Boris Johnson to fly to Poland and Estonia for crisis talks over Russia's invasion of Ukraine Prime Minister says Vladimir Putin has made a 'colossal mistake' over invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson jets to region tomorrow as more help for refugees due Boris Johnson will travel to Poland and Estonia on Tuesday for crisis talks as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Latest Foreign Office travel advice for Finland, Belarus, Poland and Hungary The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put other countries at risk Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2022
G7 leaders to hold call on Monday with NATO and EU chiefs -Italy Leaders from the Group of Seven major industrialised nations will hold a call at 1615 GMT on Monday with the secretary general of NATO, European Union chiefs and the leaders of Romania and Poland, Italy said. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
More than 500,000 people have fled Ukraine for neighbouring countries, says UN Hundreds of thousands of people have fled to Poland, Hungary and Moldova, said the UNHCR Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022
Freezing weather and border bottlenecks as Ukrainians flee war Poland sought to ease passage into the European Union on Monday for around quarter of a million Ukrainians waiting at European border crossings in freezing conditions after fleeing the Russian invasion of their country. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
Sports bodies move further to isolate and condemn Russia Sports bodies across Europe have moved to further isolate and condemn Russia following its invasion of Ukraine by refusing to host or play against teams from the country The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Glasgow plea for supplies to fill van heading to Poland to help Ukranian refugees Those organising the van are collecting clothing for women and children, first aid supplies, and other essential items such as blankets, baby bottles, quilts, towels and nappies. Glasgow Live · Feb 28, 2022
Europe Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees — Others, Not So Much They file into neighboring countries by the hundreds of thousands — refugees from Ukraine clutching children in one arm, belongings in the other. And they’re being heartily welcomed, by leaders of countries like Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania. But while the hospitality has been applauded, it has also highlighted… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022
Series of refugee crises hardens EU policy, then Ukraine happens Sympathy is pouring out to Ukraine refugees, but previous crises have sapped the EU’s will to agree on common policy. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
EU plans to grant Ukrainians right to stay for up to 3 years The European Union is preparing to grant Ukrainians who flee the war the right to stay and work in the 27-nation bloc for up to three years, senior European officials said on Monday, adding that EU border states would get help to cope with the arrivals. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Airbnb’s boss Brian Chesky reveals aim to host 100,000 refugees for free Over 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his attack last week Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022
Pollachi MP seeks MEA’s intervention to repatriate students stuck in Ukraine-Poland border There was a miscommunication by the Indian officials in Poland, claims Shanmugasundaram The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022
Europe welcomes Ukrainian refugees — others, not so much From “Nobody comes in” to “Everybody gets in.” The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
The Times of India · Feb 28, 2022 India to send humanitarian aid, including medicines, to Ukraine: Latest developments NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented escalation, President Vladimir Putin on Sunday put Russian nuclear forces on an increased alert. Putin's move to up the nuclear ante came as Russian forces have failed to take control of any major Ukrainian cities even after four days of intense fight.
The Times of India · Feb 28, 2022 Indian students face Ukraine ire after UN vote JIND/HISAR : A day after India abstained on a US-sponsored United Nations Security Council resolution deploring Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Indian students claimed that Ukranian security forces on the war-torn country’s border with Poland tortured them and used force on them when the former wanted to cross over.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Ukrainian refugees describe the harrowing journey as they flee the Russian invasion Mirror reporter Patrick Hill described the heartwrenching suffering faced by thousands of families as they cross the borders into Poland to escape devastation in Ukraine
Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2022 Thais evacuated from Ukraine Forty-seven Thais arrived at the help centre in the Ukrainian city of Lviv with more on their way on Sunday, according to the Thai embassy in Warsaw, the capital of neighbouring Poland.
Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022 British 'danger tourist' who went to Ukraine against government advice says 'if I lose a limb I can claim benefits' Miles Routledge took the last train from Poland into crisis-hit Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Poland hit back at FIFA over "totally unacceptable" decision as Russia escape ban FIFA announced they would be punishing Russia with various restrictions including forcing them to play at a neutral venue without fans, flags or their own anthem - but the Polish FA feel it's not enough
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 U.S. says Hungary, Romania borders options for Americans to exit Ukraine, some other routes backed up The United States said on Sunday that Americans trying to exit Ukraine should consider leaving via land border crossings with Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, as wait times to cross there are lower than at the crossing with Poland and Moldova.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022 Anger as Fifa decide Russia can continue bid to qualify for World Cup Fifa said a team could play in next month’s play-off but not under the name Russia and with no flag or anthem, but opponents Poland have said they will not play Russia in any circumstances, and England and others have said likewise
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022 Fifa order Russia to play in neutral countries with no fans, flag or anthem but stop short of World Cup ban Fifa had faced calls to ban Russia from the competition altogether but, while it has stopped short of that on this occasion, it said in a statement ‘potential exclusion’ remained an option.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 Stuck for days in their cars, Ukrainians wait to flee Thousands of people are fleeing war in eastern Ukraine for the relative safety of its western border with Poland, only to find that a punishing new ordeal awaits.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 FIFA refuse to ban Russia but announce restrictions including no anthem, fans or flags The world football governing body has issued a statement about the future of Russian teams in international football after multiple national federations spoke out