Mubasher: Ukraine launches grain export program to Africa to fight famine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he needs to ship about 60 ships to African nations in want of pressing meals assist resembling Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen.
In the meantime, the climate forecast predicts snowfall within the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, whereas the electrical energy provide continues to be out because of the current air strikes carried out by Russia, making certain a tough winter for town’s residents. Observe our weblog for as we speak’s occasions. All instances are in Paris time (GMT+1).
7:30 a.m.: Army operations slowed by dangerous climate Dangerous climate on the entrance has slowed the tempo of army operations in current days, in keeping with the most recent report from the Institute for the Examine of Warfare (ISW) in Washington. ISW says the armed forces, who must take care of heavy rain and muddy floor, are slowing their progress.
However this isn’t anticipated to final: operations might decide up once more within the coming weeks as temperatures drop and the bottom freezes. Nonetheless, the ISW says that it’s “tough to know whether or not both aspect is getting ready for a serious offensive or counterattack” in Ukraine.
7:00 am: Ukraine launches program to export grain to African nations On the ninetieth anniversary of the good famine orchestrated by the Stalinist regime within the Nineteen Thirties, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched Grain from Ukraine, a plan to export grain. to the poorest nations in Africa.
“We plan to ship no less than 60 ships from Ukrainian ports to nations most weak to famine and drought,” the Ukrainian president stated.
Zelensky introduced that he had raised $150 million from greater than 20 nations and the European Union for export to Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen.
In a video message broadcast in the course of the summit, Emmanuel Macron promised 6 million euros in extra assist for Ukraine’s grain exports, that are important to the provision of many African and Asian nations. The French president additionally referred to the “colossal tragedy” of the Nineteen Thirties famine.
“From yesterday to as we speak, the Ukrainian nation exhibits its dedication and impresses us,” stated the French president. “The Russian struggle of aggression towards Ukraine (…) threatens the world with a meals disaster.”
6:30 a.m.: Russian bombing kills no less than 32 folks in Kherson since its liberation At the very least 32 folks have been killed in Russian bombing of the Kherson area of southern Ukraine since pro-Moscow forces withdrew two weeks in the past, the native police chief stated Saturday.
Nationwide Police Chief Ihor Klimenko stated in a Fb publish that “every day Russian bombardment is destroying town and killing the peaceable inhabitants. In all, Russia has killed 32 civilians within the Kherson area since ending the occupation.”
2:43 p.m.: Heavy snowfall in Kyiv from Sunday as energy nonetheless not sufficient Heavy snow is anticipated in Kyiv beginning Sunday, with temperatures dipping under zero day and evening, whereas hundreds of thousands of individuals nonetheless Nonetheless dwelling in and across the Ukrainian capital endure little. Electrical energy and warmth.
Grid operator Okernergo stated on Saturday that electrical energy producers had been capable of cowl solely three-quarters of consumption wants, necessitating restrictions and energy outages throughout the nation. Sergey Kovalenko, chief working officer of YASNO, which provides Kyiv with vitality, stated the state of affairs within the metropolis had improved however was nonetheless “very tough”. He famous that residents ought to have entry to no less than 4 hours of electrical energy per day. “If you did not have no less than 4 hours of electrical energy within the final day, write to DTEK Kyiv Electrical Networks, colleagues will assist you determine what the issue is,” Kovalenko wrote on his Fb web page.
( Jowhar with AFP, AP and Reuters)
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