This article is published in association with United Nations. In a new report report launched on Tuesday the UN independent expert on human rights in Russia exposes alarming patterns of torture used as a State-sanctioned tool of repression to stifle dissent and intimidate communities abroad. Just ahead of presenting her report to the General Assembly, Mariana […]Russia: Torture now ‘a tool for repression at home and aggression abroad’
October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a new report report launched on Tuesday the UN independent expert on human rights in Russia exposes alarming patterns of torture used as a State-sanctioned tool of repression to stifle dissent and intimidate communities abroad. Just ahead of presenting her report to the General Assembly, Mariana […]EBRD supports Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with €25 million loan
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €25 million to the city of Kharkiv in north-eastern Ukraine. The loan will help ensure the provision of vital municipal services in the city and mitigate the effects of the ongoing war. The Bank’s senior loan will be […]Commission welcomes the consensus reached by G7 partners to collectively provide €45 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the consensus reached by the EU and G7 partners to collectively provide loans for €45 billion to support Ukraine’s urgent budgetary, military and reconstruction needs (approximately $50 billion USD). This confirms that the EU and G7 partners fulfil the commitment they […]Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A deepening demographic crisis is roiling Ukraine, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, said on Tuesday, underscoring an urgent need for comprehensive recovery strategies focused on human capital and socioeconomic reform. Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the ongoing war has […]Ukraine: Trade Committee endorses financial support backed by Russian assets
October 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs in the Trade Committee voted on Monday to support a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine as the EU’s contribution to the G7’s support initiative. The Trade Committee voted by 31 in favour, 4 against and no abstentions on the Commission […]Parliament condemns Russia’s interference in Moldova
October 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory. The text, approved by 508 votes in favour, 53 against and 104 abstentions, vehemently condemns Russia’s escalating malicious activities, interference and hybrid operations ahead of […]UN rights chief warns of ‘widespread and systematic’ torture of Ukrainian POWs
October 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its 1,000-day mark, the UN’s top human rights official reiterated his call for Russia to cease its attack immediately and comply with its international obligations to protect civilians. In a briefing to the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, UN […]Torture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian authorities are using torture “with a sense of impunity” in the ongoing war in Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva heard on Monday. In an oral update to members, Erik Møse, chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said it has documented new […]MEPs: Ukraine must be able to strike legitimate military targets in Russia
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution, MEPs want EU countries to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia. The text, adopted on Thursday 19 September with 425 votes in favour, 131 against and 63 abstentions, states that without […]UN warns of continued prohibited weapons transfers to Ukraine, Russia
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid continuing prohibited weapons transfers to Ukraine and Russia during the ongoing war, top disarmament and legal officials issued calls on Friday for parties to the conflict to abide by international law and protect civilians. Warning the Security Council, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said that […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the occasion of the 4th Crimea platform Summit, via video message
September 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Dear President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It has been ten years since Russia began its aggression against Ukraine. Ukrainians had bravely demanded justice, democracy, and a European future. Russia responded with the illegal occupation of the peninsula. It’s clear: Crimea and […]Security Council: UN calls for safe, unimpeded passage of aid to Ukraine
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Security Council in New York on Tuesday debated the latest barrage of Russian missile and drone attacks that have targeted multiple cities across Ukraine in recent days. The acting UN Emergency Relief Coordinator told ambassadors that the human suffering during Russia’s on-going invasion “continues at intolerable […]EU provides €40 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparedness in Ukraine
September 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With relentless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the Commission is boosting its humanitarian funding to vulnerable Ukrainians with an additional €40 million ahead of the approaching winter. Out of this, €35 million is allocated for humanitarian projects in Ukraine and €5 million for supporting […]Message by President von der Leyen on the occasion of Ukraine Independence Day
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe will always be at Ukraine’s side, because Ukraine is Europe. Your freedom is our freedom.Your security is our security. And now, you are moving at incredible speed towards joining the European Union. We have been standing with you since day one.And we will […]First transfer of €1.5 billion of proceeds from immobilised Russian assets made available in support of Ukraine today
July 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU makes available in support of Ukraine the first payment of €1.5 billion generated from immobilised Russian assets. These extraordinary revenues generated by EU operators and held by central securities depositories (CSDs) from immobilised Russian sovereign assets were made available by Euroclear […]UN experts condemn sentencing of journalists in Russia
