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international1 month ago•76 min saved

Ukraine’s Fifth School Year Begins Amid Persistent Russian Strikes and Shrinking Enrollment

Ukraine has entered its fifth academic year under Russian military attack, with schools continuing operations despite significant infrastructure damage and a sharp decline in student enrollment. In Kyiv, 318 education facilities have been damaged since the start of the full-scale war, including 156 schools, some of which have been struck multiple times. The city’s first-grade population has dropped by approximately 40%, falling from 28,500 students in September 2022 to 16,600 this year. Nationally, the total school population has decreased by 17.5%, or over 755,000 children, since the 2021-22 school year. Many schools now operate in basements or rely on online learning due to safety concerns, while others have merged or closed due to low attendance. Experts warn that these disruptions are causing long-term learning losses and could impact the future workforce and economy.

via apnews.com|

#education #infrastructure #international

international1 month ago•0 min saved

EU Unlocks €6.1 Billion for Ukraine Air Defenses Amid Intensified Russian Strikes

The European Union has approved a €6.1 billion defense package for Ukraine, part of a broader €90 billion loan program, to procure air and missile defense systems, radars, and ammunition. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the funding aims to help Kyiv defend its skies against intensifying Russian attacks. Most procurement will come from European defense companies, focusing on countering ballistic missiles and jet-engine drones. The announcement coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day and a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, where leaders including European Council President António Costa and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham are discussing additional air support and energy supplies. Burnham is expected to share blueprints for Ukraine to produce its own long-range missiles. The funding follows a period of heavy Russian bombardment, with 376 missile strikes recorded in June alone.

via Euronews.com|

#coalition-of-the-willing #defense-funding #european-union

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"EU-China Summit: Tensions Rise as Trade, Russian War, and Divisions Take Center Stage"

During the EU-China summit, the European Union urged China to stop its firms from selling sanctioned goods to the Russian military, exposing Chinese companies that are circumventing sanctions by selling European-made dual-use products to Moscow. The EU leaders also pressed China to use its influence to end the war in Ukraine and refrain from supplying lethal equipment to Russia. While discussing areas of cooperation such as artificial intelligence and climate change, the EU called on China to do more to reduce methane emissions and shut down coal-fired plants. The summit took place against the backdrop of Italy's decision to exit the Belt and Road Initiative, leaving Xi's flagship infrastructure drive without any G7 members. The EU emphasized the need for fair competition and de-risking in its economic relationship with China. Human rights violations in Xinjiang and Tibet were also raised during the summit.

via South China Morning Post|

#dual-use-products #eu-china-summit #international-relations

world-news3 years ago•3 min saved

UNESCO Adds Ukraine's Kyiv and Lviv to World Heritage Danger List

The United Nations has designated historical sites in Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine, as World Heritage sites "in danger" due to the ongoing war with Russia. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee highlighted the threat to St. Sophia's Cathedral and Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv, as well as the medieval center of Lviv. The sites have been subjected to missile strikes and bombings, putting them at risk of destruction. The designation aims to raise awareness and mobilize international support for their protection. The UNESCO report also confirmed damage to nearly 290 sites in Ukraine during the war.

via The Washington Post|

#cultural-sites #russian-war #ukraine