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leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt As the Russian forces continue their invasion of Ukraine thousands of the country's citizens have opted to leave their homes in the hopes of finding refuge in neighbouring countries many Ukrainians have travelled by ferry as they seek shelter in places far removed from shelling There is an overwhelming sense of fear and uncertainty among all those who have crossed the Danube had to face the journey without her parents and now we're trying to go to our brothers.” "[My parents] stayed at home at Odessa [...] Our grandma [is bedridden] Another refugee hints at the odyssey in store for some as they head to relatives in other parts of Europe "We [will proceed] to Austria to our relatives," she said the refugees have to wait a couple of hours for their documents to be verified before they can even set off on their long journey The UNHCR reports that the number of people fleeing Ukraine has now reached 368,000 Spokesman Chris Melzer said on Twitter that the line of cars at the Poland-Ukraine crossing stood at 14 kilometres long and those fleeing — primarily women and children — had to endure long waits in freezing temperatures overnight Poland's government said on Saturday that more than 100,000 Ukrainians had crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border in the past 48 hours alone Hungary reported another 66,000 refugees entering the country by Sunday Scenes such as those playing out at Isaccea are a stark reminder of the chaos and trauma in store for those simply trying to escape a terrifying theatre of war This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker the violence in Ukraine has displaced more than one million people but faced with the massive arrival of refugees Many have therefore decided to turn south to find refuge in Romania NGO CARE and its Romanian partner SERA are on the ground at the Isaccea border crossing preparing to provide assistance hundreds of people are crossing the border every day but with the deteriorating situation and the overcrowding at the Polish borders local authorities estimate that daily arrivals could reach up to 50,000 About 2000 people are arriving here every day after crossing the Danube by boat The temperatures are freezing and many children have no warm clothes or blankets to protect themselves People also need warm and nutritious food for babies The need is growing by the hour at the border where women children and the elderly are lining up for miles Many are exhausted after a long journey in crowded trains in cars in endless traffic jams or on foot with limited possessions They have had to wait for long hours or even days at the border in freezing temperatures,” explains Valentina Mirza CARE International Romania Response Team Leader in Isaccea As of 2nd March reports are that 140,000 people had crossed into Romania from Ukraine in search of safety and support The Romanian authorities are doing their best to ensure that no one is left out in the open and citizens are showing immense solidarity in providing shelter and border countries are not prepared to receive refugees CARE and its partner SERA are working alongside the Romanian authorities to organize support to traumatised families “We will start distributions of emergency supplies at the Isaccea border crossing next week Our teams on the ground are working hard to organize the best possible emergency response for refugees crossing the border in the coming days: food distributions and we need your support to help them.” explains Bogdan Simion Millions have been displaced by decades of long simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Countless families have been torn apart, and too many lives have been uprooted. Read More One month after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, the humanitarian needs remain unmet, and women and girls remain among those most at risk. Nearly 3,700 people have died, 4,800 are injured, and hundreds are still missing. Read More Less than 24 hours after a deadly strike on a civilian bus, which killed at least 10 people and injured more than 40, Ukraine has endured another large attack impacting civilians. Read More CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people 90% of all our expenses go to program services CARE impacts millions of lives around the world through critical healthcare and protection from violence against women and girls Support CARE to continue the emergency assistance and aid for women and families every day The “senseless war” in Ukraine has forced one million people to flee the country in just seven days while countless others have been displaced within its borders UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Thursday.  “I have worked in refugee emergencies for almost 40 years, and rarely have I seen an exodus as rapid as this one,” he remarked “And unless there is an immediate end to the conflict millions more are likely to be forced to flee Ukraine.”  Mr. Grandi reported that staff from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR working where and when they can in frightening conditions.  because we know the needs in the country are huge,” he said.  