Amidst the continuing destruction of Ukrainian cities at the hands of the Russian army, thousands of Ukrainians are seeking shelter in neighboring countries. However, European countries are not alone in this, as the United States is getting ready to welcome up to 100,000 displaced people escaping the war zone this summer.
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Russian Journalist Sold Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Dimitry Muratov, a journalist who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, has auctioned off his medal for $103.5 million and will be donating the money to help child refugees from Ukraine. The auction concluded on World Refugee Day, and the entire amount will be going to UNICEF’s humanitarian response for Ukrainian children who have been displaced by the war.
The Bridges to Another World
It was a Sunday morning when the blue canvas was clouded by the smokes of gunfire and bombs. The sounds cackle on the ground like fireworks on a New Year’s Day. The fact is…it is not a holiday but a grim tearing of the city of Irpin. People moved to the bridges like a herd of cattle responding to the sounds of the bells. The Ukrainian soldiers were blocking the advancement of Russian soldiers in Kyiv, but they also garnered their focus on helping their civilians flee from the fighting.
“Come From Away” Shakes the World on the 9/11 Event
If there is any serious-topic Broadway musical that made an impact in the heart of the audience, it would be the Canadian production of “Come From Away.” Songs like “Me and the Sky” and “Welcome to the Rock” drew audiences in when it was newly released in the theatres. The story follows the people of Gander who experience the news of the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11th. Because of this event, the U.S. airspace closed down for safety and 38 international aircraft found refuge at the Gander airport.
The Talk May Need a Bit More Work Between Russia and Ukraine
On Monday, leaders of Russia and Ukraine met at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border to cover diplomatic plans involving the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not meet in this meeting. The delegates of each nation visited on Monday – the topics of discussion were not yet revealed. Kyiv faces conflict as citizens are forced to stay inside. With Russian soldiers taking over the city, Ukrainian citizens cannot go outside because they will be risked being labeled as the enemy.
US Soldier Rescues Targeted People in Afghanistan
An Afghanistan native, who served in the U.S. military in the Afghan war, has brought at least 30 people out of Afghanistan to get them to safety.
Former Presidents and First Ladies Come Together To Aid Afghan Refugees
Welcome.US is a new organization aiming to help recent Afghan refugees find relief after evacuating their home country almost a month ago. Honorary co-chairs are former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama and former first ladies Hilary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield will represent U.S at Olympics closing ceremony
U.S Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield will represent the U.S. at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony on Aug. 8
She will see U.S. athletes participate in finals and meet with members of Team USA, as well as Japanese and Olympic officials, during her visit, which runs from Aug. 6-8, according to NBC News.
