EU Is Discussing Sanctioning Vladimir Putin’s Daughters
The new EU sanctions package will reportedly affect two Putin's daughters, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing diplomats familiar with the plan.
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Pope Francis Condemns ‘The Massacre of Bucha’ and Holds the Ukrainian Flag Sent to Him From Bucha
Pope kissed the Ukrainian flag sent to him from Bucha. > “Recent news from the war in Ukraine, instead of bringing relief and hope, brought new atrocities, such as the massacre of Bucha,” Pope Francis said at the end of his weekly audience. “Cruelty that is increasingly horrendous, even against
Canada Has Expanded the List of Sanctions Against Russia
Nine more citizens of the Russian Federation from Putin's inner circle are included.
Intel Suspends Operations in Russia
The largest American manufacturer of electronic components and computers, Intel Corporation, has become one of the last tech giants to suspend all business operations in Russia. > "Intel continues to join the global community in condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine and calling for a swift return to peace,
The United States to Provide Additional $100 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
The United States authorized an additional $100 million to Ukraine for the purchase of anti-armor systems. > "I have authorized, pursuant to a delegation from the President earlier today, the immediate drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $100 million to meet Ukraine’s urgent need for additional
The United States Hands Over Modular Houses to Liberated Regions of Ukraine
George Pataki, former governor of the U.S. state of New York, while on a working visit to the Transcarpathian region, made a gift to Ukrainians affected by the war. He brought modular houses that can be quickly assembled and accommodated there for a certain period of time. Pataki noted
Daily Mirror Published a Letter Written in Russian to Enlighten Russians of the Truth
Daily Mirror decided to include a special message for Russians in their language in order to show them the real situation in Ukraine. The newspaper published a letter written in Russian which its readers can send to ordinary Russians to enlighten them of the truth.
EU Commission Presented the Fifth Package of Sanctions Against Russia
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented the fifth package of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. The new sanctions include: * an import ban on coal from Russia, worth €4 billion per year; * a full transaction ban on four key Russian banks, including VTB, the second largest
Edgars Rinkēvičs Called the Ria Novosti’s Article About What Russia Should Do With Ukraine “Pure Fascism”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, called the article of the Russian propaganda news website RIA Novosti about what Russia should do with Ukraine “pure fascism.” An article released earlier in the state-run news agency RIA Novosti calls for genocide. According to the occupiers, the whole Ukrainian nation
Russian Forces Hit a Nitric Acid Tank in Rubizhne
Head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration Serhii Haidai reported that Russian troops had hit a nitric acid tank in Rubizhne (Luhansk Region). Citizens are asked to close their windows.
Half of the Pharmacies in Ukraine Have Been Shut Down
Half of the pharmacies in Ukraine have been shut down, World Health Organization reports on Twitter. Also, many medical workers are either displaced or unable to work.
Satellite Images Show Bodies Lay in Bucha for Weeks
An analysis of satellite images by The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/world/europe/bucha-ukraine-bodies.html] rebuts claims by Russia that the killing of civilians in Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, occurred after its soldiers had left the town. When images emerged over the weekend