Month: March 2022

Despite Sanctions, Europe Continues to Bankroll Russia for Gas and Oil

Western nations are paying Russia hundreds of millions of dollars every day for gas and oil imports, despite sanctions imposed on the country’s banking and aviation sectors following its invasion of Ukraine. With around 40 percent of Europe’s energy needs imported from Russia, leaders are scrambling to find alternatives, as Henry Ridgwell reports from Berlin. Camera: Henry Ridgwell …

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Russian Artists, Arts Groups No Longer Welcome at Many Venues

The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has ignited responses from arts and cultural institutions around the world, which are canceling performances by Russian artists, many of whom are supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin.  The Cannes Film Festival, an invitation-only event that previews top-quality films from more than 80 countries, announced that no Russian delegations will be welcome this year, following the continued conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The festival is set to begin in May.  “Unless the war of assault ends in conditions that will satisfy the Ukrainian people, it has been decided that we will not welcome …

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СБУ повідомила про висадку російського десанту і бій у Харкові – Верховна Рада

«Окупанти напали на шпиталь – Військово-медичний клінічний центр Північного регіону. Між загарбниками та українськими захисниками розпочався бій», – ідеться в повідомленні …

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Russia Steps Up Attacks as Prelude to Likely Renewed Offensive on Defiant Kyiv

Russia and Ukraine had their first prisoner exchange Tuesday since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of its neighbor six days ago, but it came on a day of further mayhem and destruction as Russian forces stepped up attacks on cities and towns across Ukraine, striking at civilian infrastructure and communications facilities, including Kyiv’s iconic main TV Tower. Five people were killed in the strike on the tower, Ukrainian authorities reported. In a tweet, the defense ministry has said some Ukrainian channels will not work for a while. Grad rockets rained down on Ukraine’s battered but still defiant capital just after …

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UN Seeking $1.7 Billion in Aid for Ukrainians, Refugees as Conflict Escalates

The United Nations is appealing for $1.7 billion to assist in delivering immediate humanitarian aid to Ukrainians and refugees in neighboring countries. According to the U.N., around 12 million Ukrainians will need relief and support as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates. An additional four million Ukrainian refugees are expected to need protection in surrounding countries in the next few months. Russia invaded Ukraine last week. U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says as casualties rise fast, the response to protect lives needs to happen now. “Families with small children are hunkered down in basements and subway stations or running …

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Федоров про кібервійну з РФ: ми перейшли до «впевненого наступу»

«Якщо на початку ми стримували багато потужних атак, переважно через тривалу підготовку ворога заздалегідь, то зараз, завдяки, єдиному духу українців до свободи ми перейшли до впевненого наступу» …

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Waves of Women and Children Leaving Ukraine

In the first three days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 100,000 people crossed Ukraine’s border in the West. On February 27th alone – according to the Ukrainian border police – over 120,000 people poured out of the embattled country. For VOA, Oksana Lihostova has more from western Ukraine in this report narrated by Anna Rice. …

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Australia to Buy Missiles and Ammunition for Ukraine

Australia says it plans to spend $50 million to buy missiles and ammunition to support Ukraine. As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the Australian government has shifted its stance on sending military hardware to Ukrainian forces. Last week, Canberra said it would provide only technical assistance. That has changed. Now, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, his country will buy military equipment and weapons for Ukraine as part of a coordinated effort with other western nations to help its armed forces resist Russia’s invasion. It is unclear how quickly the armaments would be delivered. Morrison made the announcement at a media …

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