Teams are also working throughout the region to scale-up protection and assistance programmes for the refugees Most of the refugees have headed to Poland and other neighbouring countries such as Hungary A UNHCR data portal Grandi commended regional governments and local communities that have taken in refugees though stressing that ending the conflict is the only solution.  “International solidarity has been heartwarming,” he said “But nothing – nothing – can replace the need for the guns to be silenced; for dialogue and diplomacy to succeed Peace is the only way to halt this tragedy.”  Among the masses leaving Ukraine are people from dozens of other countries Some have encountered challenges as they attempt to escape conflict-affected areas The head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was alarmed by verified credible reports of discrimination violence and xenophobia against third country nationals.  “Let me be clear, discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality or migration status is unacceptable,” said IOM Director General He stressed that neighbouring countries must allow all people fleeing Ukraine to access their territory while assistance and protection must be provided in a manner that is non-discriminatory and culturally appropriate.  Independent UN human rights experts have also weighed in on the issue citing reports by individuals and the media about discrimination against African students and their dependents.  “Measures that differentiate between people, on any ground, especially on the basis of race or ethnicity, are not only legally unjustifiable but morally and ethically repugnant as we embrace our common humanity and fight for fundamental freedoms,” the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent said in a statement.  The members of the Working Group operate in their individual capacity and are neither UN staff nor do they receive a salary from the Organization.  They were appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, which began its annual month-long session this week.   On Thursday, the Council held an urgent debate on the situation in Ukraine Nearly 250 people have been killed since the start of the Russian onslaught on 24 February, the UN human rights office, OHCHR as well as 174 adults and eight children whose sex is yet unknown OHCHR believes that real figures are considerably higher especially in Government-controlled territory and particularly in recent days due to delays in information from areas where intense fighting is taking place The UN office added that Ukraine’s Ministry of Health has reported 352 persons killed the UN and partners are scaling up assistance to people who have fled across borders as well as those who remain inside the country.  Humanitarian agencies were already present in Ukraine where Government forces and separatists have been battling in the east since 2014  They were reaching more than 1.5 million people prior to the current crisis.  Osnat Lubrani, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, said programmes will be expanded while new operations will be established wherever required across the country She stressed that warring parties must ensure unimpeded access to people in need.  the work of UN teams and our humanitarian partners is always neutral impartial and independent: we are here to help the most vulnerable civilians whoever and wherever they are,” she said.  The head of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has highlighted the need to support Ukraine’s workers.  adopted a resolution condemning the Russian military offensive in the country.  “Those responsible for the aggression know full well that among its first victims will be working people and that the devastation of jobs enterprises and livelihoods will be massive and endure for many years,” said Mr He underscored the agency’s duty “to stand in solidarity with the government and employers of Ukraine and to join with the rest of the United Nations system in providing all possible assistance to them.”  The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine.  The number of people fleeing the Russian onslaught in Ukraine surpassed 874,000 as of Wednesday morning New York time Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London He also covers other areas of geopolitics including China Brendan joined Newsweek in 2018 from the International Business Times and well as English You can get in touch with Brendan by emailing b.cole@newsweek.com or follow on him on his X account @brendanmarkcole either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A Russian drone strike has hit a Ukrainian border crossing with NATO member Romania The Orlivka-Isaccea checkpoint where a ferry connects Ukraine's Odesa region with Romania was suspended Wednesday morning after the incident Ukrainian customs wrote on Telegram that ferry services at the checkpoint had been halted until 11 a.m local time Wednesday following "a night attack of the enemy." it issued an update that the crossing had reopened and operations had resumed Russian forces targeted port and border infrastructure in Odesa region overnight, according to Regional Administration authorities.Two people were injured, including a Turkish citizen. A border crossing on the Ukraine-Romania border is temporarily closed. pic.twitter.com/TnpDFzqnvI "The Russians deliberately fired at the