15 moments that united the world against Putin
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, causing significant losses in human lives and affecting the towns and villages of Ukrainians. In response to this unusual and unjustified war, countries around the world condemn the attack and rush to help Ukraine and its people.
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, causing significant losses in human lives and affecting the towns and villages of Ukrainians. In response to this unusual and unjustified war, countries around the world condemn the attack and rush to help Ukraine and its people. The Western world and its allies have mobilized to help this courageous nation by providing military equipment and humanitarian aid, particularly with one million refugees, for most children and women who have left the country in recent days .
Everywhere in the world, but especially in Ukraine, people unite to try to bring human support and soothing people in need and distress. Inspired and affected by the losses in human lives and the courageous street fighting of attacked towns and villages, people are together to fight and counter Russian aggression. Large-scale events to cyberattacks aimed at interrupting the daily activities of the Russian authorities, the world shows its solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Here is a short list of the 15 most important moments that the world has crossed last week, showing a moment of unity around the world against Putin.
# 1Switzerland abandons centuries of neutrality
In an unprecedented gesture, Switzerland has adopted a wide range of sanctions against Russia this week as a result of the list already adopted by the European Union. It was the first movement of this kind, for centuries of neutrality towards armed conflicts of any kind.
# 2Famous personalities support Ukraine
A wide range of personalities of all kinds posted their support open to Ukraine. Among them, Madonna who has shared more information on his Instagram account, or the world-famous novelist Stephen King posted a picture of a T-shirt for Ukraine. Black Lively and Ryan Reynolds have equaled donations up to $ 1 million for Ukrainian refugees while Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, shared a statement against Russian aggression on his Instagram account.
# 3 Anonymous attacks Russian sites
The famous group of Hackers Anonymous has repeatedly disrupted the Russian digital infrastructure in recent days. The target was not just the media, but also public institutions, such as the Kremlin. The same treatment was offered to the ally of Russia in the region, Belarus.
# 4 The EU allows pets to travel with Ukrainian refugees
Usually, the transfer of pets within the EU from a non-EU country requires a complex bureaucracy, but this time, the leaders of the European Union have decided to authorize the pets generously Without too many complex procedures, taking into account the emotional burden of many of the people who have left their home out with them.
# 5 people from around the world welcome refugees from Ukraine
Whether it's hosting people or preparing clothes collection points in stations, individuals and institutions unite to open their hearts nearly one million Ukrainian refugees forced to leave their homes. by the Russian invasion.
# 6 Elon Musk is with Ukraine
Another public personality is involved in the side of Ukraine. ELON MUSK helped Ukraine with satellite internet in the middle of the Russian invasion, being officially thanked by the official Twitter account of Ukraine. But that's not all, because Musk also announced that he now followed the Jets of Russian billionaire oligarchs.
# 7 Google tries to prevent and hinder the Russian offensive
In an unprecedented gesture, Google Maps disabled the traffic data from Ukraine. By preventing it from revealing how busy, it has deprived Russia of reliable information about various locations in Ukraine.
# 8 mass events all over the world
People around the world have invaded the streets of global capitals during mass protests against the Russian invasion. Hundreds of thousands of protesters in American cities, Berlin, Paris or London have shown that Ukrainians are not alone.
# 9 Help from Israel
A team of Israeli doctors, specializing in crisis intervention, started a trip to help both the armed forces and the Ukrainian civilians.
# 10 no place for Russian planes
An important measure taken by the EU has been to close its airspace to Russian aircraft, which has complicated Russia's efforts to attack Ukraine by air.
# 11 Volunteers of Denmark
Another first for Europe: Denmark is the first European country to authorize volunteers to join the foreign brigade in Ukraine. A few days ago, in Israel, people had signed to turn to Ukraine to also help local armed forces.
# 12 Azerbaijan against Russia
The fuel company based in Azerbaijan, Socar, offered free gasoline to Ukrainian ambulances, a generously contributing to the support of local efforts.
# 13 donations in crypto
In addition to regular donations, more or less anonymous donors have decided to offer the impressive amount of $ 22 million in crypto that can be used to combat further against the Russian invasion.
# 14 Japan sanctions Russian separatists
Usually reserved to engage in conflicting public positions, Japan has made an exceptional change in policy: it has decided to suspend visa issuance and freeze the assets of Donetsk and Louhansk officials. In addition, it also prohibited trade with both zones, but also prohibits the issue and negotiation of Russian sovereign bonds.
# 15 Prohibition of Russian State Media
The EU has decided to ban Russian official propaganda on its territory, like Russia Today and Sputnik, supported by the government. This decision was also followed by the Giants of the Social Media Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram which, at least for Europe, excluded the information from these points of sale of the algorithm.
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