Ukr news

Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:

Breaking News

• Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the country will hold a national referendum on whether to join NATO. The referendum is expected to take place in the coming months. (Source: BBC News)
• The Ukrainian military has reported that it has repelled a Russian-backed separatist attack in the eastern region of Donetsk. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. The sanctions target several Russian individuals and entities, including the country's defense minister. (Source: Reuters)

Recent Developments

• The Ukrainian government has announced plans to increase the country's defense budget by 20% in 2023. The move is seen as a response to the ongoing conflict with Russia. (Source: The Guardian)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that it has been unable to access several areas in eastern Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict. (Source: ICRC)
• The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of attempting to disrupt the country's energy infrastructure. (Source: The New York Times)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has reported that over 3.5 million people in Ukraine are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the ongoing conflict. (Source: UN News)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in mental health problems among civilians. (Source: WHO)
• The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that over 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: IOM)

Economy

• The Ukrainian economy has been severely impacted by the conflict with Russia. The country's GDP has contracted by over 10% in recent years. (Source: The Economist)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.4 billion loan to Ukraine to help the country stabilize its economy. (Source: IMF)
• The Ukrainian government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on foreign companies operating in the country. The move is seen as a response to the country's economic difficulties. (Source: Bloomberg)