This week continues in the mood of the Russian war. News of bombed cities continues to flow from Ukraine. One of the most shocking news was that the Russian troops had bombed the Mariupol Theater, despite huge inscriptions “children” on the asphalt near the building. People have survived.
In response, three European Union prime ministers went to Kiev this week to show support for Ukraine and its President, Volodymyr Zelensky. The possibilities for the West to further support the Ukrainians in the struggle for independence were discussed.
The Latvian Saeima has adopted a statement calling on UN member states to take immediate steps to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Russian people are suffering from sanctions and war. Artists who oppose Putin are banned from performing and food prices are rising sharply.
BNN provides a summary of this week ‘s current events, explained in topics such as Flight area, Factory, Position, Sanctions, A significant visit, Life in Russia a Covids in Estonia.
The Latvian Saeima supports the no-fly zone over Ukraine
In a statement adopted on Thursday, March 17, the Saeima calls on UN member states to take immediate measures to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine in order to protect human lives.
In the parliamentary statement prepared by the Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee On the establishment of no-fly zones over Ukraine and measures to curb Russian aggression It is also stated that a no-fly zone over Ukraine should also be established to ensure safety over Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Learn more here.
Daugavpils Locomotive Repair Factory allows 300 redundancies and plant closures
In view of the war in Ukraine JSC Daugavpils Locomotive Repair Factory (DLRR) will be forced to lay off at least 300 employees, and the plant may be preserved or closed in the future, according to DLRR.
The company points out that since February 24, DLRR’s financial situation has been threatened due to the ongoing hostilities on Ukrainian territory, as the plant has fulfilled a significant order for a Ukrainian company. Metinvest Groupfor which the company is unable to pay EUR 8 229 550 due to its political situation.
Learn more here.
Akuratere becomes a deputy of the 13th Saeima
On Thursday, March 17, the Saeima approved the powers of the party of the 13th Saeima deputy Conservatives MP Ieva Akuratere, reports the Parliament’s Press Service.
Learn more here.
The EU has adopted a fourth round of sanctions against Russia
The European Union on Monday, March 14, adopted the fourth round of sanctions against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, the bloc’s presidency announced.
As stated in its statement on the site Twitterenvoys from the bloc’s 27 member states have confirmed sanctions against individuals and companies “involved in the attack on Ukraine”.
Learn more here.
Zelensky is grateful for the visit of the prime ministers of three NATO countries to Kiev
The Prime Ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia have visited Kiev, which has been subjected to airstrikes and attempts by Russian occupation forces since the end of February. Following a meeting with them, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, thanked him for his support and said that the trip had been dangerous because the West had not responded to Kiev’s calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, news portal The Guardian.
Learn more here.
Life in Russia: Buying and rising food, holidays in Turkey + 29%
Since the EU, Britain, the United States and other countries imposed sanctions on Russia, and Western companies have massively abandoned business in the country, the opportunities for Russians to provide themselves with food, household goods, medicines, and to travel to the south are beginning to change. reports the British broadcaster BBC.
–
–
Learn more here.
Estonia is in a hurry to lift its covid restrictions
With the decline in the number of covid patients in Estonian hospitals, the threshold for hospitalized patients has been reached, at which the Estonian government had promised to lift significant epidemiological restrictions in the country, reported by the broadcaster ERR.
According to the Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, the ten – day average number of symptomatic covid patients admitted to Estonian hospitals for treatment has fallen below 25.
Learn more here.
–
