'I'm nobody special - I just want to do my bit': Bury gran flying out to help Ukrainian refugees NHS nurse Wendy Warrington will head out to volunteer in Eastern Europe on Sunday Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2022
Concern Grows over Traffickers Targeting Ukrainian Refugees One man was detained in Poland suspected of raping a 19-year-old refugee he’d lured with offers of shelter after she fled war-torn Ukraine. Another was overheard promising work and a room to a 16-year-old girl before authorities intervened. Another case inside a refugee camp at Poland’s Medyka border, raised suspicions… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022
Children going missing amid chaos at Ukrainian border, aid groups report Cases of human trafficking and exploitation also reported as more than 2.5 million refugees try to escape fighting The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Keyboard warriors: Ukraine’s IT army switches to war footing Ukraine’s previously booming tech sector has shown impressive resilience in face of Russian invasion The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Concern grows over traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders in the face of Russian aggression, concerns are growing over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers or becoming victims of other forms of exploitation The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
Fears women and children fleeing Ukraine could end up in the hands of human traffickers As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine's borders in the face of Russian aggression, concerns are growing over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from becoming victims of human traffickers or other forms of exploitation. ABC News · 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.… Asharq Al-Awsat · 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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022
Government set to let Ukrainians bring pets to UK as thousands of dogs and cats face being put down Ministers have been urged to act to prevent thousands of dogs and cats being euthanised in Poland, Hungary and Romania The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
Ukraine: How citizenship and race play out in refugees’ movements in Europe As millions of refugees flee Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, one question that has been raised is: Why have Ukrainians been welcomed into eastern Europe, unlike Syrians, Iraqis, Afghans and Eritreans? Is it because they are white? The Conversation · Mar 11, 2022
Two weeks of war in Ukraine – photo essay Powerful photojournalism has illustrated the brutal conflict in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began two weeks ago The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
Glasgow van drivers offer up free time to transport donations to Polish border A team of 30 van Glasgow van drivers have been doing their bit to help those caught up in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They're fundraising to help pay for their journeys to Poland. Glasgow Live · Mar 11, 2022
Ukraine war: Poland's failed deal to supply MiG-29s shows Nato's fear of escalation The Ukraine war has become to some extent a proxy conflict between Nato and Russia. The American president, Joe Biden – supported by other Nato leaders – made it clear even before the invasion that the US and Nato would not become involved in the conflict militarily. Instead, Biden sought… The Conversation · Mar 11, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war in numbers: casualties, refugees and aid Thousands of people have been killed and more than 2 million have fled Ukraine since the invasion The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
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.
Zenger · Mar 11, 2022 VIDEO: Ukraine Refugees Arriving In UK Have To Abandon Their Pets The EU countries have relaxed rules on animal companions, a move PETA wants the UK to adopt.
Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2022 ‘I wept for days’: Ukrainian woman, 90, relives painful memories Retired nurse Nadia Tyvoniuk says Russia’s war represents the second time Moscow has invaded Ukraine in her lifetime.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 11, 2022 Trudy Rubin: Mariupol’s bombed maternity hospital exemplifies why NATO should protect Ukraine’s skies Four weeks ago I visited the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and spoke with residents about a possible Russian invasion. None of them imagined they would soon be besieged by a Russian military that has cut off their water, electricity, and food supplies, and deliberately attacks civilian targets — including…
Daily Record · Mar 11, 2022 Annan's Newstart Recycle collects hundreds of donations for Ukraine Vans full of goods have already been sent on their way to eastern Poland for the Ukrainian refugees
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022 'We Couldn't Leave Them': Ukraine Refugees Flee with Pets in Tow Lea and Keks are among the latest refugees arriving in Poland from war-torn Ukraine, both jumping at their master's feet and visibly relieved after crossing the border. The two Yorkshire terriers are a part of a large contingent of dogs, cats and parrots fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion, AFP…
Birmingham Post · Mar 11, 2022 SIG returns to profit as it reports growth in Poland and France The Sheffield firm's CEO called it a 'pivotal year' in which SIG made gains in Europe
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 How European response to Ukraine refugees differs from UK Unlike the UK, EU countries have offered open sanctuary to the millions fleeing Russia’s attack in biggest refugee crisis since second world war
Reuters · Mar 11, 2022 U.S.'s Harris slams Putin, credits Romania for Ukraine refugee help President Vladimir Putin shows no sign of being willing to engage in diplomacy, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday during a visit to Romania three weeks into Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
ABC News · Mar 11, 2022 Photos show Ukrainians who 'can't leave' pets behind as they attempt to flee the Russian invasion Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia's invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.
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.