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Medical personnel have established a blood transfusion center in close proximity to the conflict zone in Donbas.

Ukrainian soldiers who are injured in battle are transported to a designated stabilization point, where trained combat medics provide treatment. Recently, with the support of international donors, medics at a stabilization point in Ukraine’s Donbas area have been able to…

The European Union has reached a consensus on implementing additional penalties against Russia.

BRUSSELS —  On Wednesday, the member countries of the European Union reached a consensus on implementing additional sanctions against Russia. These measures are aimed at penalizing individuals and companies believed to be aiding Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine, including…

The future is uncertain for millions of Ukrainian refugees who have been displaced.

GENEVA —  A recent report from the U.N. refugee agency cautions that a large number of Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced individuals are facing an uncertain future as the ongoing war with Russia enters its third year. The struggle for…

The UK is being urged to put an end to the “national threat” posed by violence against women and girls.

After spending 10 days in the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem stated that a man kills a woman every three days in the UK, and one out of four women will encounter domestic violence at some point in their lifetime….

The European Union has authorized sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

On Wednesday, the European Union came to an agreement to implement a fresh set of penalties against Russia as a reaction to their ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Around 200 individuals and organizations are prohibited from conducting business with EU companies…

The reason for the protests by farmers in Europe.

PARIS —  Farmers are protesting across the European Union, saying they are facing rising costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap food imports. Protests have been ongoing for several weeks in various countries, such as…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expresses approval of Sweden’s $683 million package of military assistance.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for a $683 million military assistance package from Sweden. This aid is being sought by Ukrainian leaders as they strive to receive more support from the international community in their efforts to…

Russia may be subjected to additional sanctions following the death of Alexei Navalny.

The Ukrainian military announced new drone attacks by Russia on Tuesday, as calls for additional sanctions against Russia intensified after the death of incarcerated opposition leader Alexey Navalny. The air force of Ukraine reported that their air defense systems successfully…

The Lockbit cybercrime gang has been dismantled by Britain, the US, the EU, and their allies.

LONDON —  According to a statement on the gang’s blackmail website on Monday, Lockbit, a well-known cybercriminal group that demands ransom for stolen data, has been thwarted in a unique global law enforcement operation by the UK’s National Crime Agency,…

Biden Contemplating Imposition of Fresh Sanctions on Russia Following Navalny’s Passing

On Monday, President Joe Biden of the United States stated that he is contemplating implementing more sanctions against Moscow in response to the passing of Alexey Navalny, a Russian opposition leader who was imprisoned. “We already have sanctions,” Biden told…