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Dutch, Germans to send 3 Patriot missile defence systems to Slovakia

The Dutch government on Friday said it would send a Patriot missile defence system to Sliac, Slovakia, as part of NATO moves to strengthen air defences in Eastern Europe.

Reuters

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

Slovakia says willing to provide Ukraine S-300s if NATO fills gap

Slovakia's defense minister said on Thursday that his country was willing to provide Ukraine with S-300 air defenses if NATO allies find a substitute, but his visiting U.S. counterpart told reporters he had nothing to announce on that.

Reuters

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Bristol couple convert huge barns in Slovakia into shelters for Ukrainian refugees

Tristram and Tamara have set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds to convert the 90-foot barns ready for refugees to move in

Bristol Post

Slovaks charge 2 with spying for Russia's military service

Slovak authorities say they have broken a Russian spying network that was operating on Slovak territory

The Independent UK

Slovakia charges two people with espionage for Russia

Slovakia has charged a former military academy officer and another man with espionage for Russia, police and a special prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Slovakia expels three Russian embassy staff - foreign ministry

Slovakia has decided to expel three Russian embassy staff based on information from the secret service and they must leave the country within 72 hours, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

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Israel will not be route to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia - foreign minister

Israel will not be a route to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other western countries, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday during a visit to Slovakia.

Reuters

'You have a beautiful sky - there are no explosions': The desperate refugees going through hell as they worry for their children's future

Volunteers, including a Manchester University graduate, help refugees flee Ukraine and appeal for educational aid

Manchester Evening News

Ukrainian boy, 11, who travelled 700 miles alone to Slovakia says he is happy to be safe

Hassan was forced to leave his hometown of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and travel across country

The Independent UK

'My Hope Carried Me,' 11-Year-Old Ukrainian Boy Who Fled Alone to Slovakia Says

Hassan Al-Khalaf, 11, clung to hope when he trekked across Ukraine by himself, safely reaching Slovakia after joining the masses of refugees escaping Russia's invasion of their country. Hassan arrived in Slovakia in early March, drawing wide media attention after local police posted his story on their Facebook page, calling…

Asharq Al-Awsat

"My hope carried me," 11-year-old Ukrainian boy who fled alone to Slovakia says

Hassan Al-Khalaf, 11, clung to hope when he trekked across Ukraine by himself, safely reaching Slovakia after joining the masses of refugees escaping Russia's invasion of their country.

Reuters

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.

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Slovakia to get new F-16 fighter jets a year later

The first deliveries of new U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia will come a year later than expected, in 2024, the Slovak Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

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Tesla Expands Free Supercharging To All Of Poland And Slovakia

Tesla is helping people not only flee Ukraine, but also provide aid from surrounding areas. The free Supercharging is for all EVs, not just Tesla owners.

The Independent UK

Charity worker speaks of Ukraine aid difficulties

Hope and Aid Direct was set up in the 1990s and has never seen an outpouring of help like that offered since Ukraine was invaded by Russia.

Reuters

Czech government approves sending up to 650 soldiers to Slovakia

The Czech government approved on Wednesday the dispatch of up to 650 soldiers to neighbouring Slovakia to bolster NATO's eastern flank, the Defence Ministry said.

Irish Mirror

Boy travels over 1,000km alone to escape Ukraine with just a phone number on his hand

The 11-year-old travelled from Zaporizhzhia to the border at Slovakia because his parents had to stay in Ukraine, but was taken care of by volunteers when he reached the border

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The Guardian - UK

‘We couldn’t stand it’: the Ukrainians travelling for days to flee Russian bombs and rockets

Millions of people are on the move, heading for Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova and Romania. It is Europe’s biggest refugee crisis since the second world war

Daily Mirror

Grateful mum in tears as son, 11, escapes Ukraine alone in 750-mile journey

Eleven-year-old Hasan fled Ukraine alone making a 750 mile journey with just his passport, a rucksack and a telephone number written on his hand. His mum has thanked Slovakian for looking after him

Wales Online

Ukraine president Zelensky to address the Commons as Johnson continues diplomatic offensive

The Prime Minister will host the leaders of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia before listening to the Ukrainian president

The Independent UK

Zelensky to address the Commons as Johnson continues diplomatic offensive

The Prime Minister will host the leaders of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia before listening to the Ukrainian president.

Evening Standard

Ukrainian refugee boy, 11, travels 600 miles on his own to Slovakia with phone number on hand

The boy made the journey with just a plastic bag, passport and telephone number scribbled on his hand

The Independent UK

Slovakia’s premier calls for coordination in response to Ukraine crisis

Eduard Heger was speaking before a meeting with Boris Johnson.

Manchester Evening News

The boy 'hero', 11, who fled Ukraine alone with a backpack, his passport and a phone number written on his hand

Staff at the Slovakian border managed to contact his relatives in the country using the ink-scrawled number on his skin

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