Descriptions Archive

APRIL 2023

April 30
Ukraine and France continue bilateral talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France’s President Emmanuel Macron held a call during which they discussed the framework of continued support for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy noted the immediate needs of the Ukrainian defense forces. Additionally, the two leaders discussed the preparations necessary for the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius which will play an important role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine.

April 28
Ukrainian grain transit deal reached in principle
The EU has reached a deal in principle which will allow the transit of Ukrainian grain to resume in Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. The five EU nations had imposed restrictions on the transportation of Ukrainian grain as a result of growing concerns voiced by local farmers. The deal includes a €100 million package for local farmers across the five nations, as well as safeguard measures for wheat, maize, rapeseed, and sunflower seed.

Council of Europe resolution on deportation of Ukrainian children
In a resolution passed by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, it is announced that the deportation and russification of children from occupied territories in Ukraine matches with the international definition of genocide. Citing examples of children being denied their language and culture, as well as exposure to propaganda and visits to “patriotic sites,” for their conclusion. At this point, there are at least 19,000 children accounted for who have been deported to Russia, though there are many more who have not been accounted for.

Leaders from nine European nations visit Ukraine
Heads of state and foreign ministers from the countries of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Slovakia visit Ukraine to show support against Russian aggression. During the meetings, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba repeated his nation’s need for U.S.-made fighter jets. Zelenskyy, during his meeting with his counterparts, also discussed ongoing military aid for Ukraine, as well as the expected counteroffensive.

April 27
New initiative in support of Ukrainian education
UNESCO and UNICEF are developing a program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine to provide children and teachers with the tools necessary for education including distance learning, psychosocial support, and teacher training. Over $51 million in assistance has been procured for the program with partners from Microsoft and Google contributing.

April 26
Italy invites international community to support Ukraine
Italy held a bilateral conference in Rome on the reconstruction of Ukraine. The conference hosted businesses from Ukraine, Italy, and the international community. Italian Premier, Giorgia Meloni, has urged allies in Europe to accelerate Ukraine’s membership bid to the EU. The Italian Premier argues that it is the “smartest way to thank Ukrainians for what they are doing.”

Ukrainian and Chinese heads of state open bilateral talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Chinese leader Xi Jinping had their first known contact since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The hour-long call allowed President Zelenskyy to articulate his own concerns to the Chinese leader who had, up until this point, conducted bilateral dialogue with Moscow strictly. During the call, the two state leaders discussed the ongoing war and its consequences with President Zelenskyy emphasizing the importance of regaining Ukrainian lands without territorial compromise. Of the talks, the Chinese Foreign Minister said Beijing’s central goal is “to facilitate talks for peace.”

April 24
Kaja Kallas visits Ukraine
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas visited Ukraine and reiterated her support for the nation’s accession to NATO “as soon as conditions allow.” In the northwestern city of Zhytomyr, Prime Minister Kallas and President Zelenskyy signed a joint declaration condemning Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

U.S. Ambassador criticized Lavrov
The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized the current chair of the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The U.S. Ambassador called the Russian Foreign Minister’s position as the chair to the UN Security Council “the epitome of irony and hypocrisy.” This came in response to Lavrov’s statements made during his address, in which he criticized Western countries and accused them, particularly the U.S., of undermining multilateralism in the Asia-Pacific region.

April 21
Update on the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant
Experts from International Atomic Energy Agency present at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant have reported hearing shelling “almost every day” for the past week. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said at one point that those present at the IAEA were told to shelter at the site as a result of potential danger. New damage has been noted to the windows in the turbine hall of Unit 4 by the team, which is being examined.

Uniting for Ukraine program announced in U.S.
President of the United States Joseph Biden has announced the Uniting for Ukraine program which is an additional humanitarian assistance outreach. Described as a “streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens who have fled Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression opportunities to come to the U.S.” Some aspects of the eligibility include having resided in Ukraine prior to February 11, 2022; be a Ukrainian citizen and possess a Ukrainian passport, or be a non-Ukrainian immediate family member of a Ukrainian citizen who is also applying for the program; have a supporter who filed Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, on their behalf that has been confirmed as sufficient by USCIS; complete vaccinations and other public health necessities; biometric and biographic screening and security checks.

Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand in Germany
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand attended the eleventh meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany. At the meeting, Defence Minister Anand announced a new military aid package for Ukraine including a $34.6 million contribution to the NATO Ukraine Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund. This will enable the NATO CAP fuel material project to provide Ukraine with fuel supplies, enable the implementation of the NATO CAP Ribbon Bridge Project to provide Ukraine with modular flotation bridge assets, and enable the NATO CAP medical first aid projects. Additionally, $2.5 million for sniper rifles, including spare parts and accessories, and $2 million for new radio sets for the Leopard 2 donations.

United Kingdom adopts new sanctions against Russia
The UK has adopted new legislation, as well as expanded existing legislation on trade sanctions, which targets the import and acquisition of “revenue generating goods which originate in, or are consigned from” Russia. Sanctioned goods include iron and steel products, revenue generating goods such as chemicals, fuels, and fertilizers, oil and coal products, and critical-industry goods such as electronics and computers.

April 20
Secretary General Stoltenberg in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has visited Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy and other government officials. During his fourth trip to Ukraine as NATO Secretary General, Mr. Stoltenberg visited Bucha to pay his respects to the victims to Russian aggression and laid a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine. The Secretary General reiterated his support for the Ukrainian people in their resistance to Russian aggression. He stated, “Ukraine’s rightful place is in the Euro-Atlantic family . . . over time, our support will help to make this possible.” To ensure “full interoperability” with the alliance, the Secretary General highlighted a multi-year support initiative to help transition Ukraine’s equipment to NATO standards.

April 19
U.S. announces additional aid
Pentagon officials have announced a $325 million weapons package for Ukraine provided from military stockpiles.

April 18
Anchorage extended in U.S.
President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden extends anchorage of Russian-affiliated vessels in U.S. ports by continuing the national emergency declared on April 21, 2022, with Proclamation 1037.

