Ukraine news latest live
Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:
Breaking News
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the country will be introducing a new law to increase the minimum wage and pensions. (Source: BBC News)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that it has repelled a Russian attack in the Donetsk region, with several Russian soldiers killed or wounded. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The European Union has announced that it will be providing an additional €1 billion in aid to Ukraine to help the country recover from the ongoing conflict. (Source: Reuters)
Latest Developments
- The Ukrainian government has announced that it will be launching a new program to provide financial support to families of Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed or wounded in the conflict. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that it has been able to access several areas in eastern Ukraine that were previously inaccessible, and has provided aid to thousands of people. (Source: ICRC)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that it has destroyed several Russian military vehicles and equipment in the Luhansk region. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
International Reaction
- The United States has announced that it will be providing an additional $250 million in aid to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian aggression. (Source: White House)
- The European Union has announced that it will be imposing new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. (Source: European Council)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and for all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. (Source: UN News)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has reported that over 3.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine, with many more at risk of displacement. (Source: UNHCR)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in mental health problems, with many people suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. (Source: WHO)
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that it has been able to provide aid to thousands of people who have been displaced by the conflict, including food, shelter, and medical care. (Source: IOM)
Economy
- The Ukrainian economy has been severely impacted by the conflict, with GDP declining by over 10% in 2022. (Source: World Bank)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will be providing an additional $1.4 billion in aid to Ukraine to help the country recover from the conflict. (Source: IMF)
- The Ukrainian government has announced that it will be introducing a new program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)