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  The conflict between Russia and Ukraine started in February 2014 when Russian forces, dressed as Ukrainians, invaded the independent republic of Crimea. European Union institutions are leading the pack of assistance providers to Ukraine, with €77.1 billion in promised financial help being the primary source. When all forms of help, including economic and humanitarian assistance, are considered, the United States' commitment to Ukraine amounts to €71.4 billion, making it the greatest military aid partner since the conflict began. The following three countries have also pledged substantial aid: Norway, Germany, and the UK.   Military, financial, and humanitarian aid are all forms of help that Ukraine gets. The Ministry of Finance reports that our nation received around $30 billion in financial aid from our friends in 2022. Other reports indicate that we got 39 billion euros in financial and military help in the first six months of the conflict. Let’s look at some other heroes ...

  ** Note that there is no bias or affiliation between any party in the writing on this blog, it is all purely objective and viewing it from an outside lens   The political intrigue, surprising results (not very surprising), and ominous future of Pakistan that have emerged from the country's most recent general elections are all part of the story. After the elections, Pakistan is now at a crossroads, which saw a divided mandate among the main political groups.  Consequences of Split Results The elections saw record seats for independents, sponsored by Imran Khan's PTI party. Despite legal and political obstacles, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) defeated the PML-N ( Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz)   and PPP (Pakistan’s People Party) by fielding independent candidates. The divided results have raised questions about a stable administration. Experts say a coalition government is inevitable because no party has a majority. The PTI's refusal to ally with other major part...

  Rising tensions and the possibility of a wider confrontation between Iran and Western countries have recently defined the Middle Eastern geopolitical scene. If you’re just trying to figure out what is happening and what this regional conflict is, let us show you it's whats and hows. Most notably the effect of the war between Israel and Hamas and the geopolitical maneuvers of world powers.   There are far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate regional effect of the confrontation between Israel and Hamas, which saw a notable increase on October 7. An important component has been Iran's role in supporting Palestinians and Hamas. As part of its larger regional goal, which includes acquiring nuclear weapons, Iran is providing this assistance. The United States and its allies face a direct threat to regional stability and a mortal danger from Iran's fast progress toward nuclear breakout.   Significant changes have occurred in the area's dynamics due to the Abraham Acco...