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The United Nations is requesting $4.2 billion to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

On Monday, the United Nations requested $4.2 billion in funding to assist those affected by the nearly two-year-long conflict in Ukraine and the millions of refugees who have sought refuge in neighboring countries. The U.N. humanitarian agency and U.N. refugee…

Discussions for an Elusive Resolution in Ukraine Conducted in Davos.

On Sunday, prior to the World Economic Forum, representatives from 83 nations met in Davos, Switzerland to discuss Ukraine’s 10-point proposal for achieving peace and ending the conflict with Russia. This is the fourth instance of Ukraine arranging a meeting…

Truck drivers and farmers in Romania demonstrate against taxes and subsidies related to Ukraine.

Bucharest, Romania —  On Sunday, truck drivers and farmers from Romania caused delays in traffic in multiple cities, such as the capital Bucharest. They expressed various complaints, ranging from excessive tax rates to delayed compensation payments. On the fifth day…

The former Mayor of Vladivostok will participate in fighting in Ukraine following his conviction for bribery.

Moscow —  According to his lawyer, a previous leader of Vladivostok, Russia, has joined the Ukrainian army and left for the front, following a 12-year prison sentence for corrupt activities. This information was reported by the Kommersant newspaper on Sunday….

Zelensky is traveling to Switzerland to strengthen international backing.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will be visiting Switzerland on Monday, in an effort to secure consistent support from allies as the ongoing conflict with Russia approaches its two-year mark. According to…

Campaigners Urge Australia to Send Unwanted Military Helicopters to Ukraine

Sydney —  Activists will convene on Sunday at Sydney Town Hall to hold a demonstration urging Australia to donate surplus helicopters to Ukraine. The Australian Defence Force intends to retire 45 Taipan helicopters by the end of this year and…

Russia has labeled a well-known writer as a ‘foreign agent’ due to their stance on Ukraine.

On Friday evening, Russia’s Ministry of Justice labeled a well-known author as a “foreign agent” due to his disapproval of Moscow’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Boris Akunin, whose real name is Grigori Chkhartishvili and was born in Georgia,…

Large-scale Russian Air Attacks Target Ukraine

According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia initiated a series of missile attacks on Ukraine on Saturday morning. The air force also reported successfully intercepting and taking down a small number of these missiles. According to a statement on social media…

A bear that was saved from a zoo destroyed by bombings in Ukraine has been relocated to Scotland.

london —  A rare Asiatic black bear, unlikely to be a refugee from the war in Ukraine, was brought to its new residence in Scotland on Friday. It eagerly enjoyed a meal of cucumbers and watermelon. Yampil, a 12-year-old, was…

Militants in Somalia have seized a United Nations helicopter carrying four Ukrainian individuals.

nairobi, kenya —  Ukraine’s foreign ministry reported on Friday that four of its citizens were among those taken hostage by al-Shabab rebels in central Somalia. The incident involved a United Nations helicopter. The helicopter, contracted by the United Nations and…