April 17
Import bans imposed on Ukrainian goods
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have imposed import bans on Ukrainian farm produce, arguing their markets have been flooded and local farmers’ livelihoods threatened by Ukrainian exports. European Union politicians and officials have denounced the import bans. Czech Minister of Agriculture Zdeněk Nekula is quoted as saying the bans “won’t solve anything.” Further, EU diplomats argue that the bans are illegal as trade is an “exclusive competence of the EU.” In attempt to remedy the concerns, the EU disbursed millions of euros to Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania. Though Polish ambassador Andrzej Sadoś argues this is not enough and systemic solutions are needed.

April 16
Prisoners exchanged on Easter
On Orthodox Easter Sunday, 130 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been returned home by Russian forces in what is called the “great Easter exchange.” Russian prisoners were also released back to their forces, though there is no definite number.

April 15
Macron and Zelenskyy discuss peace talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telecu_people_phone call following Macron’s visit to China. During the call, the French president highlighted that both France and China believe it is too early for peace talks, though the Ukrainian Peace Formula was referenced with particular attention. President Zelenskyy reiterated the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.

April 14
Ukraine stops national sports teams from competing
The Ukrainian sports ministry announced that its national sports teams have been barred from competing in events which include competitors who are Russian and Belarusian. The news has been criticized by some athletes within Ukraine declaring that it would allow Russian and Belarusian representatives to “promote their narratives.” Though, Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi outlined that even though Ukraine will not compete, it will send delegations to the competitions to “submit protests, collect information, highlight violations.”

April 13
Germany approves Poland’s request for fighter jets
Germany’s defense minister announced that the government has approved Poland’s request to export five old MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. Poland needs Germany’s approval to send the fighter jets to a third country as Poland inherited the jets from Germany.

Black Sea Grain Deal could be coming to an end
The Russian foreign ministry has announced that there will be no cu_people_phone_ext of the Black Sea Grain Deal beyond May 18. Moscow said that there are barriers to shipments which need to be accounted for and, as a result, demanded that the West remove those obstacles which inhibit the export of Russian grain and fertilizer.

April 12
Britain to provide $500 million in loan guarantees to Ukraine
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt has announced that Britain is ready to provide an additional $500 million in loan guarantees to Ukraine for public services such as schools and health care services, bringing the total this year to $1 billion.

April 11
Prime Minister Shmyhal visits Canada
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau to sign an updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. The agreement is set to create new and ‘unique’ opportunities for Ukrainian businesses by opening markets in Canada. The updated agreement will strengthen the role of indigenous peoples in trade and for the first time recognize the “special place of Crimea, Crimean Tatars, Krymchaks, and Karaites.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced additional support for Ukraine. A new $2.4 billion loan to the Government of Ukraine has been disbursed in support of essential services for economic and energy stability. Since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022, the Canadian government has committed over $8 billion to Ukraine’s war efforts. Prime Minister Trudeau also announced a new bundle of sanctions targeting 14 Russian individuals and 34 entities which are complicit in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

It was also announced that Cameco, a Saskatoon-based company and Ukraine’s state-owned Energoatom signed a supply contract through which Cameco will provide uranium to help meet Ukraine’s nuclear fuel needs until 2035.

April 9
Ukrainian children reunited with family
A humanitarian group named Save Ukraine has reunited 31 Ukrainian children with their families after they were moved to Russian-occupied territories over the span of the war. The group says it has now successfully completed five missions of reuniting Ukrainian children with their families.

April 5
President Zelenskyy visits Poland
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived to Poland on an official visit to meet with President Andrzej Duda for his first trip to Poland since the invasion began in 2022. During Zelenskyy’s visit, President Duda promised to send Poland’s remaining fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets, should there be a need for them. During the visit, President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for Poland’s support of Ukraine’s efforts to defend their sovereignty. President Duda expressed his support for Kyiv’s bid to join NATO during the meeting, referencing his goal of getting additional security guarantees to secure and strengthen the military potential of Ukraine.

Poland’s agriculture minister resigns
Henry Kowalczyk resigned as local farmers are angered over competition caused by Ukrainian grain imports. As a result of Ukrainian grain reducing the market price of Polish grain, there has been an eruption of protests in Poland demanding the EU aid in minimizing “the impact of Ukrainian grain on the market.” Former minister Kowalczyk said his resignation comes as a result of the EU’s cu_people_phone_ext on tax breaks on imports of Ukrainian grain.

April 4
US announces additional security aid
The Department of Defense has announced new security assistance for Ukraine. The package will include artillery rounds, air defense interceptors, small arms, mortar systems, rockets, and anti-armor systems. The total value of security assistance will BE $2.6 billion.

April 1
Russia to head UN Security Council
Russia has taken charge of the United Nations Security Council as it is its turn to preside over the international body which safeguards and maintains global security. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called today’s events “the world’s worst April Fool’s joke.” Expectedly, there is much criticism over Russia’s position as the head of one of the most important international security guarantors. International Crisis Group UN head, Richard Gowan, has called the occasion “rather grotesque.” Though there is no legal pathway to remove Russia from the Council, members such as the US have vowed to “call out [Russia’s] lies.”

MARCH 2023

March 30
OSCE calls for ‘Moscow Mechanism’
The OSCE has delivered a joint statement together with the EU Member States and over a dozen of other states to invoke the ‘Moscow Mechanism’ in response to continued violations of human rights. The statement called for a request of an inquiry led by ODIHR to create a mission of experts to build upon evidence of violations of human rights within the context of international law as well as provide relevant information on appropriate accountability mechanisms or possible courts or tribunals which might have jurisdiction.

March 29
Germany to provide additional aid
Germany has announced additional aid for Ukraine. 3.2 billion euros will be disbursed in 2023 and the rest up to 8.8 billion euros will be spread over 2024-2032 period.

March 28
IOC sets out recommendations
The International Olympic Committee has set out a list of recommendations regarding the participation of athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports. Reiterating solidarity with Ukraine and supporting the sanctions against Russian and Belarusian governments, the IOC stated that sports organizations “must have the sole responsibility to decide which athletes can take part in international competitions based on their sporting merits and not on political grounds or because of their passports.” Among the six recommendations are the following: athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport can only compete as Individual Neutral Athletes; no teams of athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports are allowed; supporters of war cannot compete; athletes contracted in either country cannot compete; all INA must meet anti-doping requirements; and lastly the sanctions against the two governments must remain.

