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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Major Ukrainian Government Reshuffle, Nuclear Safety Concerns, and Global Diplomatic Moves Mark Turbulent Times

Ukrainian government undergoes significant reshuffle as IAEA warns of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant risks. Meanwhile, Japan's Prime Minister plans final summit in South Korea, and Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli troop statements amid ceasefire talks.
In a significant government shake-up, at least six Ukrainian officials, including cabinet ministers, resigned on Tuesday while a presidential aide was dismissed. This marks a major reshuffle initiated by the head of the ruling Servant of the People party’s parliamentary faction, David Arakhamia, who announced that over 50 percent of the Cabinet of Ministers’ staff would be changed by the end of the week.

Meanwhile, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has raised alarms about the "very fragile" state of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, following recent attacks that damaged its power access. Grossi is currently in Kyiv discussing preventative measures with President Volodymyr Zelensky and energy officials and is set to travel to Zaporizhzhia with his team to expand inspections and prevent a nuclear accident.

Shifting our focus to the Far East, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit South Korea on Friday for his final summit before retirement, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. During his two-day visit, Kishida will seek to bolster cooperation on regional and global issues with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as he prepares to step down after the Liberal Democratic Party elects a new leader on September 27.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli statements regarding maintaining troops in the Philadelphi corridor between Gaza and Egypt, aligning itself with Cairo's position. This comes amid ongoing ceasefire talks, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance drawing criticism from both U.S. President Joe Biden and former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz, while Saudi Arabia warns that such statements could undermine mediation efforts.

Relatedly, the Saudi Council of Ministers has been reviewing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's extensive efforts to unify Arab and Islamic support for Palestine through discussions with Egyptian and Turkish leaders. The Council reiterated Saudi Arabia's dedication to regional and global stability, sustainable development, and bolstering international cooperation, also lauding the positive outcomes of the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

Lastly, Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund is considering divestment from companies involved in the Gaza conflict, following stricter ethical guidelines from its Council on Ethics. Influenced by a recent International Court of Justice opinion, these new policies could lead to the exclusion of several companies, notably U.S. arms producers like RTX Corp, General Electric, and General Dynamics, with current investments in Israel amounting to 16 billion crowns as of June 30.
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