If Russia´s military operation continues, Ukraine could see a free fall into poverty, according to an assessment by the UN Development Program (UNDP), wiping out 18 years of socio-economic achievements in Ukraine under a worst-case scenario.»
Russia denounced at the United Nations Security Council on Friday that the United States carried out biological military activities in different parts of Ukraine, and warned of the danger that this represents for health»
The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, assured today that the punitive measures adopted by Western countries against Russia will be a devastating blow to their own economies, already affected by Covid-19. »
French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has admitted on Wednesday the severe impact on the population of the energy crisis aggravated by the conflict in Ukraine, which he compared with the 1973 oil shock. »
The United States strengthens its military infrastructure in Europe due to "concern" that the conflict in Ukraine could spread to member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to US media outlets. »
The United States embassy in Cuba is preparing to issue emigrant visas in a limited and gradual manner, the charge d'affaires Timothy Zúñiga-Brown reported today. »
Russian airline Aeroflot today reported the cancellation of its flights to Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the United States from February 28 to March 2 due to the closure of Canadian airspace. »
Cuba reaffirmed Saturday its adherence to the principles of International Law and the United Nations Charter and its opposition to the use or threat of force against any State.»
The general secretary of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU), Juan Castillo, lashed out at the "inhuman and immoral U.S. blockade of Cuba, a detestable, disgusting act," as caravans protest in the world today.»
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko assured on Friday to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, over the telephone that he is ready to create all conditions for the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. »
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