March 26
Additional sanctions possible for Russia
Lithuania, in response to the news coming out of Moscow on the movement of nuclear weapons in Belarus, asked for additional sanctions to be applied on Russia and Belarus in addition to the current package.

March 25
Russia sends missile system to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a plan to station nuclear weapons in Belarus. President Putin has stated Moscow has transferred an Iskander short-range missile system capable of carrying tactical warheads to Belarus. Additionally, the construction of a tactical nuclear weapons storage facility in Belarus will begin in July.

March 24
World Bank delegation in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenksyy met with the World Bank delegation led by Anna Bjerde. During this meeting, President Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of working with Ukraine in order to implement business insurance programs to facilitate job creation, as well as the importance of restoring lost and damaged infrastructure. This meeting came a day after the World Bank announced that the cu_event_costs for Ukraine’s restoration and reconstruction amounts to at least $411 billion.

March 23
Four jets delivered to Ukraine from Slovakia
Slovakia has delivered four out of 13 pledged fighter jets to Ukraine. The Soviet-era fighter jets have been safely delivered to Ukraine by Ukrainian pilots. It is expected that the rest of the planes will be sent to Ukraine in the upcoming weeks.

Bulgaria wont send ammunition to Ukraine
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has announced that “Bulgaria does not participate in the joint European plan to supply shells to Ukraine.” Radev clarified that Bulgaria will not send ammunition to countries which will re-send them to Ukraine either.

March 22
Canada extends Emergency Travel Authorization
Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has announced that the Government of Canada will extend the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel launched originally on March 17, 2022. This cu_people_phone_ext allows Ukrainians and their family members to apply overseas for the CUAET visa free of charge; allows anyone with a valid CUAET visa to travel to Canada before March 31, 2024; and those who are in Canada holding a CUAET visa will have until March 31, 2024 to extend or adjust their temporary status.

March 21
International Monetary Fund reaches an agreement with Ukraine
The IMF and Ukrainian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a set of financial and macroeconomic policies through a 4 year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement worth $15.6 billion. The fund will support economic recovery and stability in Ukraine.

NATO’s Annual Report highlights defense spending concerns
The Secretary General’s Annual Report shows that defense spending among some large EU powers such as Germany, Italy, and France are still under the 2% mark. Leaders such as Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, whose nation spent 2.12% of economic output on defense spending, has expressed her shock at the underspending of allies and cites the ongoing war in Ukraine as a reason to spend more on defense.

March 20
The EU agrees to send additional ammunition to Ukraine
The EU reached a deal to jointly purchase and donate ammunition for Ukraine, though the “legal texts [are] still being finalized.” The €2 billion plan will include one million rounds of ammunition delivered across a 12 month period to help support counter-offences in Ukraine.

March 18
Canada ships recovery vehicle to Ukraine
Canada has sent a Bergepanzer 3, an armored recovery vehicle, to Ukraine. Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand wrote, “We’re providing an armored recovery vehicle to help Ukraine sustain the heavy armour that we’ve donated.”

March 17
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber II has issued warrants of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova regarding their roles in the war in Ukraine, specifically in connection to the unlawful deportation of children.

March 16
Poland to set fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland will become the first NATO nation to supply fighter jets to Ukraine with the delivery of four Soviet-era MiG-29. President Andrzej Duda announced the delivery will take place “in the next few days.”

March 15
Denmark to allocate $1 billion fund for Ukraine
Denmark has announced that it will set up a $1 billion fund for Ukraine. The funds will be allocated for defense concerns such as equipment, training, and weapons. Additionally, civil, economic, and humanitarian aid will be provided through the fund by supporting business initiatives and reconstruction within Ukraine. Up to now, Denmark has contributed $721 million in military assistance.

Canada announces additional equipment for Ukraine
The Canadian Defense Ministry has announced the shipment of 8,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, 1,800 rounds of training ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks, and a dozen air defense missiles to Ukraine.

March 14
Netherlands to provide additional equipment
Dutch Defense Minister announced during her visit to Ukraine that the Netherlands will provide drone radars, two minesweepers, and an M3 amphibious bridge-building system. Along with Belgium, the Netherlands will provide minesweeping training to a Ukrainian crew.

March 13
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended for 60 days
United Nations officials, Trade and Development chief Rebeca Grynspan and relief chief Martin Griffiths facilitated talks with a Russian delegation in Geneva concerning the cu_people_phone_ext of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Despite the UN’s commitment to “do everything possible to preserve the integrity of the Black Sea Grain Initiative,” Russia only agreed to a 60-day cu_people_phone_ext of the Initiative which is half of the 120 days previously agreed upon.

March 10
Sanna Marin visits Ukraine
Primes Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, is in Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy. Before her meeting, Marin made a visit to wounded soldiers in a Kyiv Hospital who have been undergoing treatment. Defense and security were among the most important topics discussed by the leaders. Further strengthening of cooperation between the two countries and their allies, including on the topic of sanctions, was discussed. During the visit, two Memorandum of Understanding documents were signed between the governments of Ukraine and Finland.

Canada bans the import of Russian aluminum and steel
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrysia Freeland announced that Canada is banning the import of Russian aluminum and steel products. The ban will include all Russian aluminum products and all primary Russian steel products, including raw materials and finished products.

March 9
Ukraine cannot intercept Russian hypersonic missiles
Russia continues its attack against Ukraine by firing missiles, some of which are hypersonic missiles that Ukraine does not have the capabilities to intercept. At least six hypersonic missiles were launched today and power lines were affected at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as well as other parts of Ukraine, including Kyiv.

March 8
U.N. Secretary-General visits Ukraine
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has made a visit to Ukraine to express solidarity with the nation and those who have become victims of Russia’s invasion. Speaking to President Zelenskyy, Guterres stated that the U.N. “will continue to seek solutions and a just peace for the people of Ukraine, and the world.” During his visit, Secretary-General Guterres highlighted the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is due to expire in less than two weeks and called for an cu_people_phone_ext of the initiative.

Germany provides additional equipment
Germany has provided two additional Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. The German government has also reported the delivery of two additional border protection vehicles, and six mobile antenna systems. There are 13 bridge-laying tanks and 500 SFP9 pistols being prepared for shipment to Ukraine, as well.