checkpoint, making it difficult for ordinary people to cross the border. This is terror against the civilian population," regional governor Oleh Kiper posted on Telegram "Law enforcement officers are recording the consequences of another crime committed by the Russians," his post added The Russian attack also struck port infrastructure in the Izmail district of the Odesa region injuring two lorry drivers and Kiper shared images of the site in flames Last month, independent Russian outlet Verstka reported that debris from missiles and drones fired by Russia had landed in NATO countries 20 times since the start of the full-scale invasion Romanian territory close to Ukrainian Danube River ports which are frequent Russian targets has been hit 13 times Romania was among members of the Bucharest 9 bloc of eastern European countries which last month called on a "collective answer" from NATO to the threat posed by Russian drones NATO's Article 5 says an attack on one member is considered an attack on all although there are no direct accusations that Russia was deliberately targeting alliance countries with drones Newsweek has contacted NATO and the Russian Defense Ministry for comment defense research fellow at the Slovakia-based think tank GLOBSEC said last month that NATO members neutralizing drones using electronic warfare or kinetic systems would need to be balanced with avoiding escalation "Increased drone activity violating the air space of NATO Allies is a sensitive issue where finding a firm response is complicated by two issues— the threat of further escalation and incoming top-level political considerations," he told Newsweek "While NATO allies possess a range of options to confront adversarial drones the primary question that needs to be satisfied collectively is what allies want to accomplish with their subsequent strategy and tactics," he added Odesa was just one of several regions in Ukraine that were targeted by Russian attacks which killed seven people and injured 50 others In Kharkiv Oblast, five people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a guided aerial bomb attack on the town of Derhachi, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said one person was killed and 25 suffered injuries where at least six guided aerial bombs were launched Ukraine's air force said it had downed 11 out of 32 Shahed-type drones launched by Moscow's forces with 10 drones "lost" due to electronic warfare and four others returning to Russia ET: This article has been updated with further information Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all CARE will be supporting YouHub with office containers and funds to hire social workers and psychologists to work with the most vulnerable and border entry points such as Isaccea in the east of Romania Andreeas shares how his organization is responding to the crisis as well as his personal background that gives him unique empathy in this tense situation we adapted our work to help those inside Ukraine and fleeing the country We have been able to send humanitarian aid trucks to Kyiv and Lviv medical kits and blankets and clothes that people seeking shelter now in hospitals can use after long journeys or ‘victory’ kits we like to call them for mothers with new babies we are planning to set up a base with containers for a permanent office for humanitarian aid coordination of all the items being sent over to Ukraine and also to register children that will need to stay in Romania for longer and need specialized items The containers we will set up will also serve as well as a sleeping unit so that we can cover 24/7 shifts In the big cities of Romania there is a lack of items and services coming and going as we want to help with coordination We currently have resources for three months and more of my colleagues will come this week – social workers We are happy we can help; we are not happy with their circumstances but from the very first hour when we saw on the news that the war started that same night we had a meeting with the FONPC membership and we were able to set up a plan and workflow so that all needs could be covered as much as possible and as quickly as possible child participation and independence are provided for It is so important to have psychologists and specialists in child protection here working with those who are arriving and staying and providing them with psychosocial support for all the trauma they are experiencing that they can’t leave their ‘fur babies’ behind It is so important to be here for these people to provide them with the services they need as best we can In my organization we are all ‘care leavers’ – people who grew up in children’s institutions and orphanages – so for us it is also personal We know what it means to be separated from your family or to be away from your home taken by the services and being frustrated because you don’t know where you are; passing through different homes and as a result we are more empathic because of this The woman who brought me to this world left and the only item that I have from her is the birth bracelet from the hospital which had my name – Andreas – on it The government gave me the name I have now At one point I was nearly adopted by a Danish family I left it when I went to study a social work master’s in the university and now I’m