UN Secretary-General António Guterres, on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, emphasized the need for a just peace.
“At a time of this tragic event, I reaffirm the urgent need for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace – one that fully upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions,” Guterres wrote on social media X on Sunday.
He emphasized that from the very first day of the war, the UN has shown full solidarity with the people of Ukraine, providing vital humanitarian assistance and supporting long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts.
“The war in Ukraine poses a serious threat not only to the peace and security of Europe, but also to the very foundations and basic principles of the UN. Enough is enough. After three years of death and destruction, I call again for urgent de-escalation and an immediate cessation of hostilities. I welcome all efforts to achieve a just and inclusive peace. The UN stands ready to support such efforts,” he summarized.
On Monday, February 24, in the center of Kiev will temporarily restrict traffic and parking, and public transport will change routes, reports the Kiev city state administration.
“In particular, the Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station will not work for entry and exit for passengers from 7:00 to 11:00. At the same time, the interchange junction “Maidan Nezalezhnosti” – “Khreshchatyk” will work in the usual mode”, – is indicated in the message in the telegram channel.
Also from the beginning of the movement and tentatively until 19:00 ground passenger transport will run with temporary changes. Thus, trolleybus № 6 will move from Minsk massif to Lukyanivska metro station, trolleybus № 18 – from Soshenko Street to Vozdukhoflotsky overpass, buses № 110, 111, 114 – respectively from Miloslavskaya Street and Darnitskaya Square to European Square, bus № 62 – on the sites Kontraktova Square – European Square and Botanical Garden – Bessarabskaya Square.
“According to the National Police of Ukraine, temporary restrictions on traffic and parking will be in effect in the central part of the city in Pechersk and Shevchenko districts. Temporary changes are associated with the state-level celebration of the third anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia on the territory of Ukraine”, – added in the KSCA.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he is counting on Turkey, in particular, for security guarantees, taking into account its possible military contingent, as he informed his European partners.
“If we are talking about security guarantees, I told my partners: in my opinion, we have to count on Turkey, on the Turkish president. Why? Because it is very important who will be ready to give real numbers of the contingent – real people, military vessels,” Zelensky said at a press conference on Sunday.
He added: “With all due respect to everyone… we will have to think about certain logistical steps to understand who will be sitting at the negotiating table.”
In January 2025, the unemployment rate in Austria rose to 8.6%, which is higher than in December (8.3%) and significantly higher than in November 2024 (7.1%). The growth in the number of unemployed has been recorded for the third month in a row.
Source: https://t.me/relocationrs
In January 2025, Ukraine reduced imports of zinc and zinc products by 34.2% compared to the same period in 2024 to $2,695 million. In December 2024, imports amounted to $3,802 million. Zinc exports in January amounted to $137 thousand (in December – $100 thousand), while in January 2024 it was at the level of $8 thousand.
Pure zinc metal is used to reduce precious metals, protect steel from corrosion and for other purposes.
As of February 21, Ukraine exported 28.219 mln tonnes of grains and pulses since the beginning of 2024-2025 marketing year, of which 2.528 mln tonnes were shipped this month, the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food reported citing the State Customs Service.
According to the report, as of the same date last year, the total shipments amounted to 27.627 mln tons, including 3.751 mln tons in February.
In terms of crops, since the beginning of the current season, Ukraine has exported 11.714 mln tonnes of wheat (910 thsd tonnes in February), 2.113 mln tonnes of barley (49 thsd tonnes), 10.8 thsd tonnes of rye (0), and 13.954 mln tonnes of corn (1.561 mln tonnes).
The total export of Ukrainian flour since the beginning of the season as of February 21 is estimated at 46.4 thsd tonnes (2.9 thsd tonnes in February), including wheat – 42.9 thsd tonnes (2.8 thsd tonnes).
