VideoSince the Russian invasion, 352 Ukrainian civilians, including 14 children, have been killed. 1,684 people were also infected, including 116 children. Belarus paved the way for the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons with a constitutional amendment. Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign affairs coordinator, fears that Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine. Follow all […]
Anger: Vlogger Don announces that he has returned safely to his home from Budapest during the invasion of Ukraine, 1200 km away | two thousand
Once again, a video of YouTuber Don de Jong (22) has been discredited. A video of the vlogger about his trip to Budapest “during the invasion of Ukraine” went wrong with many social media users. In the video, which is no longer on De Jong’s account, he tells his followers that he is “now back […]
The Netherlands also closes its airspace to Russian planes • Zelensky goes to the International Court of Justice
The thirteen Snake Island border guards, who yelled at the Russians on a navy ship saying they could “get clothes” when the ship ordered them to surrender, may not die at all. This can be read in a message from the Ukrainian border guards, in Facebook† “The border guards and the army, like the rest […]
North Korea launches a missile for the first time since January
North Korea has conducted a missile test for the eighth time this year. Most likely it was a ballistic missile, according to Japanese Coast Guard reports. The South Korean military also confirmed that North Korea fired at least an “unidentified projectile” towards the east. The missile was launched from a base near the capital, Pyongyang. […]
Support measures for Ukraine in the Netherlands: “I have to help, I have to do something”
Now that the war in Ukraine has begun, well-known organizations have begun large-scale relief efforts in the Netherlands. For example, the Refugee Foundation and the Red Cross raised 1.5 million euros in one day to help Ukraine. There are also Dutch people who feel called to create something themselves, to pretend or think of Ukraine […]
Sanctioned Russians clash with Swiss banks | Financial issues
The European Union has imposed sanctions on at least 363 individuals and four Russian companies. Berne said Swiss financial institutions are now barred from entering into new business relationships with the people and companies on the list. “At the same time, financial intermediaries should urgently report on existing business relationships with these individuals, companies and […]
Not much progress has been made for the Russians yet, the Ukrainians are resisting “ferociously”
It’s hard to get a picture of Russia’s progress on the second day of the war in Ukraine. “The situation is fluid,” asserts Frans Osinga, Professor by Special Designation for War Studies, affiliated with the Dutch Defense Academy and Leiden University. Osinga says Russia dealt a big blow on the first day by seizing Ukrainian […]
Harassment, destruction of heritage and arbitrary arrests: the Russians rule terrorism in Crimea | Ukraine war
Crimeans do not enjoy freedom of expression, association, religion or belief. Journalists, lawyers and human rights activists are intimidated. Crimean Tatars are in the worst condition: they are subjected to persecution, arbitrary arrest and detention. As Russians destroy cultural heritage, art treasures, museums and valuable archaeological sites, they do not respect traditions and culture. In […]
Frustrated President Zelensky is a target of Russian aggression, but he won’t budge | Ukraine war
“I asked 27 European leaders if we could join NATO, but no one cares,” Zelensky, who was dressed in a military green uniform, told Ukrainians in an online speech. Who is ready to fight with us against Russia? I see no one. Who is ready to give us the guarantee of NATO membership? Everyone is […]
State of emergency in neighboring countries due to refugees from Ukraine | Abroad
Moldova, like Ukraine, is a former Soviet republic. The country also, like Ukraine, has a pro-Russia breakaway region. This is Transnistria. This region, the size of Nord Holland, is in fact virtually independent, but it is not recognized by anyone. Transnistria on the border of Ukraine. An unknown number of Russian military personnel are stationed […]