🚨 #BREAKING: China has released a 12-point plan for a ceasefire on the 1 year anniversary of the #UkraineRussianWar.

China is keen to protect its strategic and economic interests, while also promoting itself as a neutral, responsible global leader.

Check out this thread 🧵 Point 2 - note how they emphasis respecting Russias security assurances - ie over nato.

twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqGo… How do Russians view nuclear weapons? Check out one view here:

Europe’s (EU) Head of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, @JosepBorrellF gave a keynote speech to EU Ambassadors Conference on his vision for the continent.

Here are some of the main points he raised 🧵 ⬇️ Firstly, @JosepBorrellF distinguishes between the ‘what’ and the ‘how’.

He emphasises that we are in a ‘world of radical uncertainty’ and that Europe must accept this and adapt, while prioritising ‘flexibility and resilience.

Can #russia actually be removed or, at least, suspended from the #UNSC?

Short answer: no.

Longer answer : it’s complicated (shockingly).🧵 ⬇️ 1. Firstly but crucially, the inability to suspend/remove any member underlines a bigger, structural issue:

That the #UNSC is grossly outdated and doesn’t reflect the modern balance of power.

This thread contains a set of #resources to #donate/support #Ukraine. Please add or retweet it 🧵

Tw 1: #Charities to donate
Tw 2: #Crypto/NFT options
Tw 3: # for support/#solidarity
Tw 4: Key distinctions/terms
Tw 5: # for #refugees

#StandingWithUkraine #SupportUKraine ✊ #Charities:

1. @razomforukraine: comprehensive support
2. @savelifeua: military support
3. @UnitedHelpUA: food/medical supplies
4. @RedCrossUkraine: infrastructure repairs
5. Army SOS: military support
6. Revived Soldiers Ukraine: medical rehab
7. @caritasukraine: clothing help