSR: 70,000
11. Moldavian SSR: 50,000
12. Tajik SSR: 50,000
13. Estonian SSR: 30,000
14. Latvian SSR: 30,000 
15. Lithuanian SSR: 25,000
16. Unidentified: 165,000

Civilian Deaths

Russia is bordered by 14 countries along both its western and southern sides.

Countries that border Russia from the west

Syria is the only Arab state to support Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as “independent” republics and its invasion of Ukraine. The day the war began, President Bashar al-Assad told his Russian counterpart that “Western nations bear responsibility for the chaos and bloodshed.” Then, on 2 March, Syria joined only four other states in opposing a UN General Assembly resolution condemning the invasion.

On March 2, the UN General Assembly, meeting in emergency session, voted 141 to 5, to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To the surprise of many, Cuba abstained, despite its close relations with Moscow and its belief that the West instigated the crisis by expanding NATO right up to Russia’s borders, ignoring its legitimate security concerns. 

To understand Cuba’s position on Ukraine, we need only look back at previous occasions when Cuba had to walk the same diplomatic tightrope.

Russia’s relationship with Nicaragua is firmly rooted in geopolitics, and Russia is demonstrating its global reach, despite U.S. and European efforts. The larger implications — an increased presence in Latin America among others — threaten democracy, security and regional stability in the Western Hemisphere. For starters, Russian presence is interfering with U.S. and hemisphere interests, namely democracy and regional security.

1. The Society of European Affairs Professionals count 231 Members

Alphabetical Listing

American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium: The American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium has appointed Stéphanie Rutten, currently Partner at Whyte Corporate Affairs, as its next CEO. She will start in May, succeeding Marcel Claes after nearly 18 years.

Sources of Climate Finance (In order of funding)

1. France
2. Japan
3. Portugal
4. Global Environment Facility
5. USA
6. Climate Investmnt Funds
7. Adaptation Funds
8. EU Institutions
9. Denmak
10. Spain
11. Italy
12. United Arab Emirates
13. Germany
14. Canada
15. Australia
16. Other Donors

Note: Funding from France, Japan and Portugal is mostly in the form of ODA loans while the other sources provide grants