March 7
the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen visits Canada
Ursula von der Leyen and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to deliver generators to Ukraine. President von der Leyen also addressed Canada’s parliament. She spoke on the topic of Russian aggression in Ukraine and emphasized that this threat against security in Europe will not be accepted. She urged for “steadfast military and economic support.” President von der Leyen took this time to highlight the resistance of women who have been victims of gender-based violence within the conflict.

Switzerland will not arm Ukraine
Swiss government opposed arms exports to Ukraine, citing the state’s legal framework as cause. President Alain Berset emphasized, “It’s not possible to make exception to the legal framework.” To date, no Swiss-made weaponry has been available for re-export to Ukraine, with nations such as Germany, Spain, and Denmark having explicit requests denied.

March 5
Onus on Russia to end the war, says Chancellor Scholz
In an interview with CNN which aired today, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said the onus for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine is on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Referencing the strength in unity which Ukrainians have demonstrated over the past year, Chancellor Scholz highlights the determination of Ukrainians and their allies to continue to support resistance efforts. Chancellor Scholz is quoted as saying, “To my view, it is necessary that Putin understands that he will not succeed with his invasion and his imperialistic aggression and that he has to withdraw troops. This is the basis for talks.”

March 4
President of European Parliament in Ukraine
The president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Lviv, Ukraine to discuss Ukraine’s EU membership. Metsola is quoted as saying, “I am hopeful that succession negotiations can begin already this year.” Additionally, the conversation included further discussion on sanctions and supplies of weapons. Zelenskyy stated on Telegram that “Ukraine aims to complete the implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission as soon as possible and to start negotiations on joining the EU already this year.” Metsola also laid wreaths in honor of victims of the Russian invasion and met with the speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, who guided a tour of the city at night, and called for a special international tribunal to be established for the purpose of prosecuting crimes of aggression against Ukraine.

General Wayne Eyre visits Ukraine
Canada’s defence chief, General Wayne Eyre, has visited Ukraine for the first time since the Russian invasion. During the visit, General Eyre discussed possible avenues of support provided by Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Other than meeting with the Ukrainian military officials, General Eyre participated in the daily moment of silence for Ukrainian soldiers who lost their lives to the war and laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance for the Fallen.

March 3
US announced additional aid
The United States has announced additional $400 million in a new aid package for Ukraine. This new package of aid will include a wide range of equipment such as ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, armored vehicle-launched bridges, demolition munitions, equipment for obstacle training, and 155 mm, 105 mm, and 25 mm artillery rounds.

German Chancellor and President of the United States meet
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with President Joe Biden during his brief visit to the United States. For over an hour, the two leaders met in private in the Oval Office where they discussed the importance of global solidarity and the ongoing efforts of security, humanitarian, economic and political assistance for Ukraine. The two leaders also discussed how to respond in the case of China providing weapons to Russia.

March 2
Russia denounces aid to Ukraine
At the UN conference on disarmament, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov denounced aid provided by the United States and other allies to Ukraine. Ryabkov warned NATO and the US that their policies are “fueling the conflict in Ukraine,” and emphasized that this is the reason for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to suspend the 2012 New START treaty (the only remaining nuclear pact with the US).

US to host war planning exercises in Germany
The United States has announced that it will host war planning exercises in Germany for Ukrainian military officials.

March 1
Half of Swiss population supports relaxing military neutrality
According to a poll published today, conducted in collaboration with the LeeWas Institute, 50% of the population of Switzerland favour relaxing the country’s military neutrality to allow for the transfer of arms to Ukraine. The poll also highlighted that voters of all political stripes favour allowing for arms transfers to take place, with the exception of those who favour the Swiss People’s Party, which also happens to be the country’s largest political party. To date, the country has refused to allow nations that hold Swiss-made weapons to re-export them to the frontlines in Ukraine. Though, there are several initiatives under parliamentary debate regarding the reduction of the re-export rules.

FEBRUARY 2023

February 27
European Commission to work with Poland to find abducted children
The European Commission along with Poland have announced an initiative to find Ukrainian children illegally taken by the Russian army from occupied territories. With more than 16,000 children reported to have been deported to Russia from Ukraine, this initiative is of utmost importance. The goal of the process is to find children who have been abducted and punish those responsible for these crimes.

February 25
European Union adopts tenth package of sanctions
The EU has adopted its tenth package of sanctions directed at Russia. The package of sanctions includes the prohibition on exports of critical technology and industrial goods, the suspension of broadcasting licenses of RT Arabic and Sputnik Arabic, restrictions on Russian nationals from holding positions in the governing bodies of the EU critical infrastructures. Additional sanctions against 121 individuals and entities are also included.

February 24
One year marked
Today one year has been marked since the beginning of the Russian war in Ukraine. Since February 24, 2022, 7,100 civilians have been killed and 11,600 have been wounded. There have been 700 attacks on health facilities and over 2,700 on educational institutions. Ukraine and Russia have had each over 130,000 military casualties. Ukraine has had 40% of its energy infrastructure destroyed and faces a loss of 35% in GDP growth.

Canada is there for Ukraine “in the long and the short term”
The Canadian government has pledged $32 million to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression. This new package includes $7.5 million for the purposes of demining efforts, $13 million towards accountability efforts including addressing conflict-related sexual violence offences, and $12 million to counter threats including biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological. Since February of last year, the Canadian government has pledged $5 billion for Ukraine’s support efforts. Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand is quoted as saying, “[w]e are there in the long and the short term with Ukraine.” Defence Minister Anand’s words echo the sentiments shared by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the day before stating that Canada “will continue to do whatever is necessary to ensure that Russia does not benefit from having illegally invaded Ukraine.”

February 23
The United Nations’ General Assembly votes on Ukraine war
The UN General Assembly has voted on the end of the war in Ukraine, calling on Russia to withdraw its troops from the country. Out of 193 Member States, 141 voted in favor of ending the war with seven against, including Belarus, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, Russia and Syria. There were 32 abstentions, notably China, India, and Pakistan. The Assembly called on Member States to work together in solidarity to address the international impacts of the war in all sectors and emphasized the importance of holding accountability for serious crimes committed to ensure justice for victims and survivors.

