Russia, Ukraine, and 13 other Eastern European nations were part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Almost all former USSR countries joined the European Union or Western Europe. Reports show that Russian President Putin had warned Ukraine, NATO, and the West about Russia's security. Author Yuval Noah Harari suggested that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could be similar to the nuclear threat of the Cuban missile crisis. A radio show suggested that Africa should not get involved with the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 27, 2022 07:55 UTC