Global South resists pressure to side with West against Russia
The Global South is refusing to bend the knee to Washington.
Europe and the US are ignoring calls by Africa, Latin America and Asia to find a solution that ends the war in Ukraine.
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The Ukraine War viewed from the Global South
Two-thirds of the world’s population is just not lining up with the West in the Ukraine war.
The Global South is alarmed that the West is not pursuing negotiations that could bring this war to an early end.
No 2 NATO – No 2 War Conference – Saturday 25 February
No 2 NATO – No 2 War Conference – Saturday 25 February 11.00am – 5.00pm – central London
Opposing NATO’s aggressive wars and supporting peace
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