On Day 4 of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a senior US defense official said that more than half of the Russian force stationed around Ukraine’s borders had entered the country.
There are some other following events that happened on the Day 4 of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis.
The EU has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft
In response to Russia’s invasion, the European Union’s chief executive says the 27-nation bloc would shut its airspace to Russian airlines, fund supplies of weapons to Ukraine, and ban some pro-Kremlin media sites on Day 4.
“We are shutting down the EU airspace for Russians,” Von der Leyen continued that all Russian-owned, Russian-registered, or Russian-controlled aircraft would be prohibited, according to our proposal. These planes will no longer be able to land, take off, or fly over EU territory. She also stated that the EU will prohibit “the Kremlin’s media operation.” Russia Today, Sputnik, and their subsidiaries will no longer be able to broadcast their lies in order to justify Putin’s war and create division in our unity.
Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, speaks with MEA
Had a cordial initial meeting with Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla. Discussed topical bilateral and international issues and the ways to ensure the safety of Indian students in Ukraine. Expressed our full support to this end, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov
Japan follows in the footsteps of the West
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will join the United States and other Western countries in barring certain Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT international payment system. According to Kishida, Tokyo will force sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and provide $100 million in emergency humanitarian help to Kyiv.
The UN Security Council votes on calling an ’emergency special session’ of the General Assembly
Two days after Moscow used its veto to block a resolution on its aggression against Kyiv, the UN Security Council voted to call a rare “emergency extraordinary session” of the 193-member General Assembly to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Security Council’s 15 members met on an afternoon to vote on the special session. This was the UN General Assembly‘s 11th emergency session since 1950.
The session was called by a procedural vote. As a result, none of the Council’s five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – could use their vetoes. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, canceled his trip to Geneva for the Human Rights Council’s 49th regular session because of the vote.
Canada enters the European Union and limits its airspace to Russia
As the West intensifies its pressure on Russia for invading Ukraine, Canada has joined many European countries in blocking its aircraft to all Russian planes. Canada will hold Russia accountable for its unwarranted strikes, according to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra. The majority of European countries have either announced or stated their intention to close their aircraft.
A rally in support of Ukraine drew over 100,000 people
Many protesters dressed in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag marched in Berlin. According to police, over 100,000 people attended a Ukraine solidarity march in Berlin on day 4 of the Russia- Ukraine crisis. Protesters gathered near the Brandenburg Gate, a stone’s throw away from the Russian embassy on Unter den Linden, with posters reading “no World War 3,” “Stop the Killer.”
As the West intensifies its pressure on Russia for invading Ukraine, Canada has joined many European countries in blocking its aircraft to all Russian planes. Canada will hold Russia accountable for its unwarranted strikes, according to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra. The majority of European countries have either announced or stated their intention to close their aircraft.
A rally in support of Ukraine drew over 100,000 people
Many protesters dressed in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag marched in Berlin. According to police, over 100,000 people attended a Ukraine solidarity march in Berlin on day 4 of the Russia- Ukraine crisis. Protesters gathered near the Brandenburg Gate, a stone’s throw away from the Russian embassy on Unter den Linden, with posters reading “no World War 3,” “Stop the Killer.”
Published By: Revathy G Sanal
Edited By: Subbuthai Padma