waiting for an answer from the Harvard Kennedy School of Social Sciences And hopefully I get in and I’ll be able to get my PhD there I want to study the social situation of ‘care-leavers’ in other United Nations member countries I want to see the different services provided to them after leaving care compared to here in Romania; where there is really nothing It is a personal goal more than an academic goal – to find out what happens to my peers all over the world I want to study somewhere where these issues are really studied and followed and recognized as bigger societal problems I’m 27 years old now and for 25 years I grew up in four different institutions This is what I meant when I say that I know what it means to be moved from one home to another; meeting new people having trouble trusting people and learning to be assertive and develop resilience – which is something that is never taught in books The situation we see here is really heartbreaking and we are trying to do our best and we will make sure to use these resources as best as we can And these resources as so important because the assistance so far a lot of which is coming from local businesses and organizations are running out and we can’t sustain it without international assistance and support Learn how CARE in Sudan is providing lifesaving health, nutrition, and psychosocial care to displaced people. Read More People coming from Ukraine descend from a ferry boat to enter Romania at the Isaccea-Orlivka border crossing at the Danube river Since Russia's invasion into Ukraine on Thursday, some 368,000 Ukrainians have fled their country, according to the United Nations refugee agency. U.S. officials have estimated that the Russian invasion could produce between 1 million and 5 million refugees Satellite images show miles of vehicles attempting to cross into nearby Romania at the Siret border crossing Poland and Slovakia are also bracing to accept refugees from Ukraine "In these tragic times, our thoughts are on the Ukrainian people, on all Ukrainian women, men and children, forced to live in terror, innocent and collateral victims of a war they do not understand and did not want," Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said Thursday Conflict in Kyiv intensified overnight into Saturday as Russian forces advanced on the Ukrainian capital officials say Russia has failed to take over any Ukrainian cities so far Satellite images show a 4-mile-long traffic jam of people cars and trucks trying to leave Ukraine and cross into Romania on Friday near the Siret border crossing Cars wait to cross into Romania at the border crossing in Solotvyno A woman talks on the phone to organize accommodations in Sighetu Marmatiei Ukrainian women holds her child as they wait to enter Romania after crossing the Danube river at the Isaccea-Orlivka border crossing point on Friday Ukrainians rest after finally reaching Romania at the Isaccea-Orlivka border crossing They are among tens of thousands leaving Ukraine A team of volunteers hand over bags of food to passengers who crossed the border on Friday at the Romanian-Ukrainian border Sisters embrace after crossing the border from Ukraine in Siret A family walks away from the war-torn Ukraine and into Romania on Friday Russia’s invasion of Ukraine compels Member States of the United Nations to unite in “cooperation and solidarity” to support all those impacted “and to overcome this violation of international law” said Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday addressing the General Assembly in New York The UN chief was speaking at a meeting on enhancing international cooperation – part of the landmark Our Common Agenda blueprint for multilateralism and collective action going forward It was the fifth and final Assembly-led consultation Guterres thanked all Member States for their “constructive and active engagement” together with all other stakeholders who have contributed to the themed discussions Peace is the most important global public good and the United Nations was created to deliver it” noting that the meeting was taking place in the shadow of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine human suffering and unimaginable destruction at a time when we cannot afford to add to the major global challenges we face “This conflict also calls on us to come together in cooperation and solidarity to support everyone affected and to overcome this violation of international law” Guterres said if we are to bequeath “a world free from want and fear and full of opportunities to fulfil their potential we must urgently focus on building and strengthening the foundations of the multilateral system.” countries gathered in the gilded Assembly Hall “must rise to the “enormous historical responsibility” of coming together He said the Common Agenda had been a contribution towards finding solutions “But make no mistake: solutions are essential We must take the difficult decisions that will enable us to move forward.” the state of multilateral cooperation has assumed even greater importance “We have been brought back to the foundational promise of the United Nations Charter to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war Many people around the world are asking how this could happen in the 21st century We have been brought back to the foundational promise of the United Nations Charter to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war - Guterres “How are we still staring into the nuclear abyss as millions of people flee across borders and the most fundamental tenets of international law are trampled?” He said global governance systems needed to be reviewed urgently with the conflict raising “serious global implications on several fronts.” it will stretch humanitarian funding even thinner increasing the suffering of many of the most vulnerable.  