Section: News & Summaries

      U.S. calls for Russia’s suspension from UN Rights Council
      Apr05

      U.S. calls for Russia’s suspension from UN Rights Council

      The United States calls for the removal of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, following reports that Russian invaders killed a lot of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha Source: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield “Russia’s participation in the Human Rights Council is a farce. And it is wrong,...

      Projecting Russian crimes to Ukraine is part of a hostile plan, – British Ambassador to Ukraine
      Apr05

      Projecting Russian crimes to Ukraine is part of a hostile plan, – British Ambassador to Ukraine

      The abduction, torture, and execution of heads of administrations seems to be part of the Russian scenario, as well as the transfer of these crimes to Ukraine. Source: British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons “Abducting, torturing, executing brave and resolute regional and local administration heads, even their families too –...

      Italy supports EU sanctions against Russian gas
      Apr04

      Italy supports EU sanctions against Russian gas

      Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said that Italy would support sanctions against Russian gas after the atrocities in the Ukrainian city of Bucha. Source: Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs “Italy will not veto Russian gas sanctions,” Di Maio said. Italy receives about 40% of its gas imports from Russia, and after the Russian...

      The European Commission will take a step towards Ukraine’s obtaining EU candidate status this week
      Apr04

      The European Commission will take a step towards Ukraine’s obtaining EU candidate status this week

      This week, the European Commission plans to hand over a questionnaire to Ukraine, which is a necessary step for Ukraine to become a candidate. Source: Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna “We expect that there will be positive news about the next steps that must be taken to obtain...

      The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will stop financing all projects in Russia and Belarus
      Apr04

      The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will stop financing all projects in Russia and Belarus

      The Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) voted to suspend funding for all projects in Russia and Belarus. Source: Press Service of EBRD “Access of the Russian Federation and Belarus to the bank’s resources is officially and immediately suspended. This means that no country can have projects...

      The European Union has accused Russian authorities for atrocities in Bucha and other Ukrainian cities
      Apr04

      The European Union has accused Russian authorities for atrocities in Bucha and other Ukrainian cities

      The European Union has accused Russian authorities of committing atrocities in territories in the Kyiv region, now liberated but formerly under the control of Russian troops. Source: EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell EU strongly condemns the atrocities committed by Russian armed forces in several occupied Ukrainian towns, which have now been...

      Russia has already mined about 80,000 square kilometers in Ukraine, – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
      Apr04

      Russia has already mined about 80,000 square kilometers in Ukraine, – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

      Russia is increasing the use of banned anti-personnel mines in Ukraine and is even testing new models of these munitions. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action The Foreign Ministry noted that after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on...

      Ukraine needs three things – weapons, weapons, and once again weapons – President of Poland
      Apr04

      Ukraine needs three things – weapons, weapons, and once again weapons – President of Poland

      Photos from Bucha show that it is not necessary to seek a compromise with the aggressor at any cost – Ukraine now needs a lot of weapons. Source: Polish President Andrzej Duda “Criminals must be called criminals, brought to justice and convicted. Photos from Bucha prove the fallacy of the belief that a compromise must be sought at any...

      Ukrainians cry as they are looking for their lost loved ones in a mass grave in the Ukrainian town of Bucha
      Apr04

      Ukrainians cry as they are looking for their lost loved ones in a mass grave in the Ukrainian town of Bucha

      Journalists discovered a mass grave in the town of Bucha, on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Source: The citizens of Bucha Bodies were first buried in the grave, on the grounds of the Church of St. Andrew and Pyervozvannoho All Saints, in the first days of the war. There were at least a dozen bodies in body bags, some partially...

      Prime Minister of Ukraine: Partners must impose a devastating package of sanctions against Russia’s atrocities in Kyiv region
      Apr04

      Prime Minister of Ukraine: Partners must impose a devastating package of sanctions against Russia’s atrocities in Kyiv region

      The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal calls on Ukraine’s partners to impose a devastating package of sanctions against Russia. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine “The occupiers’ crimes against civilians in the Kyiv region have shown the true face of Russia. We call on our partners to impose a devastating package of...