Here are some ways to help the people of Ukraine, including recommendations from journalists on the ground there
People with bags and suitcases on the metro in Kyiv after air-raid sirens sounded off. Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images After weeks of escalating tensions, embassy evacuations, and diplomatic sanctions, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine have begun. On Thursday, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched the “beginning of a Russian invasion” into the neighboring country, authorizing military action and officially declaring war.
Here are some ways to help Ukrainian citizens, including recommendations from journalists on the ground in Ukraine: Fundraiser for Sunflower of Peace: Sunflower of Peace’s fundraiser also aims to provide first-aid backpacks to paramedics and doctors on the front lines. Each backpack contains enough tactical first-aid supplies for five to ten people.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden Slams ‘Unprovoked’ Russian Attack on UkraineBiden: “Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way.”
Read more »
Putin announces military operation in Ukraine, Biden denounces ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack“The people of Ukraine and the government of Ukraine want peace,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an emotional overnight address to his nation in Russian.
Read more »
Explosions Heard In Ukraine As Russian Tanks And Troops Move In; 40 People KilledAn adviser to Ukraine’s president confirmed about 40 people have been killed so far, as explosions have been heard across the Ukraine.
Read more »
Brazilian Soccer Players Trapped in Ukraine With Families Call for HelpBrazilian soccer players from Ukraine’s two biggest clubs have issued an appeal to the Brazilian government
Read more »
Facebook turns on ‘lock profile’ tool for people in Ukraine | EngadgetFacebook’s security team is taking new steps to protect the accounts of users in Ukraine with a new 'lock profile' feature for people in the country..
Read more »
Putin tells Russian business people he had no choice over UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had no other option but to order what he has called a special operation against Ukraine, saying all of Moscow's previous attempts to change the security situation had come to nothing.
Read more »