This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eesha Amarnath, a 22-year-old third-year medical student, studying at GMERS Medical College, India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]The plight of Ukrainian refugees
April 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eesha Amarnath, a 22-year-old third-year medical student, studying at GMERS Medical College, India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform ramps up efforts to help Ukraine address priority recovery needs in 2023
April 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today on April 5, the Government of Ukraine, the G7 Members of the Steering Committee and representatives from international financial institutions discussed, during the second meeting of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform’s Steering Committee for Ukraine, how to best coordinate economic support for Ukraine’s […]State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Austrian support to Wien Energie in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
April 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Austrian measure to support the energy supplier Wien Energie GmbH in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on […]Updated Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Needs Assessment
March 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new joint assessment released today by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations, estimates that the cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine has grown to US $411 billion (equivalent of €383 billion). The estimate […]How flexible transport helped save lives and provide support in Ukraine
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shin-pei Tsay, Director, Policy for Cities and Transportation, Uber Technologies, Abhinav Bahl, Senior Manager, Global Social Impact & Community Engagement, Uber When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, no one knew what would happen next. […]New European Bauhaus: launch of capacity-building programme to start Ukraine’s reconstruction
March 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is launching the New European Bauhaus capacity-building programme for the reconstruction of Ukraine in partnership with Ukrainian organisations. This follows the meeting between the College and the Ukrainian Government held in Kyiv on 2 February, the EU–Ukraine Summit of 3 February, […]Lithuania’s President Nausėda: Ukraine’s fight is also our fight
March 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda urged the EU to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and to keep its doors open to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine. Addressing MEPs in Strasbourg as part of the “This is Europe” debate series, Mr Nausėda shared his […]EU Solidarity with Ukraine: one year of temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted today the Communication on Temporary Protection Directive. The Directive was triggered for the first time on 4 March 2022 in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, to protect people fleeing the war. Since then around 4 million people were granted […]State aid: Commission approves amendment to Italian guarantee scheme, including up to €3 billion budget increase, in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
March 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing Italian guarantee scheme, including an up to €3 billion budget increase, for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in the context of Russia’s war against […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the establishment of the International Centre for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression against Ukraine
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Russia’s invasion has brought unspeakable suffering to Ukraine. Almost one year ago the world discovered the horrors of Bucha. I was there myself and I have witnessed the atrocities committed by Russian forces. There is increasing evidence of direct attacks against civilians as well as […]1 year on – the global impact of the war in Ukraine
March 3, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content In the year since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces across the border into Ukraine, the impact of war in Europe has rippled out around the world. Most of us are […]State aid: Commission approves €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
March 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under EU State aid rules, based on Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the […]Commission provides support for 124 researchers from Ukraine who fled the war
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission officially announced the selection results of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, which supports displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers from Ukraine will be able to continue their work in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. […]Eurobarometer: EU citizens remain strongly in favour of Ukraine and of ensuring energy security
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey published today, almost one year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shows continued strong solidarity of Europeans with Ukraine and their support for the actions undertaken to support the country and its people. EU citizens also overwhelmingly support the acceleration of […]China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. […]Commission proposes to renew trade benefits for Ukraine for a year
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has proposed today to renew the suspension of import duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the European Union – known as the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) – for another year. This is a continuation of the EU’s unwavering […]1 year on: A timeline of the war in Ukraine
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content On the first anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering his armies to invade Ukraine, his forces remain locked in a bloody war of attrition. Towns and cities have been devastated. Tens of […]No trivia: How a virtual safe space in Ukraine is helping teenagers prioritize their mental health
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: United Nations Population Fund “The chat helps me feel very safe.” “It’s like talking to a friend.” “It’s useful for people like me, who are afraid to talk because they weren’t allowed to show their emotions or feelings since […]What are ‘shadow fleets’ and how do they hinder efforts to help Ukraine?
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum In December, the European Union banned imports of Russian crude oil by sea, and the EU and other major economies imposed a price cap – designed to keep essential exports […]Provide Ukraine with military aid for as long as necessary, MEPs say
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for serious consideration to be given to delivering fighter jets, helicopters, appropriate missile systems and a substantial increase in munitions to Ukraine. In a resolution marking one year of Russia’s war against Ukraine, MEPs strongly condemn Moscow’s aggression and reiterate their unwavering […]A further step towards a long-term ‘Roam like at home’ agreement with Ukraine
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ukraine is one step closer to the EU’s free roaming area today, as the Commission adopted a proposal to incorporate roaming into the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Once in place, Ukrainian visitors will no longer have to pay any additional charges to use their mobile […]10th Euronest Assembly: impact of the war in Ukraine on the Eastern Partnership
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The war in Ukraine and other geopolitical challenges are set to feature prominently on the agenda of the 10th session of the joint parliamentary assembly. Members of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Chișinău, Moldova, for the 10th Ordinary Session, from 19 to […]Ukraine: EU and G7 partners agree price cap on Russian petroleum products
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union – together with the international G7+ Price Cap Coalition – have today adopted further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products (such as diesel and fuel oil). This decision will hit Russia’s revenues even harder and reduce its ability to wage […]What would a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ukraine look like?
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Europe hasn’t witnessed a conflict like this since World War Two. Now, an even more ambitious reconstruction effort may be required. Russia’s devastating attack has stirred calls to muster a […]Ukraine: College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv
February 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today 2 February, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is travelling to Kyiv, Ukraine, for a College-to-Government meeting with the Government of Ukraine, together with 15 other members of the College of Commissioners. Accompanying the President for this visit are: […]State aid: Commission approves €600 million Slovak scheme to support its economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €600 million Slovak scheme to support its economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022 and amended on […]Ukrainians are protecting their cultural landmarks with their phones. Here’s how
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Almost a year on, the human cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine tragically continues. The US military estimates that around 40,000 civilians have lost their lives and as many as 200,000 military personnel […]Ukraine: Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine kick-starts work
January 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform to support Ukraine’s repair, recovery and reconstruction process has been launched today. It will allow for close coordination among international donors and international financial organisations and will ensure that support is provided in a coherent, transparent, and accountable manner. […]Ukraine: Donor Coordination Platform in support of Ukraine’s repair, recovery and reconstruction kick-starts work
January 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform to support Ukraine’s repair, recovery and reconstruction process has been launched today. It will allow for close coordination among international donors and international financial organisations and will ensure that support is provided in a coherent, transparent, and accountable manner. […]Davos: 6 leaders share their insights on Russia’s war in Ukraine
January 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amy White, Writer and Editor, Freelance, World Economic Forum, Kateryna Gordiychuk, Video Producer, World Economic Forum It’s almost one year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since that time nearly 8 million Ukranians have fled across […]State aid: Commission approves €100 million Austrian measure to reduce electricity consumption in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
January 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €100 million Austrian measure to reduce peak electricity consumption in Austria in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This is the first measure aimed at supporting electricity consumption reduction that the Commission has approved under the State […]I fled Russia’s bombs in Ukraine, now I’m in Sweden researching a cure for infertility. This is my story.
January 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nataliia Petryk, Postdoctoral Researcher, Karolinska Institutet Like many others, I was forced to flee Kyiv with our two children when Russia invaded Ukraine. We were no longer safe, and our stable and fulfilling lives had taken a dramatic turn […]Commission disburses first €3 billion to Ukraine of the up to €18 billion Macro-financial Assistance+ package
January 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today disbursed a first instalment of €3 billion of the up to €18 billion Macro-financial Assistance+ (MFA+) package for Ukraine. This follows the swift adoption and entry into force of the MFA+ Regulation mid-December 2022, less than two months following the […]
