G20

• The imminent launch promises to be a momentous event in ASEAN's landscape, strengthening Malaysia's deep-rooted partnership with Indonesia.
• Both nations remain united in their mission to foster sustainable economic growth in the ASEAN community.
• Mr. Marcus Chin Choon Wei, CFO of Artroniq, stated, "Our partnership is not just about business; it's about shared values, especially in sustainability.
• These electric bikes also serve as the official bikes of G20, having been tested and endorsed by world leaders during the 2022 G20 summit.

• TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development.
• The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
• Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.
• The 5th RD20 consists of the following sessions.

• “And when we want to win — when we call on the world to support us — it is not just about an ordinary conflict.
• It was his first visit to Canada since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
• This North American tour has taken place as the war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating.
• Russia is making this outreach as Ukraine receives significant support and aid from the U.S. and its allies.
• That’s why Zelenskyy has been seeking support in both the U.S. and Canada.

The myth of quick, decisive battles

• The fact that Russia has so far failed to defeat Ukraine is a testament to the skill and capabilities of the Ukrainian military.
• Western military officials emphasize the importance of quick and decisive battles to achieve victory.
• Its success in defeating Russian forces in several battles during the summer and fall of 2022 created expectations that did not match reality.
• In protracted wars, mobilizing resources and maintaining morale have greater significance than any individual battle.

Waning support?

• One advantage Ukraine has possessed since the outset of the war is the superior morale of both its armed forces and on the home front.
• Neither of these factors are fixed and can shift over the course of a war.
• The recent G20 summit in India demonstrates the problems Ukraine faces over the long term.

Preparing for the long war

• The longer the war lasts, the more likely other priorities may supersede or even replace it among Ukraine’s allies.
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  This means Ukraine and its supporters must adapt to the long war.

• First, the support the West and its supporters are providing to Ukraine needs to be adapted to meet Ukrainian needs.

• The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.
• The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global transition to clean energy.
• The increased collaboration reflects across areas pertaining to energy supply chains, finance, business partnerships, and R&D.
• The group outlined that the priority is to help expedite nations and communities to meet their 2030 targets for reducing emissions.