it could indirectly increase global hunger Ukraine is one of the world’s biggest sources of grain and the conflict could cause prices to spike this conflict is deeply linked with the climate crisis demonstrating how our continued reliance on fossil fuels puts the global economy and energy security at the mercy of geopolitical shocks” He said rising energy and food prices would hit the developing world hardest as pandemic aftershocks and rising inflation – together with interest rates – were already hampering development “Improving international cooperation must look at all non-traditional threats the threats from weapons of mass destruction He said the Common Agenda report was “a wake-up call about the risks we face and the dangerous fiction that the status quo is a viable option But you don’t need to read my report to wake up “The climate crisis has passed the point of no return - even though we had plenty of warning and could have acted earlier. Much of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been prevented or mitigated and the economic impact of the pandemic is still playing out He told delegates that a multi-faceted war was now “raging in the heart of Europe in violation of the United Nations Charter “We need a serious effort to improve global governance manage risks and safeguard the global commons and global public goods or any other institution. It is about working together to solve our biggest problems through existing structures if they are fit for purpose and new or reinvigorated frameworks where needed.” We need a serious effort to improve global governance manage risks and safeguard the global commons and global public goods - UN chief He said it was time to seek concrete recommendations to make global governance better and announced a new High-Level Advisory Board on Global Public Goods to be led by former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf He said the Summit “would be an opportunity for leaders to commit to move away from the dangerous course we are on based on the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter “The outcome of the summit could be a Pact for the Future, turbocharging the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda While it will be for Member States to decide what is included in such a pact the Common Agenda report proposes several elements: The UN chief stressed all the proposals “are not about creating new bureaucracies They are about Member States coming together to define the issues of concern that require governance improvements “The starting point needs to be respect for and compliance with international law; its progressive development; the strengthening of existing institutions and frameworks; and the engagement of all our efforts are aimed not only at averting catastrophe but improving the lives and prospects of billions of people who are left behind: children who have missed years of schooling; women whose precarious livelihoods have disappeared; refugees and migrants forced on dangerous journeys “The next steps depend on decisions by you In his remarks, General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid, described the moment as an “historic inflection point”, noting the words of the 75th anniversary Political Declaration, that “our world is not yet the world that our founders envisaged 75 years ago. It is plagued by growing inequality, poverty, hunger, armed conflicts, terrorism, insecurity, climate change and pandemics.” It was up to the countries in the room, to find a path back to “strong multilateralism”, he said, “one based on the principles of diplomacy and international cooperation, and best placed to meet the challenges of our time peacefully and effectively. We must embrace the interlinks between sustainable development, peace, and human rights - Shahid “We need resolute leadership that will help us change course and embark on a better path. A path where we recommit to the highest ideals of multilateralism and rediscover our common bonds of humanity.”   