Global Briefing: Ukraine considers 'world first' $44bn wartime emissions claim against Russia

Stuart Stone
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A view of the Sophia Kyivska in Kyiv, framed by destroyed Russian war machinery - Credit: iStock
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A view of the Sophia Kyivska in Kyiv, framed by destroyed Russian war machinery - Credit: iStock

Reports claim Ukraine war has generated 237 million tons of additional CO2 emissions, Jamaica raises alarm over climate-disaster funding shortfall, and EU and South Africa ink critical minerals deal

Ukraine is reportedly weighing up whether to pursue a claim against Russia for almost $44bn in damages linked to an increase in emissions from the ongoing war. The decision would represent the first...

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