February 21
Giorgia Meloni meets President Zelenskyy
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, announcing that Rome is planning to hold a reconstruction conference in April which would allow Italian businesses to help in the reconstruction processes of Ukraine. During this meeting, President Zelenskyy criticized former Italian prime minister, and notable ally of prime minister Meloni, Silvio Berlusconi’s pro-Russian comments.

February 20
President Joe Biden in Kyiv
President Joe Biden visits Kyiv and meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mariinsky Palace. During his visit, President Biden announces an additional half a billion dollars of assistance to Ukraine, as well as promised a new round of sanctions on Russia in the coming days. This visit comes as the war in Ukraine moves towards its second year.

February 18
Kamala Harris speaks at the Munich Security Conference
During the second day of the Munch Security Conference, Vice-President of the United States Kamala Harris states Russia’s actions of aggression in Ukraine have accumulated to crimes against humanity. At the same conference, Prime minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, also states the need to hold Russian aggression accountable.

February 17
Munich Security Conference begins
The Munich Security Conference begins today where among various topics of international importance, Ukraine will be discussed. President Zelenskyy delivered a speech to appeal to allies to speed up processes for delivering promised weapons and defence systems. Russian officials were not invited to the meeting, for the first time since the 1990s.

February 16
Keir Starmer promises support for Ukraine
British opposition leader, the Labour party’s Keir Starmer, visits Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy. During his visit, Starmer visited the town of Irpin and the site of a mass grave in the town of Bucha. Starmer highlighted during his visit that should there be a change in government in Britain, “the position on Ukraine will remain the same.”

Anxieties increase about Belarusian involvement
As fears increase that Russia’s close ally, Belarus, will help Russia in conducting a spring offensive, the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims Belarus would not send any troops to Ukraine unless it is directly attacked.

February 13
Fierce fighting continues in Bakhmut and Moldovan fears of Russian sabotage
A new Russian offensive has begun in the city of Bakhmut.

The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has accused Russia of planning to use foreign saboteurs to weaken Moldova’s leadership and instrumentalize the country for war against Ukraine. This comes a week after the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country has uncovered a Russian intelligence plan to sabotage Moldova and days after the government of Moldova resigned. Moldovan intelligence has now also confirmed that they have identified subversive activities with the aim of undermining and destabilizing the state of Moldova.

February 11
Poland calls on allies to provide jets
The contested conversation around artillery continues as Poland’s President Andrzej Duda announced sending jets to Ukraine “requires decision by the allies”, noting that Poland has responsibilities as a member of NATO. Additionally, the President highlights Poland’s own needs for combat aircraft.

February 10
President Biden to travel to Poland
It is announced that President Biden will travel to Poland February 20-22 to discuss bilateral cooperation, collective efforts to support Ukraine and NATO’s deterrence. During this trip, President Biden is expected to address the ways in which the United States has and will continue to support Ukraine and its people.

February 9
Ukrainian President joins EU leader in Brussels

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins EU leaders as a special guest at the EU summit in Brussels, invited by the European Council President Charles Michel. President Zelenskyy called for additional support, especially artillery support to help bolster what will likely be a dangerous new spring offensive. During this time, Zelenskyy reiterated the critical importance Ukraine plays in the future prosperity and peace in Europe. The President also outlined that “a number of European leaders” have already informed him of readiness to provide weapons.

February 7
German Defense Minister visits Kyiv
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced during his surprise visit to Kyiv that by August 2024 Ukraine will receive over 100 Leopard 1 battle tanks from multiple European countries.

February 6
President Zelenskyy invited to EU summit in Brussels
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to participate in a summit of EU leaders. Topics to be discussed include Ukraine, migration, and the economy. It has not yet been confirmed if the Ukrainian president will participate.

French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Elysée palace in Paris. The leaders met over dinner to discuss additional military aid for Ukraine ahead of the EU summit on Thursday.

February 4

The EU has agreed on a price cap for Russian petroleum products
As of February 5, 2022, the price per barrel of petroleum products which originate in or are exported from Russia will face a price cap: discount-to-crude petroleum products (such as fuel oil and naphtha) is set at USD 45 per barrel and premium-to-crude (such as diesel, kerosene and gasoline) is set at USD 100 per barrel. These measures are in addition to the price cap for crude oil that came into force in December 2022. The Council will review these measures mid-March, followed by a review period every two months.

February 3

EU-Ukraine summit held in Kyiv
The EU-Ukraine summit is held in Kyiv, being hosted by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, attended by leaders in the EU, including the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Council President Charles Michel. Among the topics discussed is Ukraine’s accession to the EU. The leaders discussed the process of accession, the EU’s response to the war, Ukraine’s initiatives for peace and accountability, cooperation on reconstruction, and global food security.

February 2
EU contribution for Ukraine grows to €3.6 billion
The European Council has adopted assistance measures under the European Peace Facility to provide additional assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Included within the assistance measures is a seventh package worth €500 million. Additionally, new €45 million will be provided for training efforts of the European Union Military Assistance Mission.

EU doubles number of Ukrainian soldiers to be trained
The EU has announced that it plans to double the number of Ukrainian soldiers trained to 30,000. Training missions will be provided for crews of battle tanks as well as other soldiers on specialized weapons.

February 1
Defense ministers meet at Thales
French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu and Ukrainian defense minister Oleksiy Reznikov met in Limours, France at the Thales site to sign a contract for the delivery of a complete short-range air defense system. Included in the contract is the delivery of the Ground Master 200 surface radar.

JANUARY 2023

January 31
EU-Ukraine summit announced
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that Kyiv will host an EU-Ukraine summit on Friday February the 3rd.

The US has announced that Russia is not complying with New START which is the last remaining arms control treaty between the two global nuclear powers.

January 30
Training of Ukrainian troops has begun in the UK
Ukrainian troops will begin training in the United Kingdom to learn to use the nation’s Challenger 2 tanks, following the government’s promise to supply a squadron to Ukraine.

