Almost 14 million Ukrainians left their homes because of the war, – UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine
Almost 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine Amin Awad “Families and communities have been disrupted and uprooted. In just over three months, nearly 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee...
Conflict inflames a three-dimensional global crisis, – UN Secretary-General about the war in Ukraine
The UN Secretary-General said that the war in Ukraine was creating a “three-dimensional global crisis”, but continued to call the war a conflict. Source: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “Today marks 100 days since the start of the 24 February Russian invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has already taken thousands of lives,...
Switzerland rejects Denmark and Germany’s requests to supply armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine
Germany and Denmark have been denied permission to hand over Swiss-made armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine. Source: The Swiss government “The Swiss government has not allowed Denmark and Germany to supply Ukraine with about 20 Piranha III infantry fighting vehicles and ammunition for Swiss-made Gepard anti-aircraft...
More than 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program
Just over 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program as of June 1. Source: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Applications for Ukrainians displaced by the war have been submitted by more than 45,000 Americans who have had to make financial commitments to support guests from Ukraine. It is the largest...
The EU won’t recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of Ukraine, – EU High Representative
The European Union condemns the distribution of Russian passports in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and will not recognize them. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “The European Union strongly condemns the Russian Presidential decrees of 25 May and 30 May, simplifying the process for granting Russian citizenship and...
Two international Reuters journalists were injured in the east of Ukraine
Two Reuters reporters were injured in the shelling near Siverodonetsk (the Russian-occupied part of the east of Ukraine). The driver of the vehicle they were travelling in was killed. Source: The Reuters spokesperson “In the course of a reporting trip, two Reuters journalists sustained minor injuries when they came under fire while enroute...
Russians have destroyed 24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine during 100 days of war
Russian invaders have destroyed 24,000 kilometres of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine since February 24. Source: State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine (Ukravtodor) “24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges have been destroyed during 100 days of the war. The enemy does not stop destroying our infrastructure, but the country is living and...
Austria helps Ukraine with protective helmets and body armor
Austria helps Ukraine with protective helmets and body armor under the EU’s European Peace Fund. Source: Federal Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer “We are participating within the framework of the European Union in supporting Ukraine with the help of the European Peace Fund. On the one hand, this is done by providing weapons and...
Ukraine has agreed with Westinghouse to build 9 nuclear power units and to supply fuel
The state-owned National Atomic Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom and the American Westinghouse Electric Company have agreed to build new nuclear power units and increase the supply of nuclear fuel. Source: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine President of NNEGC Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Westinghouse Electric Company Patrick...
Ukraine itself will determine range of HIMARS rockets, – US Ambassador to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will themselves determine the range of application of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, which Kyiv will soon receive. Source: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink “As President Biden announced yesterday, a $700 million security assistance package had been signed. This includes HIMARS long-range rocket systems....
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