{"id":8190,"date":"2023-05-09T10:22:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T02:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/?p=8190"},"modified":"2023-05-09T12:19:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T04:19:57","slug":"what-is-singapore-view-on-russia-ukraine-conflict-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/2023\/05\/what-is-singapore-view-on-russia-ukraine-conflict-why-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Singapore&#8217;s View on Russia-Ukraine Conflict &#038; Why It&#8217;s Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The following content is based on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan\u2019s Oral Replies to Parliamentary Question and Supplementary Question on Russia-Ukraine War, 8 May 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Singapore&#8217;s position on Russia-Ukraine war remains unchanged.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan answered parliamentary questions and emphasised the importance of sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Singapore maintains a clear and consistent stand against Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What\u2019s Singapore\u2019s View on Russia-Ukraine Conflict &amp; Why It\u2019s Important (09 May 2023)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FUDA42hxrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey dude, wah lau eh, got big issue about Russia-Ukraine war hor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore also got something to say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about this, can?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singapore&#8217;s Stand On This War Thingy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, he say ok lah, Singapore&#8217;s position on this Russia-Ukraine war still steady, i.e. Singapore strongly condemned Russia\u2019s attack on Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He very garang lor, say wah, we must &#8220;protect the sovereignty, the independence and the territorial integrity of Singapore.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok lah, can understand, we small country, very vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we must take clear stand based on our principles and national interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answering Them Parliamentary Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sylvia Lim from the opposite side, she got ask some questions about whether what Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Shanmugam, said at this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute workshop got represent the views of our Gahmen or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Balakrishnan kena answer on this lor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bro, he say yes lah, our Gahmen views about the war not changed one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got it ah? He also siao on about maintaining our position against the invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Minister Say About Small Countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eh bro, Dr Balakrishnan quite deep one you know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He talk about small countries always being vulnerable and we must be careful when choosing sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He say, &#8220;The primary victim is the smaller country and its people who are paying the ultimate price.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sad sia, this war thing is always affecting the smaller countries. So, our position is clear la.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actionable &amp; Practical Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Always remember Singapore&#8217;s stand on the Russia-Ukraine war, which is based on our principles and national interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the vulnerability of small countries and the importance of careful diplomacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on the risks and consequences of international conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So bro, after all this chit chat, I hope you got the whole picture about what&#8217;s going on between Russia and Ukraine, and how Singapore sees this thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember, no matter how big or small, we must stand up for our own country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep ourselves updated on this global issue sia, don&#8217;t be an ignorant frog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eh friends, now that you know what&#8217;s going on and our stand about the Russia-Ukraine war, how you feel ah? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come share your thoughts lah, can?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Singapore&#8217;s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and how it affects our foreign policy within the region. 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