Monday, April 17, 2023

Slovakia Temporarily Bans Grain Import from Ukraine

"Prime Minister of Slovakia, Eduard Heger, said that his country is suspending grain import and several other products from Ukraine. "Slovakia will temporarily stop the grain import and other products from Ukraine," Heger said on Facebook." Pravada

Russia and Belarus not allowed to compete in international hockey until war in Ukraine is over

"Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in tournaments of the International Ice Hockey Federation while the war in Ukraine continues, the organisation's president Luke Tardif said." Pravada

Death toll grows in Sudan clashes

"Hospitals are running out of critical supplies amid the ongoing bloodshed.  The
UN World
Food Programme said it was forced to halt its operations in the country after three of its employees were killed and two more injured, and a WFP-operated aircraft was “significantly damaged” during clashes at Khartoum International Airport......clashes broke out in the capital Khartoum and other cities between the SAF and the RSF, an independent security branch with roots in pro-government militias. Each side has accused the other of starting hostilities, while making conflicting claims on their gains. The exact power balance on the ground remains unclear, with the international community in unison calling for a ceasefire and negotiations."
RT

EU Condemns 'Unilateral' Ban On Ukrainian Grain By Poland & Hungary

"Poland and Hungary both took the drastic step of banning Ukrainian grain and other food
product imports after cheap goods have flooded both countries.
In the wake of Ukrainian ports being blocked for many months prior to the UN-brokered rain export deal, Ukrainian grain to Africa and the Middle East was largely halted.
The European Union blasted the Polish and Hungarian measures." ZH