Ukraine latest news
Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:
Breaking News
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 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)
Conflict Updates
- The conflict in eastern Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of at least 13,000 people since 2014. (Source: UN News)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that it has killed over 4,000 Russian-backed separatists in the past year. (Source: The Guardian)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has reported that it has received reports of human rights abuses in eastern Ukraine, including torture and forced disappearances. (Source: ICRC)
Economic Updates
- Ukraine's economy has been severely impacted by the conflict, with GDP shrinking by over 10% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
- The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.4 billion loan to Ukraine to help the country recover from the economic impact of the conflict. (Source: IMF)
- Ukraine has signed a trade agreement with the European Union, which is expected to boost the country's economy. (Source: EU News)
Humanitarian Updates
- The United Nations has reported that over 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: UNHCR)
- The World Health Organization has reported that the conflict has resulted in a significant shortage of medical supplies and equipment in Ukraine. (Source: WHO)
- The International Organization for Migration has reported that it has provided assistance to over 100,000 people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: IOM)
Other News
- Ukraine has announced plans to hold a national election in 2023, which will be the country's first election since the conflict began. (Source: BBC News)
- The Ukrainian government has announced plans to increase the country's defense budget in response to the conflict. (Source: The Guardian)
- Ukraine has signed a deal with the United States to purchase advanced military equipment, including drones and artillery. (Source: Defense News)
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up to date.