He said a stronger United Nations was critical. “As we strengthen international cooperation to meet our common objectives, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must remain our guiding compass. “We must embrace the interlinks between sustainable development, peace, and human rights. Through strengthening the three pillars of the organization, we can build stable and resilient communities that are better equipped to uphold peace and attain prosperity.” But achieving this, said Mr. Shahid, will require the “full commitment” of Member States, and more frequent consultations and engagements with all stakeholders. “This includes local and regional governments, parliaments, the private sector, regional organizations, financial institutions, youth, academia, development agencies, and other key actors in different spheres.” Vira, age 37, and Platon, age 4, hometown: Odessa Good Neighbors dispatched the GN emergency response team on 3 March 2022 for initial needs assessments at two borders points in Giurgiulești and Isaccea in Romania international and civil society organizations helped determine the extent and logistics of support needed in the region Emergency relief items (food and non-food) and shelter were identified as the core areas for relief operations In collaboration with local and international partners on the ground Good Neighbors has implemented emergency response in the areas in Romania Good Neighbors has proactively delivered emergency aid in the areas including Reni Donetsk and Kharkiv with a budget of $2.43 million Good Neighbors has provided emergency food and non-food supplies to 100,210 Ukrainians supported transportation for 2,246 refugees and implemented mental health and psychosocial support for 3,998 Ukrainian children Our work within Romania and inside Ukraine continues to make a real positive impact for countless Ukrainian refugees the majority of which are women and children Read our full report Good Neighbors 100 days Emergency Response to the Ukraine Crisis. SkaugShareXThe European Union (EU) targets a ban on Russian fuel imports by 2027 nearly half of Russia's pipeline gas supplies to Europe and Moldova are still passing through Ukraine totaling 13.7 billion cubic meters (Bcm) in 2023 As the EU discusses the possibility of involving Azerbaijan in a future transit deal the current five-year gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine is set to expire by the end of 2024 leading to concerns about the future flow of these gas volumes Rystad Energy predicts that Russia's gas will need to be rerouted to Europe through alternative paths requiring an additional 7.2 Bcm per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to replace the gas transiting Ukraine Supply disruptions may occur sooner than initially expected as indicated by the Austrian company OMV’s market warning in May Austria and Moldova are the European nations most dependent on transit volumes Russian gas passing through Ukraine supplied EU countries via entry points in Slovakia and Moldova Moldova is adjusting its supply while having agreed with Ukraine on a continuous flow of Russian gas until the end of 2025 largely supplied to the pro-Russia separatist region of Transnistria the country imported 74% of its gas through Ukraine and received gas from Romania and the south through reverse flows via the Trans-Balkan pipeline Italy's energy company Eni and Hungary also imported Russian gas through Ukraine while Slovenia and Croatia have been smaller takers of Russian gas via Ukraine Halting Russian gas pipeline flows via Ukraine would significantly impact countries relying on these volumes when the transit extension expires after 2025 Moldova would need to reroute its 2 Bcm supplied via Ukraine possibly through reverse flows of the Trans-Balkan pipeline Russian gas could use the Isaccea entry point between Romania and Ukraine but a transit agreement for the short 25-kilometer distance through Ukraine would be required The Trans-Balkan pipeline has been operated in reverse flow since the end of 2022 with 0.54 Bcm of gas entering Moldova via Ukraine from Romania through the Isaccea entry point in 2023 gas from the Southern Gas Corridor in Azerbaijan as well as from Turkish and Greek LNG import terminals When the Russia-Ukraine transit agreement ceases the only alternative supply routes for Central and East European countries would be the Balkan Stream and the Horgos entry point between Serbia and Hungary Russian producer Gazprom and European importers are keen on continuous supplies via Ukraine while Ukrainian officials deny any intention for a renewed agreement with Russia Without Azerbaijan or another third party transiting the gas following a swap deal with Russia the EU will require about 7.2 Bcm of gas to be sourced from the LNG market Lithuania and Italy could forward these volumes to the most affected counties Learn more with Rystad Energy’s Gas & LNG Solution. Rystad Energy forecasts potential changes to the 2023 gas balance for affected countries under the assumption of 50% and 0% flow of gas via Ukraine and capacity limitations at relevant entry point alternatives Slovakia would find itself at the end of the flow chain requiring about 4 Bcm of gas delivered through the Lanzhot entry point from Czechia With additional regasification capacity in Poland only available in 2025 a zero-flow scenario may even entail reverse flows from Austria into Slovakia the largest offtaker of Russian gas in 2023 would pivot towards increasing imports from Germany via the Oberkappel entry point expected to operate at a maximum annual capacity of 8 Bcm the import capacity at Oberkappel will not be sufficient to close the 8.53 Bcm import gap If all Russian gas flows via Ukraine were to cease Austria would need to import up to 2.5 Bcm from Italy via the Arnoldstein-Tarvisio crossing point Italy has several options to replace Russian gas pipelines and has largely achieved independence from the Ukrainian transit the country would be required to source about 3.75 Bcm for Slovakia and Austria These additional supplies could come