21 Ukrainian children with cancer have been brought to receive care through the NHS in England 21 Ukrainian children will receive lifesaving cancer treatment in England after being brought over by the UK government with the support of Polish authorities and clinicians. The 21 children and their immediate family members landed in England this evening…
Mikhail Khodorkovsky: Putin is the enemy of humankind
Photo By (Mitya Aleshkovskiy) – Facebook of Mitya Aleshkovsky, CC BY-SA 3.0, When Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, criminal invasion of Ukraine, he shot himself in one foot. When he threatened to use nuclear weapons, he blew off the other. His regime has chosen a path of self-liquidation. The only question is how much damage…
Every day SSU eliminates enemy agent networks, detects spies and saboteurs – Security Service of Ukraine.
From now on, the punishment for those who committed treason or sabotage under martial law has become even more severe – up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment. The amendments to Articles 111 and 113 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine have entered into force. Over the past 24 hours, the SSU uncovered…
UN Welcomes and Supports Initiative to Fast-track Transfer of People Fleeing Ukraine to Romania Through Moldova
Refugees and third country nationals from Ukraine waiting at the Palanca border crossing to board buses supplied by IOM and UNHCR which will take them through Moldova and into Romania. Photo: IOM Chisinau – The Moldovan and Romanian Governments, supported by the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR and International Organization for Migration, IOM have set in…
Impact of Russian invasion on Swedish companies and foreign trade
Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation and Anna Hallberg, Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs. Magnus Liljegren/Government Offices of Sweden In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the following sanctions, the Government is now strengthening preparedness for the Swedish business sector and foreign trade through close dialogue with relevant actors. The…
Nearly 100 Third Country Nationals Fleeing War in Ukraine Assisted to Return Home
In picture: Emotional scenes earlier this week in Quito, Ecuador, as the relatives of nearly 450 people who fled the war in Ukraine were reunited with their loved ones. IOM provided assistance to returnees aboard the flights organized by the government. Photo IOM/ Ramiro Aguilar Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has helped almost…
Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the European Union regarding the Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
Photo by: Hansjorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. The Barents Euro-Arctic Council is built upon the Kirkenes Declaration of 1993, which states that “cooperation in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region will contribute substantially to stability, progress,…
Israel to host 25,000 Ukrainian citizens until danger subsides in their country
In addition to the unprecedented number of Ukrainian citizens who may stay in Israel until the danger subsides, the country is expected to absorb in the coming weeks and months around 100,000 Ukrainians who are fleeing the fighting, within the framework of the Law of Return. Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked announced today (Tuesday, 8 March…
Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine & International Sport
Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant breach of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between nations form the foundation of international sport. We, as a collective of like-minded nations, affirm our support for international sport organizations’ position that:…
Special OSCE meeting on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 7 March 2022
UK Ambassador Neil Bush calls out the Russian government for lying about their plan to invade Ukraine and expresses UK solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Thank you Mr Chair. It is almost two weeks since President Putin ordered Russia’s forces to invade Ukraine – its sovereign neighbour. We must never forget that Russia’s assault was…