With a large majority, the UN General Assembly approved on Wednesday a resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine, while demanding a withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. Of the 193 member states of the United Nations, 141 supported the text, while only five voted against it: Russia itself, Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea. […]
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The war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine is also being waged online
Wars are no longer fought only on the battlefield. The Russian military offensive launched on February 24 against Ukraine is preceded by a “cyber war” that has been active for months, even years, with attacks on companies, banks, electrical infrastructure or government websites. Although establishing 100 percent authorship in cyberspace is a difficult task, some […]
Overwhelming UN vote pressures China over stance on Ukraine
An overwhelming United Nations vote on a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could increase pressure on China to take a clearer stance on the issue. On Wednesday, in an emergency session, the UN General Assembly approved by 141 votes in favor and 5 against the measure that urges Russia to immediately stop its “aggression”. […]
Europe’s largest nuclear plant suffers fire after Russian attack, says local mayor
the nuclear plant ukrainian of Zaporizhia, the largest of its kind in Europe, was affected by a fire in the early hours of Friday, after an attack by troops Russiansaid the mayor of the nearby town of Energodar. Dmytro Orlov said in an online post that there was heavy fighting between local forces and Russian […]
Retaining the south of the country, a priority for the Ukrainian Army
Ukraine today tried with all its might to retain control over the south of the country, where its main seaports are located, key to supplying its population. “Putin lost the war. The world stands with Ukraine”, read a poster in the Ukrainian capital today. Russia negotiates a ceasefire in Ukraine with one hand and with […]
United States: authorities grant temporary protection to Ukrainians for 18 months
Updated on 03/03/2022 07:09 pm United States announced this Thursday the granting of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukraine for the next 18 months, which prevents the deportation of Ukrainians who are in its territory and allows them to access a permit to work and reside. “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted […]
EU prepares if Russia attacks nuclear plants in Ukraine
Updated on 03/03/2022 05:20 pm The European Commission (EC) works in a “contingency plan” in the event that Russia decided to attack the nuclear power plants in Ukraine, which has 15 operational reactors in four plants, in addition to the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where there are four closed reactors. “Our nuclear regulator is preparing a […]
Panama Canal reaffirms neutrality despite international sanctions against Russia
The Authority of Panama Canal (ACP) reaffirmed this Thursday that the interoceanic route will maintain its policy of neutrality in the face of the invasion of Russia to Ukraineand refused to impose any kind of transit ban on Russian ships. “The Panama Canal closely follows the current situation in Ukraine,” but “it is a permanently […]
Putin says Russian military campaign in Ukraine ‘progressing successfully’
Updated on 03/03/2022 02:19 pm Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Russian military campaign in Ukraine is going “successfully”, he highlighted “the heroism of russian soldiers” and denounced that Ukrainian fighters have used foreigners as hostages. “The special military operation is proceeding in strict accordance with the schedule, according to plans. All the proposed […]
Ukraine and Russia agree to a ceasefire that does not end the war
Ukraine and Russia agreed on Thursday a temporary ceasefire as well as the establishment of humanitarian corridors, an emergency measure forced by the situation but that does not mean the end of the war, which, on the other hand, could intensify, according to reports. It follows from the telephone conversation that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]