Civilian casualty update provided by OHCHR
The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has released an update of the civilian casualty in Ukraine which includes a total of 7,110 people killed and 11,547 injured. Most casualties occurred in Government-controlled areas of Ukraine through the use of explosive weapons. The OHCHR believes the actual figures are higher as information from some locations has been delayed because of ongoing intense hostilities.

January 29
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once more rejected requests by Kyiv for fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine. The Chancellor has said, that the “question of combat jets does not arise at all” going on to advise against “entering into a constant competition to outbid each other when it comes to weapons systems.”

January 27
Belgium announces new aid
Belgium’s Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, has announced the country’s largest aid to Ukraine to date. The Council of Ministers has come to an agreement on €92 million in military aid which will include grenades, ammunition, army vehicles, rifles, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns. In addition, the nation is sending €69 million in humanitarian aid for strengthening schools and providing mental health support for children.

Sannino states the war has moved onto “a different stage”
Secretary General of the European Union’s European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, spoke at a press conference in Tokyo at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club declaring that Russia has brought the war to “a different stage” through indiscriminate attacks of civilians. Secretary General Sannino noted the actions of Moscow have prompted Germany and its allies to supply arms for Ukraine’s defense.

26 January
Canada announces tanks for Ukraine
Canadian Minister of National Defense Anita Anand has announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks, as well as Canadian Armed Forces trainers to teach Ukrainian soldiers how to operate the machinery.

Moscow launches more missiles
Russia launched a new wave of missiles at Ukraine a day after the nation’s allies pledged to provide tanks in aid against Russian aggression. After 35 buildings were struck, 11 people died and 11 others were left injured. Strikes were reported in Kyiv, as well as at energy facilities in the Odesa region.

UNESCO declares Odesa World Heritage in Danger site
UNESCO has declared the Historic Centre of Odesa as a World Heritage in Danger site.

25 January
Germany agrees to send Leopard tanks
German chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to send 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks to Ukraine “as a first step,” promising two battalions worth all together. Berlin will also provide other logistics such as the ammunition and maintenance of the systems.

United States agrees to send Abrams tanks
President of the United States Joe Biden has announced a battalion of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Though the process will take months until tanks arrive in Ukraine, the decision is a symbol of the unwavering support of the United States. The battalion will be part of a $400 million procurement through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a fund delivered by Congress.

24 January
Poland sends request to Germany for tanks
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak has announced that Poland has sent an official request to Germany asking permission to send tanks to Ukraine. A spokesperson for the German economy minister has confirmed that the necessary procedures are taken place and are being conducting with urgency.

Moscow warns provocation
Moscow warns supplying weapons will be seen as a direct provocation to further escalate the war. This comes as both Germany and the United States are working towards coming to a decision on providing battle tanks for Ukraine.

23 January
Baltic countries apply pressure on allies
As the EU summit approaches, Baltic countries are applying pressure on European allies to contribute more toward Ukraine’s war efforts. Lithuania’s Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, has endorsed tougher sanctions on Russia – as well as additional military support for Ukraine. Latvia’s Foreign Minister has announced that his country would lessen diplomatic relations with Russia. Though already had expelled the Russian ambassador in April, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister expressed solidarity with Estonia.

Moscow expels Estonian Ambassador
Russia has expelled the Estonian Ambassador to Moscow, Margus Laidre, after comments made by Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Urmas Reinsalu on his way to EU summit. Moscow has named the comments as “total Russophobia” and “cultivating enmity” towards Russia.

22 January
Estonia to contribute 1% of their GDP to war efforts
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Urmas Reinsalu, made comments in support of more artillery support for Ukraine. The minister spoke to reporters about the need for continued support for Ukraine. Additionally, he committed Estonia to contribute 1% of their GDP to war efforts in support of Ukraine. Reinsalu calls for immediate action, for more sanctions, and for the EU’s strong vocal support to Zelensky’s 10-point plan.

21 January
RT France bank accounts frozen
Bank accounts of RT France have been frozen nearly one year after RT France was banned from broadcasting in the EU. Bruno Le Maire, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance has said the assets were frozen due to recent EU sanctions passed in December.

20 January
Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting held
A Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting is held at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin. The meeting focuses on the current war in Ukraine and security issues which relate to it with an emphasis on the impact on NATO allies and partners. Those attending include NATO Secretary General Jen Stotlenberg, Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov, and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand.

U.S. announces new aid
The United States has announced that $2.5 billion has been allocated for a new security package for Ukraine, including more Bradley Fighting Vehicles and, for the first time, Stryker combat vehicles. This news comes as pressure builds in Washington and Berlin on the question of providing tanks.

18 January
Canada Defence Minister Anita Anand visits Ukraine
The Minister announced the latest Canadian military contribution to Ukraine consisting of 200 armoured vehicles which are being purchased from Roshel, Mississauga, ON at a cu_event_cost of $90 million.

17 January
Announcement on the strengthening of the rescEU reserve
The European Commission has announced it has allocated €242 million to Finland for the development of the first rescEU chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear strategic reserve. This action is partly due to the acts of aggression Russia has displayed. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, has been quoted as saying “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has confirmed the need to strengthen EU CBRN preparedness. That is why, the rescEU CBRN reserves will provide the EU with a significant safety net enabling a quick and coordinated response at EU level.”

16 January
Death toll rises in Dnipro
Death toll in Dnipro rose to 40, with 46 people still reported missing.

14 January
Attack on the city of Dnipro
An apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was left in crumbles after Russia launched Kh-22 missiles. The death toll has risen to at least 30, with 75 apartments destroyed and 230 damaged. Attacks were also carried out in Lviv, Zaporizhzhya, Kharkiv and Myoklaliv.
The U.K. has agreed to send next-generation tanks such as the Challenger 2 to Ukraine following a call between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

13 January
The IAEA makes an announcement, fighting continues in Soledar
The International Atomic Energy Agency has announced that the Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi will travel to Ukraine in a week for the purpose of establishing continuous presence of both nuclear safety and security experts at all nuclear power facilities in the country. Two-member teams will be appointed to facilities across the country such as the Khmelnitsky, South Ukraine, and Rivne Nuclear Power Plants.
Fierce fighting continues in the town of Soledar where Russia has claimed victory, though denied by Ukrainian authorities.

