There are no words to describe the tragedy in Ukraine that we are witnessing. It’s been a few of days since Putin invaded our neighbor and each day of this war started by Russia in Ukraine brings more casualties and destruction. No-one can predict how long the conflict will last; probably much longer that we…
When Chad Willis and Michael Mauerer, business partners at Teamwork Commerce, the US software firm that has branches in Kijow and Kharkov heard about the Russian invasion of Ukraine they immediately decided to act. Their aim was to take people safely outside Ukraine and support them in setting up in new locations. And that’s not…
Polish business has reacted rapidly to the refugee crisis in Poland. One example is the announcement by Tech To The Rescue, a Polish foundation that connects technology companies with non-profit organizations, that it is launching the #TechForUkraine campaign, over a hundred companies from the IT sector said they would help Ukrainian NGOs. “The community of IT companies…
Candidate status should be granted immediately to Ukraine and membership interviews started immediately thereafter, while Ukraine should also have access to EU funds for reconstruction, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an application to join the EU on Monday. “Our goal is to be with all…
The head of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Cezary Kulesza, has called FIFA’s decision on Sunday that Russian soccer teams will be permitted to play matches, but on neutral grounds, “scandalous” and urged all European football federations to boycott matches involving Russian clubs and the national team. The Russian national team will be allowed to…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen a huge influx of refugees into Poland and other neighbouring states. By Sunday, the Polish border had been crossed by about 200,000 people fleeing Ukraine, mainly women and children, but also the elderly. According to the UN, 300,000 people have fled, many also crossing over into Moldova. According to…
The HUMANOSH Sława and Izek Wołosiański Foundation has already received a gigantic number of requests for help from families with children from all over Ukraine who have been forced to flee by Russia’s military operations. The foundation was sent photos and a video from the mothers of Irina and Wasilina. One of them with her…