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Tuesday that the recent prison sentencing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva send a “threatening message” to all journalists. On Friday, Mr. Gershkovich was handed a 16-year prison sentence on spying […]New support needed amid preparations for Ukraine’s third wartime winter
July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new $100 million financial contribution will be given to support displaced and war-affected people in Ukraine as they prepare for the third winter since the start of Russia’s invasion, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi announced on Thursday during his third wartime visit to Kharkiv. […]General Assembly demands immediate end to Russian aggression in Ukraine
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN General Assembly on Thursday demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and unconditionally withdraw all military forces from Ukrainian territory. The Assembly also called for an immediate end to attacks against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, following weeks of escalation. The resolution entitled Safety […]Several Ukrainian cities hit in new wave of Russia missile attacks
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ukrainian cities faced another barrage of missiles fired by Russian forces on Monday with dozens killed and a children’s hospital among the targets, UN humanitarians have said. Condemning the daytime attacks, the UN’s top aid coordinator in Ukraine, Denise Brown, said that several cities were targeted, including […]Ukraine parliament ratifies International Chernobyl Cooperation Account agreement
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The international community and Ukraine are set to enter a new phase of engagement on long-term nuclear safety and decommissioning, with a particular focus on Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, thanks to the Ukrainian parliament’s ratification of the International Chernobyl Cooperation Account (ICCA) framework agreement. Parliament approved […]EU further extends the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention
July 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of a new set of sanctions against Belarus, in view of its involvement in Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The close integration of the Russian and Belarusian economies has substantially facilitated the circumvention of existing […]€100 million EU for Ukraine Advisory Programme rolls out
June 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. This week the European Investment Bank (EIB) welcomed Ukrainian government officials involved in the preparation and implementation of EIB-funded projects to discuss ways of speeding up and increasing the efficiency of multiple recovery projects. The initiative was supported by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and […]Birth in a war zone: Coping amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Like many expecting parents, Oleksandra and Oleksandr Chebotar were eagerly awaiting the birth of their daughter. The way it happened, however, was unlike anything they had ever imagined. The couple had gone to Maternity Hospital No. 5 in the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine. The […]Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is becoming increasingly concerned over falling levels of humanitarian funding for civilians across war-torn Ukraine, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) told delegates to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on Wednesday. Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner […]Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine until March 2026
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine for another year, from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2026. Given continued Russian attacks on the civil and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, safe and durable conditions […]The EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and attract private sector investments
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At today’s Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the signature of €1.4 billion in new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, as part of the Ukraine Facility’s Investment Framework. These agreements underscore […]Olena Zelenska: War is harming global mental health — even for people living in safety
May 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, Founder of the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen Global Platform I have some photos on my phone. Young girls and boys – school graduates – are dancing a waltz down the […]Commission welcomes Council decision on the use of proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the formal decision taken in the General Affairs Council on the Commission’s and High Representative’s proposal to use the proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine. Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis, said: “I welcome the […]7 ways Earth system stress is already affecting our security
May 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rod Schoonover, Co-Founder, Ecosecurity Council As we approach the mid-21st century, security issues worldwide are becoming increasingly complex and dire. Active conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa have not only overwhelmed international peacemaking efforts but have also exacerbated humanitarian crises and […]EU allocates €4.5 million for 324 Ukrainian scientists’ projects to pursue their research
May 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to €4.5 million under Horizon Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought daily challenges to researchers. The constant threat of attacks on critical infrastructure, as […]MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously. Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such […]Commission allocates additional €10 million to support researchers from Ukraine under Horizon Europe
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has topped up the budget of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, set up to support researchers forced to flee Ukraine, with an additional €10 million. The scheme, set up under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) has supported displaced researchers since the start of the Russian […]Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine. MEPs and the Council presidency agreed on suspending import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, until 5 June 2025, to […]