11 January
New commander announced in Russia
Valery Gerasimov is appointed to the role of commander of the Russian forces in Ukraine. Gerasimov replaces Sergei Surokvikin, who will serve along with army General Oleg Salyukov and Colonel General Aleksei Kim as deputies under Gerasimov.

6 January
The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine
The United States Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, shared in a press statement that more than 3.75 billion in military assistance will be sent to Ukraine. The funds are meant to support Ukraine and countries impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine to defend against emergent threats, as well as modernize, professionalize, and strengthen various security capabilities of these nations.

5 January
Ceasefire announced by Putin
President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire between January 6th and 7th for Orthodox Christmas, though this was denied by Ukraine.

Alberta

Alberta supports Ukraine

https://www.alberta.ca/support-for-ukrainians.aspx

Financial aid

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7e94dd37-c7d7-45ad-8c06-7bfaf6802a70/resource/a8a17e9f-1b98-4963-bc3d-c4306f0a07c4/download/css-emergency-financial-support-benefits-for-ukrainian-newcomers.pdf

UEEFFSB Monthly Benefit *only individuals assessed as having significant barriers to employment (BFE) are eligible for monthly benefits.*
Single Adult with Barriers to Full Employment: $959
Single Adult, One Child: $1,433
Couple, no children: $1,436
Couple, Two children: $1,946

Financial aid (in Ukrainian)

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8c14d629-64b1-443c-9b2c-e7457964c15b/resource/746e0c82-2901-4da8-b37a-b0b5b7f931ce/download/css-emergency-financial-support-benefits-for-ukrainian-newcomers-ukrainian.pdf

Guide for arriving in Alberta (in English)

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5965af3c-4049-4438-a29d-e78d17c70b45/resource/b23fa4d3-9ecf-45ec-ade9-1ca551a3ed39/download/tim-information-guide-for-ukrainians-arriving-in-alberta-2023-04.pdf

Non-financial aid/further information

Education

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/932b33a1-e22c-4ade-b57a-c79ca114e2ff/resource/ea0d0ecc-cf91-4964-afde-d581991aa27f/download/edc-education-in-alberta.pdf

Education guidebook

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/lbr-ukranian-language-programs-school-list.pdf#search=lbr%2Dukranian%2Dlanguage%2Dprograms%2Dschool%2Dlist%2Epdf

Child care subsidy

https://www.childcaresubsidy.gov.ab.ca/ccs/ccs_public.nsf/Estimator?OpenForm

Finding Work

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/

https://aaisa.ca/membership-directory/

Getting credentials and qualifications recognized

https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/foreign-qualification-recognition.aspx

Banking

https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/opening-bank-account.html

Housing

Home

Health Services

https://social.albertahealthservices.ca/asu/Page17937.aspx

Health Card Application

https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/AHC0102.xdp

Driver’s Licence or Identification

https://www.alberta.ca/exchange-non-alberta-licences.aspx

Language Services

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-settlement-and-integration-program.aspx

British Columbia

British Columbia helps Ukraine

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/welcome

Financial aid

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance

For up to 6 months/ monthly payment

Single adult: $1,060
Single adult with disability: up to $1,385.50
Family of up to 4 people: up to $1,770
Family of up to 4 people, 1 adult with disability: up to $2,193.50

Further information (in English)

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/assistance

Further information (in Ukrainian)

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/translation/ukr/assistance

Further information (in Russian)

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/translation/ru/assistance

Non-financial aid

Health Care

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/ahdc

Free health care coverage

https://alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents/who-we-cover/ukrainian-cuaet-arrivals

100% prescription coverage for the first year residing in BC

Employment

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Work-in-B-C

https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres.aspx

Ukrainians receive a valid work permit for 3 years

Housing and cu_event_cost of Living

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies

https://www.cu_event_costofliving.workbc.ca/

Education

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/post-secondary-education/find-a-program-or-institution/find-an-institution

https://www.wes.org/ca/about-the-wes-gateway-program/

https://www.learnlivebc.ca/

Child Care

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/how-to-access-child-care

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/how-to-access-child-care/child-care-resource-referral-centre

Getting Settled in BC

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/First-Few-Days

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/Newcomers-Guides

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/Settlement-Services

https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/moving-from-another-country

Manitoba

Manitoba for Ukraine

https://manitoba4ukraine.ca/

https://www.gov.mb.ca/mbsupportsukraine/new-arrivals.html

Financial aid

https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/eia_general.html

Manitoba Child Benefit

https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/mcb.html

Non-financial aid

Recreation Fee Subsidy Program
Eligible up to $300 toward Leisure Guide programs and 10 free drop-in class passes

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisure/feesubsidy.stm

Eligible to purchase an adult monthly Winnipeg Transit pass at a 50% discount

https://info.winnipegtransit.com/en/fares/winnpass

Directory of Services for Newcomers

Directory of Services

Further Information (in English): Arrival Advisor App

Welcome to Canada App

Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Manitoba Provincial Council

Home Page 1.0

Call Center for Refugees

Register for Services

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

https://win.manitobastart.com/fact-sheets/

Settlement and Orientation Workbook

List of Resources: Support for the Ukrainian Community in Canada

Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VLdmYyBxQ-O_tzEVVQ04BVj-VqX74fG4/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/167m7SBkKM0oPVOf4sEF4lcudjPNvVN_x/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for School Expectations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/142wJYkrxJE6Mblcw05Yt84j7E5pFopSU/view

Manitoba School System & Registration Process video, with Ukrainian interpretation

Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education (MPUE)

Home

Winnipeg Police Service Safety Information

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BE6c96tHlD5aMMWlsTP_BvFuCzXVzY4/view

Winnipeg Public Library Information

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GD3kINrhzWq0VZUCN8x1xvF_pWityI4/view

Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-eng.pdf

Mental Health Resource

https://mentalhealthfoundation.ca/hope4ukraine/

Further Information (in Ukrainian)

Early Learning and Child Care Program

https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/

Financial aid

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RnVGL_yPwGP_SOEzl2iV5QTqC1-buhZ/view

Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-ukr.pdf

Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSxBiQTc-Hcr175b820qhcZ3EDWj0tSY/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UIfYChwzd_J7TthhfOU8GH-4ofk2_TTR/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for school expectations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lj8agxhK_fjBknwIOfvpdl_GgSLpEeoD/view

