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The **geopolitical** situation as of February 23, 2025, remains extremely tense. The world faces active conflicts that pose new challenges to **#global_security**.
## War in #Ukraine
The war has been ongoing for **11 years**, and the situation continues to escalate. **#Ukrainian_forces** maintain their defense with support from **#NATO** and other allies. NATO is expanding its presence in **#Eastern_Europe**, increasing its rapid reaction forces to **300,000 troops**. **#Sweden** and **#Finland** have joined the alliance, while **#Ukraine** has officially applied for membership. The EU has granted candidate status to Ukraine and **#Moldova** [1].
## Conflict in the #Middle_East
Since October 2023, war has raged between **#Israel** and the **#Hamas** group in **#Gaza_Strip**. The conflict has caused massive destruction and civilian casualties. Meanwhile, **#Iran** supports Hamas and other militant groups, threatening further escalation [2].
## Global Consequences
- **#Energy_crisis**: The war in Ukraine and sanctions against **#Russia** have disrupted energy supplies, driving up prices and forcing nations to seek alternative sources [3].
- **#Arms_race**: European and Asian nations are increasing **military spending**, reaching a record **$2.24 trillion** in 2022 [4].
- **#Political_instability**: Rising tensions in **#Balkans**, **#South_America**, and **#Africa** create new threats to global stability [5].
## Sources:
1. [Geopolitical consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B2_%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B7%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B5_%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B2%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%A3%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%83)
2. [Gaza War (since 2023)](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B9%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%B2_%D0%93%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B5_%28%D1%81_2023%29)
3. [Global energy crisis](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%AD%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%81)
4. [Worldwide military expenditures](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%8B)
5. [Political instability worldwide](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C)
#Gaza_Strip
Closing my Gazan friend's fundraiser. If anyone is able, last minute donations before I close it in 4 days would be wonderful.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/evacuate-palestinian-family
#freepalestine #freegaza #palestine #gaza #gofundme #donate #gazagenocide #Gaza_Strip #gaza_genocide
Relentless #Israeli_bombing does not stop across #Gaza_Strip, mainly in #Rafah, #Jabalia, Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya!
I have no #words. That is this #cruelty? Itβs so #deeply #evil. #gaza #Gaza_Strip #palestine #Israel
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-attacks-north-gaza-worsening-health-crisis_n_670862b0e4b0f3da64563dbf?source=EN0WUMSTZMNZZ1031242&utm_campaign=enewsletter&utm_content=news%2Bclips%2Bhuffpost%2Bgaza%2Bcrisis%2Boctober%2B31%2B2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cultivation
β#Food and #medical supplies are routinely #expiring at the #borders amid #delays and #denials by the #Israeli #government while #millions of #men, #women and #children face a #never-#ending #cycle of #displacement, #hunger, #loss, and #devastation in a #nightmare from which they #cannot #wake.β #Gaza_Strip #palestine #gaza #Israel
#Investigating war #crimes in #Gaza I Al Jazeera #Investigations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPE6vbKix6A
> This feature length #investigation by Al Jazeeraβs Investigative #Unit exposes Israeli #war_Crimes in the #Gaza_Strip through the #medium of #photos and videos...
Microsoft fires employees who organized vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza
https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-fired-workers-israel-palestinians-gaza-72de6fe1f35db9398e3b6785203c6bbf
#ycombinator #Gaza_Strip #Israel_government #Microsoft_Corp #2024_Mideast_Wars #General_news #Protests_and_demonstrations #Technology #Israel_Hamas_war #World_news #Israel #Business #Genocide #Hamas #Labor #World_News
Starving people are stampeding around a bakery in Khan Younis, south of #Gaza_Strip, as israeli occupation authorities have sharply reduced entry of aid to the whole besieged enclave! #GazaGenocide
Israeli occupation forces take more illegal measures!
Israeli occupation order evacuation of Al Burij and Al Nuseirat refugee camps in the Middle Area of the #Gaza_Strip!
Please rescue me and my family from this genocide and starvation
π΅πΈ Donation link and Yousef and his family's story π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ π:
https://chuffed.org/project/112662-help-gazan-computer-systems-engineering-student-yousef-to-continue-education-and-have-health-treatment
#GazaUnderAttack
#SaveGaza
#StandWithGaza
#GazaSolidarity
#GazaHumanRights
@lebanon
@palestine
@FloydyStu@c.im
@journalismandcomment
@breakingnews
@mutualaid
@magicalgrrrl
#MutualAid
Motasem Dalloul: Worth watching and reposting:
Very rare, but dangerous and horrible, investigation carried out by the New York Times about ππ¬π«πππ₯π’ π¬π§π’π©ππ«π¬ π€π’π₯π₯π’π§π π¬ππ―ππ§-π¦ππ¦πππ« πππ¦π’π₯π² π’π§ π§π¨π«ππ‘ππ«π§ #πππ³π_πππ«π’π©! @palestine @israel
https://x.com/abujomaagaza/status/1832305672299434100?s=12&t=uM8me4uwdP7D0z4nanVVuw
Die Leute im #Gaza_Strip haben die immer erfolgreichere MilitΓ€raktion satt. Nachvollziehbar. Die #Araber sollten die #Terroristen an die Justiz ausliefern. Mit den #Islamisten hinter Gittern wΓ€re die MilitΓ€raktion unmittelbar beendet!
Help Khaled evacuate #Gaza
I have only Β£269 as of July the 10th
Please donate for me π΅πΈπ
#Gaza #Rafah #Alleyesonrafah #Genocide #All_eyes_on_rafah #Help #Support #Donate #Gofundme #Gaza_Strip #donations #Palestine
Help Khaled evacuate #Gaza
I have only Β£234 as of July the 7th
Please donate for me π΅πΈπ
#Gaza #Rafah #Alleyesonrafah #Genocide #All_eyes_on_rafah #Help #Support #Donate #Gofundme #Gaza_Strip #donations #Palestine
Help Khaled evacuate #Gaza
I have only Β£182 as of July the 7th
Please donate for me π΅πΈπ
#Gaza #Rafah #Alleyesonrafah #Genocide #All_eyes_on_rafah #Help #Support #Donate #Gofundme #Gaza_Strip #donations #Palestine
#Breaking news
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Several people have been KILLED and WOUNDED in #Israeli_bombing of Al Burij refugee camp in the Middle Area of #Gaza_Strip!
Two people including a CHILD in #Israeli_bombing of a school βrefugee shelterβ in Beit Hanoun, north of #Gaza_Strip!