Due to rising prices for major agricultural crops, another 400 million people are in the zone of food hazards; The occupiers offer Russian passports to the citizens of Mariupol. Athletistic features yesterday’s major events.
The world is faced with a critical food situation
The world’s wheat stocks have been left for nearly 10 weeks, Sarah Menker, CEO of analytical company Gro Intelligence, told the UN Security Council. According to him, the war between Russia and Ukraine, which together produce nearly a third of the world’s wheat, “only added fuel to a long -burning fire.” He stressed that due to rising prices of major crops this year, 400 million people around the world are in the “food risk” zone.
Residents of occupied Mariupol began to issue Russian passports
The Russian occupiers informed the local residents of Mariupol that they could obtain Russian citizenship without obtaining the intermediate citizenship of the so -called “DPR”. In the past, a resident of the occupied territories could quickly obtain Russian citizenship if he had a “DNR” passport. And now all citizens registered in the Donetsk region can get a Russian passport under an accelerated procedure.
The Russians intend to distribute Russian passports to residents of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship for residents of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions of Ukraine, which are now temporarily occupied by Russian troops. The document amends Putin’s decree in April 2019, under which, in a simplified way, people permanently residing in the “LPR” and “DPR” are allowed to apply for Russian citizenship.
In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the order of the President of Russia on the illegal passports of residents of the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian army in the regions of Kherson and Zaporozhye.
Named the most “disturbing” regions in Ukraine
The most “disturbing” regions were identified based on the results of three months of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine. The first place was taken by the Luhansk region – there the alarm almost never stops. In the second – the Kharkov region. Third place – Chernihiv region.
Zelensky called in Davos the conditions for the end of the war
The diplomatic way to end the war, according to Zelensky, was possible only after the departure of Russian troops from positions before the invasion. At the same time, Ukraine claims to return previously occupied territories. He also stressed that now it is only possible to talk to the President of the Russian Federation and it is pointless to talk to mediators.
In turn, the conditions of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky regarding negotiations with the Russian Foreign Ministry were called “unconstructive”. The Kremlin also said that the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia was possible after the Ukrainian military was convicted. In particular, this also applies to the defenders of Azovstal.
Ukraine is preparing a plan to restore the country
Kyiv intends to present a plan for rebuilding the country after the war at a conference in Lugano in early July, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said following a press conference with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis at the World Economic Forum in Davos. According to him, the plan will include the restoration and development of infrastructure and housing, structural modernization and restarting the economy, the implementation of European standards in all areas, measures to overcome unemployment, support for vulnerable population groups, restoration and preservation of cultural heritage.
Named the economic damage from the war
As a result of the massive invasion of Russian troops, Ukraine’s economy suffered damage amounting to $ 600 billion. According to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine will need to go through several stages to build a new future in Europe, in the first stage – to restore more than 200 businesses, 12 airports and more than 1 thousand institutions. education, as well as other destroyed infrastructure facilities. Also, during the fighting, approximately 25 thousand km of roads were damaged, 40 million square meters were destroyed. m of housing stock. At the same time, the losses are not final, their size grows with each day of the war.
Kindergartens will reopen in Kyiv
From June 1, planned to resume the work of kindergartens in Kyiv. Until May 31, children with priority rights to enroll in educational institutions (preference categories and registered as part of the school service) will continue to enroll. Also, starting June 1, educational institutions will start accepting children for vacancies in the first grades, this process will last until August 23.
The United Arab Emirates resumed oil supplies to Europe
The Moscow Spirit oil tanker, leased by French TotalEnergies, carries approximately 1 million barrels of oil from the UAE to the Dutch port of Rotterdam. TotalEnergies also shipped an oil supertanker to Egypt. In addition, in the coming months, more crude from the UAE (Murban, Das and Upper Zakum brands) will be shipped to Europe, which should replace Russia’s falling crude supplies against the backdrop of new sanctions.
The technical default of the Russian Federation could occur at the end of July
Russia has made the payment of the public debt, scheduled for May 27, the next payment should take place only on June 23. Now the Russian Federation has two months to develop an additional strategy for foreign service its debt.
The OPU assessed the possibility of freezing in combat
The freezing of the conflict in Ukraine is out of the question, said on Wednesday, May 25, adviser to the head of the Office of the President Mikhail Podolyak. A representative of the Office of the President noted that since the beginning of the war, 13 million Ukrainians have left their homes. “These people will not return to live in occupied territories or in the gray battle zone. Will those calling for a cessation of war support our inhabitants forever?” he asked. He also recalled that Ukraine was given from three days to several weeks in the war against Russia.
Germany removed restrictions on coronavirus entry
From June 1, Germany lifted all restrictions on coronavirus for entry into the country. The rule will remain in effect until the end of August. The government plans to suspend the pandemic rule that requires people to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a recent recovery from the disease to enter the country during the summer.
Ukraine should reduce gas consumption by 7 billion cubic meters
Ukraine plans to reduce gas consumption to the level of its own production, said the head of the Ministry of Energy at a meeting at and. about. Chargé d’Affaires ai for Ukraine Alan Purcell and Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ukraine Jim Hope. In addition, the authorities aim to increase electricity exports to Europe.
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Source: korrespondent
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