Ukrainian Refugee Influx Hikes Germanys Population To Record 84Mln

 Germany's population grew by 1.12 million in 2022 to a record 84.4 million, with much of the increase due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees, German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said on Tuesday.

Record 110 million people worldwide now forcibly displaced, says UN

Russia's war in Ukraine, refugees fleeing Afghanistan and the fighting in Sudan have pushed the total number of refugees forced to seek shelter abroad, and those displaced within their own countries, to an unprecedented level, said UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.

EU Accused of ‘Staggering Neglect’ After Just 271 Afghans Resettled across Bloc

Just 271 Afghans were resettled in the EU in 2022, 0.1% of the 270,000 identified as in need of permanent protection, it has emerged.

Italian MFA says migration wave to follow, should grain deal be paused

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that he foresees the risk of a new powerful migration wave from Africa due to the crisis in Sudan and in case the grain deal is terminated.

Ukraine receives 6 bln euros in direct budget support from EU so far this year

Ukraine has received 6 billion euros (about 6.6 billion U.S. dollars) in direct budget support from the European Union (EU) so far this year, the Ukrainian government press service reported.

Europe Receives 40%, Africa 12% Of Grain Under Russian-Ukrainian Deal

Under the recently extended Black Sea Grain Initiative, Europe received 40% while African countries got 12% of the grain transported through the humanitarian maritime corridor, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday.

ICC warrant shows that West is not afraid of escalation in Ukraine, says Serbian president

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates that the West is not afraid of possible escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday.

UN International Commission Says Found No Evidence Of Genocide Committed In Ukraine

The UN has found no evidence of a genocide committed during the conflict in Ukraine, Erik Mose, the chair of the UN International Independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said on Thursday.

Only 3% Of Grain Exports Reach States In Need Of Assistance - Russian FM

Most of grain exports under the grain deal are supplied to developed countries, and only 3% go to states in need of urgent assistance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said on Tuesday.

France Spends Twice As Much On Ukrainian Refugees As On Other Migrants

 France's authorities have spent a total of 634 million Euros ($673 million) on refugees from Ukraine, which is twice as much as is allocated for assistance to asylum seekers traditionally coming from other countries, the French Chamber of Accounts said on Tuesday.

Russia is fighting for its ‘historical lands’ in Ukraine, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Russia was fighting for its “historical lands” in Ukraine, speaking at a state-organised rally in Moscow in support of the Ukraine conflict.

Hudson Institute Hosts Discussion On Preparing For Dissolution Of Russia

Washington-based think tank Hudson Institute on Tuesday hosted a panel discussion entitled "Preparing for the Dissolution of the Russian Federation" with Ukrainian member of parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko as a keynote speaker.

Germany has 'more than hundreds' of pieces of evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, prosecutor claims

 

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HRW urges Ukraine to probe its military’s use of banned mines

Ukraine should investigate the “apparent use” of banned antipersonnel landmines by its troops in the northeastern area of Izyum, Human Rights Watch has said.

US intention to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine is theft — Russian MFA

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has slammed the intention of US authorities to start transferring part of Russia’s seized assets to Ukraine as theft.

Wests Decision To Increase Arms Supplies To Kiev Will Lead To More Casualties - Moscow

 

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European Parliament passes resolution on establishment of tribunal on Ukraine

The European Parliament has called for establishing a tribunal on the developments in Ukraine in a resolution that was passed at a parliament session in Strasbourg on Thursday.

More heavy weapons for Ukraine ‘in the near future’: NATO chief

 

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 Ukraine can expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from Western countries soon, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with German media on Sunday.

Romania Planning To Cut Financial Help To Unemployed Ukrainian Refugees

The Romanian government is planing to cut financial support provided to unemployed Ukrainian refugees in the country so as to encourage them to find a job, Romanian media reported on Saturday.

Ukrainian Women In Israel Complain Of Sexual, Labor Exploitation - Reports

Ukrainian women who fled to Israel last year to escape the conflict in their home country have complained of being subjected to sexual and other forms of exploitation and abuse, Israeli media reported.