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Boris Johnson's Six-Point Plan to Deter Russia in Ukraine

British Prime Minister has announced a six-point plan to resist Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The plan, as declared by Downing Street 10, is as follows:
World leaders should mobilise an "international humanitarian coalition" for Ukraine.
They should also support Ukraine "in its efforts to provide for its own self-defence".
Economic pressure on Russia should be ratcheted up.
The international community must resist Russia's "creeping normalisation" of its actions in Ukraine.
Diplomatic resolutions to the war must be pursued, but only with the full participation of Ukraine's legitimate government.
There should be a "rapid campaign to strengthen security and resilience" among NATO countries.
It is clear that the British Prime Minister's six-point plan for resisting the Russian invasion of Ukraine does not give the option of dialogue with Russia any importance.
Boris Johnson's proposal is an escalatory step against Russia, but the questions are; will his plan succeed and turn into a tangible reality? And if it succeeds, will it force Russia to stop the war and withdraw from Ukraine? Even if the plan succeeds, knowing that this is a very small possibility, is there enough time to prevent Russia from achieving a military victory in Ukraine? It seems that the initial features of the answers to the questions above are bleak and pessimistic.
In theory, Johnson's plan is about the current Russian war in Ukraine, but in essence, the plan refers to the post-Ukraine period, or rather to the stage that will follow the almost inevitable Russian military triumph in Ukraine.
Most of NATO's words and deeds regarding Russia's intervention in Ukraine go in this direction, that is, the stage that will follow Russia's military conquest in Ukraine.
NATO is very aware that Putin has invaded Ukraine to win militarily, not to be defeated. Defeat, for Putin, in Ukrainian war means his end as a political leader and head of state, if this does not impact stability in his crisis-stricken country.
However, NATO is concerned that the Russian president may repeat the experience of the war in Ukraine in other NATO countries that were either republics within the former Soviet Union or the countries in the collapsed Soviet alliance. This, in turn, may lead to the outbreak of a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia that may lead to the use of nuclear weapons, which would be devastating to both sides.
Johnson's plan, like all other NATO plans, including painful economic sanctions against Moscow, will not dissuade Putin from his plan to take over Ukraine and overthrow its pro-Western regime.
The options for the West to deter Russia in Ukraine are very limited. If the international solidarity with Ukraine is great nowadays, the reason is because the crisis is still in the beginning. But after a while, the world will forget what happened to the Ukrainians, and every single country, including some Western countries, will only focus on its interests first and last.
NATO should have discussed the Russian requests seriously prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Especially, since NATO was well aware that Russia had mobilised tens of thousands of soldiers on the border with Ukraine to declare war, not for a picnic.
However, practically, and realistically, it seems that NATO wanted this war to occur to exhaust the annoying Russian rival, even if that was at the expense of the suffering of an entire nation. This is how it was, and this will be international relations and politics between the great powers, which are based on immorality.
NATO has no choice but to sit with Russia and listen to its demands and take its reservations and fears into consideration if NATO is really interested in international peace and order. The issue is not about morality, truth, and justice as much as it is about power, interests and domination. On this basis, Russia and all the great powers have always acted.
BY: Jwan Dibo
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During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).
Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.
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