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russia-ukraine conflict A political settlement in the war means peace for everyone

The evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to concern the world.

The threat of using cluster ammunition, which is banned by many states, and especially when peace efforts are under way, is a concern for the world.

The development suggests a reluctance to find a peaceful resolution and favour the sustenance of the conflict instead. This is a concern for the entire globe because an escalation in the conflict could lead to the use of increasingly more deadly weapons and engulf people worldwide who were never party to the cause of the conflict.

The peace mediation efforts by Africa, China and Brazil, among others,

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