Australia Sends 20 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
Australia sent 20 Bushmasters to Ukraine. Together they cost 38 million dollars. Australian experts say this was the fastest approved military aid in the country's history.
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UN General Assembly Suspends Russia From the UN Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of "gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights" in Ukraine, Reuters reports. The US-led push garnered 93 votes in favor, while 24 countries voted no and 58 countries abstained.
Metallica’s Charity Raised $500,000 to Help Feed Ukrainian Refugees
The foundation set up by the legendary band announced that it was making a donation to the World Central Kitchen, which is providing meals for those who have fled Ukraine as the result of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Spotify Services Will Be Suspended in Russia From April 11
Spotify services will stop working in Russia from April 11, according to the company's press-release.
Sanctions to Wipe Out the Last 15 Years of Russia’s Economic Development
US President Joe Biden is confident that sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia will destroy its economy and cut it off from technology.
The US Senate Unanimously Approves Lend-Lease for Ukraine
Politico reports [https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/06/senate-unanimously-approves-lend-lease-00023668] that the Senate "unanimously passed major legislation late Wednesday to revive a World War II-era program allowing President Joe Biden to more efficiently send weapons and other supplies to Ukraine amid Russia’s bloody invasion." "Senators
China’s State Refiners Are Avoiding New Russian Oil Contracts
China’s state refiners are avoiding new Russian oil contracts despite steep discounts, heeding Beijing’s call for caution as western sanctions mount against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. It should be noted that China, the world's largest oil importer, is the top
Guy Verhofstadt Calls on the European Council to Impose Stronger Sanctions on Russia
Guy Verhofstadt, a member of European Parliament, former Prime Minister of Belgium called upon EU to push harder on the Russian Federation. > "You know why your strategy doesn't work? Because progressive packages of sanctions with an autocrat doesn’t work. That works with a democracy, with
USA Will Boycott G20 Meetings if Russia Is Allowed to Attend It
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States Janet Yellen on Wednesday said President Joe Biden wants Russia expelled from the Group of 20 major economies forum, and the United States will boycott “a number of G20 meetings” in Indonesia if Russian officials show up. The next G20 summit should
Josep Borrell Urges Bloc to Send More Arms to Ukraine
EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges bloc to send more arms to Ukraine to help end the war. > “We have to continue arming Ukraine. We need less rounds of applause and more assistance,” he said. “The EU had pledged €1bn in military aid for Ukraine, he said,
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Doorstep Statement Ahead of the Meeting on 6 and 7 April 2022
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg doorstep statement ahead of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 6 and 7 April 2022: “This reveals the true nature of President Putin's war, and the targeting and killing of civilians is a war crime and therefore, NATO allies are
UN General Assembly Will Hold a Vote on Suspending Russia From the UN Human Rights Council
UN General Assembly will hold a vote on removing Russia from participating in UN Human Rights Council. The vote will take place on Thursday, 7th April.