The Ukrainian port city has endured more than three weeks of brutal Russian bombardment, turning it almost to rubble. Terrified residents had taken refuge in their basements and were in dire need of food, water and medicine. A senior official from the Office of the President of Ukraine recently claimed that more than 2,500 city …
The US president visits the refugee reception center at the national stadium in Warsaw. More than 2 million people have fled the war for Poland, of which about 3.8 million have fled Ukraine altogether. Joe Biden told reporters: “Putin? He’s a butcher. That’s all I have to say.” However, standing outside waiting to register her …
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Ivan Zamfirov is one of 300 people staying at the MoldExpo event center in Chisinau after his family fled their home near Odesa. The construction worker, 34, owns three properties in Ukraine but is now in a 10x20ft room with his wife and two young children. He said: “I heard some bombs which I thought …
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He said: “We’ve brought thousands of refugees across Europe at a flat rate of €20 [£16.70] and €30 and €50. “This story that we raised tariffs out of Poland is completely false.” Mr O’Leary went on to point out that Ryanair’s business model allows for lower fares but tickets can cost more on popular flights. …
Palanca in southeastern Moldova is home to 2,000 people but is one of the main border crossings for those fleeing the war. Its mayor, Dumitru Cozlovschi, said he was proud of the way his people responded to the sudden influx of refugees. He said: “I’m not surprised. I know that Moldovans are kind and like …
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Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, tweeted: “Among the responsibilities of those at war, anywhere in the world, is the suffering suffered by civilians forced to flee their homes. “The war in Ukraine is so devastating that 10 million people have fled – either internally displaced, or as refugees abroad.” UNHCR – the …
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The touching image shows a boy crying as he holds his beloved pet in a warm embrace, in one of the many heartwarming images circulating on social media.A much broader project is now underway to ensure Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war are not only accommodated safely away from destruction at home, but kept as a …
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A Ukrainian refugee cries when confronted with the generosity of the British public. An emotional Ania was devastated when she spoke to Rob Rinder of talkRADIO about the fact that 50,000 British families wanted to help people in Ukraine like her who fled the Russian invasion. Mr Rinder asked: “There are 50,000 British families who …
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The crisis has seen most refugees flee to Poland, with reports of signs in border towns offering medical care assistance and onward transport, with local hospitals delivering babies and treating sick children. Poland says it needs more money than the EU currently offers to accommodate the number of people arriving there. The Romanian government is …
Thousands of Bris offered to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees yesterday after Michael Gove announced Britain would open an online registration site over the weekend. The website crashed moments after its launch on Monday as more than 44,000 people signed up for the Home for Ukraine scheme. Those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine will …