The Globalist Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion and the UK’s Chagos Island deal faces uncertainty
Feb 24, 2026
Lana Daha, filmmaker behind 'Do You Love Me', mines archival film to probe Lebanon’s memory and identity. Julia Jen, Ukrainian researcher and writer, shares first‑hand perspective on the Russia‑Ukraine war and regional tensions. They discuss wartime life, shifting geopolitics, EU sanction disputes, and the uncertain future of the Chagos Islands deal.
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Moldova Sees Russian Troops As Persistent Instability
- Anatoly Nosati described Moldova's security pressures from Russia, including airspace violations and the unresolved Transnistria presence.
- He said ~1,500 Russian soldiers and large ammunition depots on Moldovan territory are an ongoing source of instability needing evacuation.
Neutrality Doesn't Mean Defense Neglect For Moldova
- Anatoly Nosati argued constitutional neutrality doesn't prevent strengthening Moldova's defence or cooperating with partners.
- He said neutrality shouldn't mean weakness and that building defence capabilities counters Russian hybrid threats.
Diego Garcia Is The Strategic Heart Of The Chagos Deal
- Ash Bajwaj explained why Diego Garcia matters strategically and why US backing shaped the UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius.
- He highlighted Diego Garcia's reach for Indo-Pacific operations and signals intelligence that the UK wants continued access to.