Moldova pursues neutrality, EU membership amid Ukraine war Ukraine’s neighbour maintains a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022
Medical Clowns Mend The Broken Spirits Of Ukrainian Refugees Israeli medical clowns are bringing a much-needed moment of levity and calm to Ukrainian refugees in seven shelters in Moldova. Zenger · Mar 23, 2022
Moldova watching pro-Russia breakaway region for any escalation, says minister Moldova is monitoring its breakaway pro-Russian region of Transdniestria for any sign of escalating tensions following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 22, 2022
Refugee crisis strains Moldova's healthcare system - minister The arrival of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Moldova is putting huge pressure on its health care system and it has appealed for help from the European Union and U.N. agencies, the country's health minister said on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 22, 2022
Ukraine Refugee Exodus Surpasses 3.5 Million The UN refugee agency says more than 3.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, passing another milestone in an exodus that has led to Europe’s worst refugee crisis since World War II. UNHCR reported Tuesday that 3.53 million people have left Ukraine, with Poland taking in the lion’s… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022
Across Europe, Ukrainian exiles pray for peace back home Across Europe, Ukrainians have gathered for church services to pray for peace in their war-torn country The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
Moldova is one of Europe's poorest nations. But its people are doing everything they can to help Ukrainians fleeing war Moldova is not a wealthy country, but with its neighbours in trouble, its people have thrown open their doors and welcomed refugees into their homes. Once-quiet villages are being brought to life by the arrival of hundreds of Ukrainians looking to start a new life. ABC News · Mar 19, 2022
UN: Over 3.25 million have fled Ukraine GENEVA: More than 3.25 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion, the United Nations said on Friday, with almost two million having crossed the Polish border. Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2022
Fears Putin will attack another European country as Russians asked to report 'discrimination' The Russian embassy in Helsinki has reportedly urged Russian citizens living in Finland to report any incidents of suspected discrimination, hate speech or violation of civil rights to them, reports Yle News Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
Ukrainian caught hiding in baby clothes while trying to flee to Moldova Under martial law in Ukraine, men of conscription age are not allowed to leave country The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Commentary: Six steps the Biden administration must take now to prepare for the Ukrainian refugee crisis We need to prepare now for the humanitarian disaster resulting from Vladimir Putin’s scorched earth war on Ukraine: the probable displacement of 10 million or more sudden refugees. We’re witnessing the fastest crisis displacement of innocent people since World War II, with more than 2 million documented Ukrainian refugees —… Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022
Teen thanks Brits who offered to host her family as they escape war-torn Ukraine Victoria Malona, her mum Lillia, 38, dad Vitalii and her little sister Ilona, six, are expected to be among the first refugees to arrive in the UK next week. They have been offered accommodation near Hull Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022
Ireland to take 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova The Irish premier said 6,646 Ukrainian refugees have now come into Ireland. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
Twice a refugee: How one man in Ukraine fled war once more to get his family to safety As millions of people escape Ukraine, a refugee in Moldova tells Borzou Daragahi how one Russian war shattered his childhood three decades ago, as another conflict now endangers his children’s future The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 British man says Ukraine visa system is ‘absolutely diabolical’ Sam Croucher’s two-year-old daughter and ex-partner have been stuck in Moldova for almost three weeks.
Zenger · Mar 14, 2022 A 64-hour Mission To Save 2 Newborns In War-Torn Ukraine Two infants born to surrogates in Ukraine couldn’t get to their parents in Israel until United Hatzalah volunteers stepped in.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 Invasion jolts Russia's friends in tiny West-leaning Moldova Across the border from war-engulfed Ukraine, tiny, impoverished Moldova — an ex-Soviet republic now looking eagerly Westward — has watched with trepidation as the Russian invasion unfolds
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Moldova: A fractured, fragile former Soviet republic struggling to avoid being sucked into Putin’s Ukraine war The divided country could be the next state most at risk from Russia’s invasion
Dynamite News · Mar 12, 2022 France ready to host 2,500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova: Interior Minister France is ready to accept 2,500 Ukrainians who are currently in Moldova, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
Reuters · Mar 12, 2022 Germany to take 2,500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova Germany will take in 2,500 refugees who have fled to Moldova from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Saturday, as eastern Europe's efforts to aid refugees come under strain.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022 Eastern Europe Embraces Ukraine Refugees as Workforce Eastern European countries are embracing the millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion as a potential workforce but analysts warn it be challenging to integrate them all. Some 2.5 million people have already fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations, which calls it Europe's fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022 Invaders ‘cannot conquer us’, Zelenskiy says, as 13,000 flee besieged cities – as it happened Ukraine’s president says the capital will only fall to Russian troops if it is completely destroyed, while Moscow warns western shipments of arms to Ukraine could be attacked
Zenger · Mar 11, 2022 For Israelis, The Outpouring Of Aid To Ukraine Is Personal Israeli organizations are helping refugees of all faiths as they do in any crisis, only this time there’s a Jewish connection.
Dynamite News · Mar 11, 2022 Disney to pause all businesses in Russia after halting theatrical releases in the country More than 1 million children have now fled Ukraine as war continues to ravage the country, UNICEF said on Thursday. Most have fled with their families to Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Moldova and Romania.
The Hindu · Mar 11, 2022 Can Donbas republics work as a buffer zone? Is the de facto states model followed for Abkhazia, Transnistria and South Ossetia a possible way out for the Russia-Ukraine conflict?