Winnipeg Police Service Safety Information

https://drive.google.com/file/d/157x43PkHf4XXKERbBiLwNASzY8Rbxymy/view

Winnipeg Public Library Information

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15KBVGx_IUJifN8zr40mSrcnEsLvFxZoK/view

TD Summer Reading Club Information for Ukrainian children

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LqJKYKCYow4JtAY84Tl7ta5FrjvzRW6/view

Further Information (in Russian)

Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-rus.pdf

Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DgnZ88L2chc577ad8_gg0ZZw5I-LViUH/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEuzYBlxJtvObXD2-UVRUf5GV3gdNBb4/view

Newcomer Parent Guides for school expectations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VC1nD9ZhxdoLe5Gg3UqNa2EAEJISkaCq/view

Yukon

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/support-for-ukrainians/

Guide for arrival

https://ymcahfx.ca/ns-supports-ukraine/ukrainian-nationals/

Financial aid

https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/income_assistance/Eligibility.html

Employment supports

https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/employment_services/index.html

https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/documents/ESIA-Services-Support-QA-brochure.pdf

Non-financial aid

Health Care

https://novascotia.ca/dhw/msi/

Housing

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/live-here/housing/

https://www.halifax-ukrainian-store.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3y0mm5dISkMwtPdDi4F4wVEX4iGfx2JeoR5A-E5838EuAACCPNiVzbHtQ

Banking

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/resources/#banking

All major banks have special programs to support newcomers to set up their bank accounts

School

http://www.ns-schools.ednet.ns.ca/

https://www.yishfx.ca/school-settlement

Public education is free for children in Nova Scotia

Language support and other type of support for adjusting to school life for newcomers is available

Employment Opportunities

https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/

https://www.nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/newcomers-nova-scotia

Settlement Services

https://www.yishfx.ca/

https://liveinnovascotia.com/settlement-services

Language Learning Services

https://liveinnovascotia.com/how-get-settled#tab-2

https://www.learnenglishns.org/apply-online

Pre-Arrival Settlement and Employment Support

Home

Transportation

https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/newcomers

https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/help-for-refugees-in-halifax

Eligible to receive a free bus pass

Child Care

https://nsbr-online-services.novascotia.ca/DCSOnline/ECDS/loadSearchPage.action

https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/childcaresubsidy.shtml

May be eligible for child care subsidy

Further Information (in English)

Information on provincial immigration pathways

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/

Programs and services directory across the province

https://ns.211.ca/search/

Information on living in province’s regions, cities and towns

https://liveinnovascotia.com/explore-nova-scotia

Ukrainian Congress of NS

https://m.facebook.com/groups/334433750672880/

Ontario

Ontario welcomes Ukraine

https://www.ontario.ca/page/coming-ontario-ukraine

Guide (in English)

https://www.ucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ENG-FINAL-VERSION-JAN-2024-Ukrainian-Newcomers-Resource-Guide.pdf

Guide (in Ukrainian)

https://www.ucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UKR-FINAL-VERSION-JAN-2024-Ukrainian-Newcomer-Resource-Package.pdf

Financial aid

https://www.ontario.ca/page/coming-ontario-ukraine

Non-financial aid

Settlement and orientation services (in English)

https://cuias.org/wp/

Settlement and orientation services (in Ukrainian)

https://cuias.org/wp/uk/index.html

Information and resources to help settle in Ontario

https://settlement.org/

Information and resources to help settle in Ontario (in English and Ukrainian)

https://orientationontario.ca/en/

Hosts and families in the Greater Toronto Area

http://www.cu_event_costi.org/

English and French language classes

https://www.ontario.ca/page/adult-learning-english-second-language

Find work or training

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

Further information (in English)

Emergency Assistance

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance

Apply: https://www.ea.mcss.gov.on.ca/

Ontario job bank for Ukrainians

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob/resources/jobsforukraine

Ontario Health Care: newcomer health care guide

https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-en-2022-06-29.pdf

Information to support international students in Ontario

http://www.internationalstudentconnect.org/

Health and safety at work

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd_2/mltsd-prevention-poster-en-2020-07-22.pdf

Employment Standards Act

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-en-2020-09-08.pdf

Ottawa Ukrainian Mental Health Service

https://www.ottawaukrainianmh.ca/

Hours of work and overtime pay

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-work-and-overtime-pay-en-2021-06-07.pdf

Rights as a foreign national

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-your-rights-as-a-foreign-national-en-2021-06-07.pdf

Employment protection for foreign nationals

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-employment-protection-for-foreign-nationals-act-en-2021-06-07.pdf

Working as a temporary help agency employee

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-temporary-help-agency-assignment-employees-en-2021-06-07.pdf

Further Information (in Ukrainian)

Newcomer healthcare guide

https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-uk-2022-06-29.pdf

Health and safety at work

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-prevention-poster-ukrainian-2022-06-06.pdf

Rights and responsibilities of workers

https://files.ontario.ca/mlitsd-worker-health-and-safety-awareness-workbook-uk-2022-07-15.pdf

Rights and responsibilities of supervisors

https://files.ontario.ca/mlitsd-supervisor-health-and-safety-awareness-workbook-uk-2022-07-15.pdf

Employment Standards Act

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-uk-2022-04-20.pdf

Hours of work and overtime Pay

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-work-and-overtime-pay-uk-2022-04-20.pdf

Rights as a foreign national

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-your-rights-as-a-foreign-national-uk-2022-04-20.pdf

Employment protection for foreign nationals

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-protection-for-foreign-nationals-act-uk-2022-04-20.pdf

Working as a temporary help agency employee

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-your-es-rights-tha-ees-ukrainian-2022-04-22.pdf

Further Information (in Russian)

Newcomer healthcare guide

https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-ru-2022-06-29.pdf

Health and safety at work

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd_2/mltsd-prevention-poster-russian-2020-07-22.pdf

Employment Standards Act

https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-russian-2020-09-08.pdf

Municipalities

Toronto

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/moving-to-toronto/refugee-resettlement-program/help-for-people-fleeing-ukraine/

Ottawa

https://www.ukrainianottawa.com/

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