Malaysia defends 1979 map, rejects maritime claims including China – Mohamad Hasan KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has taken a firm stance to continue to defend the country’s territorial sovereignty based on the 1979 New Map of Malaysia and not to recognise any maritime claims by external parties that contradict it, including China. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia does not have any maritime overlap with China based on an internationally recognised map in 1979. He stressed that the government would not compromise on any application or claim of sovereignty made by other countries if it did not align with the borders set out in the map. “We stick to […]

Malaysia defends 1979 map, rejects maritime claims including China – Mohamad Hasan #Malaysia #Sovereignty #TerritorialClaims #China #MaritimeLaw

6/13 According to officials briefed on the conversation, Putin demanded "de jure" recognition of Russian control over Crimea and Donbas.

In return, Russia would give up legal claims to Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
#TerritorialClaims

5/12 Putin ominously emphasized Alaska's Russian "heritage," noting Orthodox churches and town names - the same territorial logic he's used to justify invading Ukraine.

"We have always considered the Ukrainian nation a brotherly nation," Putin said menacingly.
#TerritorialClaims #RussianImperialism

Expert discusses Kremlin's arguments for territorial claims over Ukraine and Belarus Analyst examines Kremlin's use of language and history to justify claims on Ukraine and Belarus

The U.S. Helsinki Commission's recent hearing reveals how the Kremlin's historical revisionism fuels territorial claims over Ukraine and Belarus, raising serious implications for national sovereignty.

Click to read more!

#US #CulturalIdentity #TerritorialClaims #CitizenPortal

In a world shaped by resource scarcity, land is no exception 🗺️

Source: Visual Capitalist

www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-by...

#EarthsSurface #GeographyFacts #Oceans #GlobalLandUse #InternationalWaters #Geopolitics #PlanetEarth #TerritorialClaims

6/10 While National Security Adviser Michael Waltz frames the talks as pragmatic—asking rhetorically, "Are we going to drive every Russian off of every inch of Ukrainian soil?"—Ukrainian officials fear Trump may entertain Putin's designs on additional territory, including Odesa.
#TerritorialClaims

3/8
Trump's fixation predates his presidency. Before inauguration, he revived his plan to "buy" Greenland—this time with hints of military action and tariffs against Denmark if refused.

His son's private visit to Nuuk was broadcast globally, amplifying tensions.
#TrumpAmbitions #TerritorialClaims

China 'Permits' Philippines Ship to Supply Anchored Vessel Near South China Sea Island BRP Sierra Madre, a WWII-era ship, was grounded by the Philippines in 1999 to assert territorial claims.

China 'Permits' Philippines Ship to Supply Anchored Vessel Near South China Sea Island

defensemirror.com/news/38990/C...

#SouthChinaSea #BRPSierraMadre #CoastGuard #Philippines #China #warship #territorialclaims #MaritimeDispute #pollution #environment #coralreefs #watercannon #ScarboroughShoal