Poland is preparing a train with special medical equipment to transport Ukrainians injured in Russia’s attack on the neighboring country, the Polish Ministry of Health announced today, adding that Polish hospitals are ready to receive thousands of patients. “Poland is preparing to receive migrants from Ukraine, including Ukrainian citizens affected by the armed conflict,” the […]
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Ukraine: Mariupol, a city of strategic importance, woke up to the sound of explosions
People in Mariupol, a city of strategic importance in southeastern Ukraine, woke up today to the sound of explosions and some of them started packing to leave after Russia invaded Ukraine. Mariupol, the main port of eastern Ukraine, was not attacked at the start of the invasion. However, residents fear it could be a target […]
Ukraine: Companies suspend operations while Russia invades the country
The Danish brewery and a bottling company of Coca-Cola today closed their factories in Ukraine after the Russian invasion, while companies that produce products from jet engines to semiconductors warned of problems in the supply of basic raw materials. Carlsberg, which has a 31% share of the Ukrainian beer market, has stopped production at all […]
Turkey: No bread because of … Putin
The crisis in Ukraine is a matter of great concern to Turkey. Many fear that they will be deprived not only of natural gas but also of their daily bread. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was forced to suspend his tour of Africa as soon as he was briefed on dramatic developments in Ukraine. On […]
Von der Leyen: Sanctions that will have a serious impact on Russia
Sanctions that will have a serious impact on Russia were announced by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing “that the world can see that unity is our strength”. In particular, in joint statements with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Council President Charles Michel at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, […]
Ukraine: Diplomatic fever to change Serbia’s stance on Russia
The silence of the Serbian political leadership over the developments in Ukraine causes the dissatisfaction of the western countries and the disappointment of Kiev. The envoys from the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Italy, as well as an EU envoy, will meet today with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a bid to persuade him […]
Ukraine: 18 killed in Odessa rocket attack – Ongoing bombing of Kiev
LAST UPDATE: 14.54 Eighteen people were killed in a rocket attack on a village in Odessa in southern Ukraine, regional authorities announced today. “Eight men and ten women were killed” in the village of Lipetsk, Odessa regional authorities said in a statement. At least six people were also killed in the town of Brovary, near […]
Erdogan: Turkey backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity – Silent fish on Bosphorus
LAST UPDATE: 14.07 Turkey supports Ukraine’s fight for territorial integrity and sees Russia’s attack as a “heavy blow” to regional stability and peace, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, reiterating his call for a solution to the crisis through dialogue. “This action, which we consider to be contrary to international law, is a severe blow […]
G. Stournaras-Ukraine: ECB should continue its bond-buying program at least until the end of the year
The European Central Bank (ECB) should continue its bond-buying program at least until the end of the year and not commit to the time it will end to reduce the impact of the conflict in Ukraine, said the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Giannis Stournaras, in an interview with Reuters. According to Reuters, Mr […]
Υπ. German Defense Minister: Sanctions against Russia ” Unprecedented and Too Tough ”
Russia must now prepare for “unprecedented and extremely harsh sanctions,” warned Defense Secretary Christine Lambrecht, while calling on Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine. “We extended our hand to Russia for negotiations and it struck. But it is never too late for dialogue. However, Moscow must not make a mistake: NATO and the EU […]
