- Third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia fails to end conflict
- Zelensky accuses Russia of obstructing evacuation efforts
- Putin claims that “conscripts” are not fighting in Ukraine
- IBM and Levi’s join forces with other international companies to close operations in Russia
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The World Bank has approved a $ 723 million package for Ukraine
The World Bank announced on Monday that its executive board had approved a $ 723 million (€ 665 million) loan and grant package for Ukraine.
The World Bank said the funds would help the Ukrainian government provide critical services, including salaries for hospital staff, pensions and social programs.
The package includes guarantees from the Netherlands and Sweden, grants from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania and Iceland, as well as funding from Japan.
Summary of events in the Ukraine-Russia crisis on Monday
Representatives from Russia and Ukraine met in Belarus on Monday for a third round of talks.
Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said the two sides had achieved “small positives” [developments]”On the humanitarian corridor. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said Moscow ‘s expectations” were not met. “
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Russian military of obstructing the evacuation of civilians. He refused to leave the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, saying he was “not afraid” as the fighting raged.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that conscripts and reservists are not being sent to Ukraine and that Russia is developing “professionals” who carry out “defined goals”.
The Pentagon said Monday that Russia was recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine, but did not specify how many.
Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands, heard arguments from Ukraine asking the court to stop Russia’s attack on the country. Russia has refused to attend.
The UN also called for the safe passage of humanitarian aid supplies on Monday. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfeld said the world must be prepared for a “very long and very difficult road ahead” in Ukraine.
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell says up to five million refugees could seek refuge in the European Union.
German Chancellor Olaf Solz said Germany would maintain energy supplies exempt from sanctions on Russia, citing the need to ensure Europe’s energy supply and to keep German companies afloat.
sdi / wd (Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa)
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