from the Ravenna floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) —5 Bcm per year from 2025—and 1.23 Bcm from pipeline supplies through Tunisia Hungary would face large challenges in case of a complete halt of Russian gas flow through Ukraine Assuming Moldova is supplied via the south capacity via the Trans-Balkan pipeline from Romania would be fully allocated Austria would be unable to forward gas to Hungary while Croatia won't have additional regasification capacity available before 2025 Hungary would have to rely solely on increased gas flow through the TurkStream pipeline whereby the Horgos entry point would be required to operate continuously at its maximum capacity of 9 Bcm per year if Austria could source sufficient LNG from Italy Hungary could receive additional gas through reverse flows at the Mosonmagyarovar entry point from Austria Central and Eastern European countries are preparing for a possible halt in the Ukraine gas transit and have joined forces to create a Vertical Gas Corridor under the EU's Central and South Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity Initiative (CESEC) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Athens involving EU energy commissioner Kadri Simson and the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Greece The corridor would utilize existing infrastructure in Ukraine and Moldova and enable LNG imports from Greece and Turkey to reach Slovakia Turkey's transmission system operator BOTAS and Bulgaria's operator Bulgartransgaz signed an agreement in January 2024 to increase gas entry capacity at the Strandzha 1 entry point enabling increased gas flows from Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea region into Europe This expansion could aid in raising Azerbaijan's EU gas exports from 13 Bcm to 20 Bcm per year by 2027 and potentially transport Iranian gas through the Solidarity Ring Initiative Contacts Christoph HalserAnalyst, Gas & LNG Phone: +47 24 00 42 00Christoph.halser@rystadenergy.com Laura R. SkaugMedia Relations Manager Phone: +47 973 17 112Laura.skaug@rystadenergy.com   Rystad Energy is a leading global independent research and energy intelligence company dedicated to helping clients navigate the future of energy By providing high-quality data and thought leadership our international team empowers businesses governments and organizations to make well-informed decisions Our extensive portfolio of products and solutions covers all aspects of global energy fundamentals spanning every corner of the oil and gas industry advisory and education services provide clients a competitive edge in the market For more information, visit www.rystadenergy.com The Orlovka – Isaccea ferry crossing gives the direct and shortest route from Ukraine to the countries of Southern Europe and Turkey The distance from Orlivka Ferry Complex to Romanian Ferry Terminal Isaccea is 900 meters the route (between the states) was reduced by 200 km and the time of customs clearance (cargo) - by 10-12 hours On the territory of the complex is built a very functional two-level berth for staging river ferries with side loading which operate on the line at one-time up to 30 cars and 6 trucks this berth can take steam every 15 minutes (5 minutes for unloading and 10 minutes for loading the ferry) in 10 hours the crossing can serve from 1000 to 1200 units of transport According to customs officials the main type of goods are: glass jars for canning (to Greece) railway wheels and fuel pellets (to Bulgaria) peaches and citrus fruits are also brought from Turkey through the ferry the range of transit cargo includes roofing materials Let us remind you that one ferry is currently operating on the ferry crossing the Danube, which connects the Ukrainian Orlovka and the Romanian city of Isakcea. On August 10, the Orlovka - Isaccea ferry complex was launched in the Reni region Up today 253 trucks were shipped to Ukraine and 207 trucks out of Ukraine During the strike in the south of the Odesa region, the ferry crossing across the Danube, known as "Orlivka-Isaccea," between Ukraine and Romania was affected, according to the Romanian agency Digi24 the crossing point in Isaccea is completely closed due to today's shelling from the Ukrainian side (Orlivka Two ferries that provide transportation from one side of the Danube to the other are anchored on the Romanian shore Footage taken from the Isaccea customs area shows massive flames from explosions The person capturing the video is heard shouting to their colleagues on the barge to evacuate the port as quickly as possible Citizens of Isaccea reported hearing loud noises and seeing five to six drones during the night The Overnight Shaheds strike on September 26 was aimed at the port and border infrastructure in the Odesa region Oleh Kiper the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration reported that Russian terrorists conducted a two-hour attack using kamikaze drones in the Odesa region "The air defense forces worked extremely intensively there were hits on port infrastructure," he wrote One received medical assistance on the spot while the other was hospitalized with a severe hand injury You can register a free account and get 10 FREE premium articles a month please enter your email address in the box below and we will send you an email with a few steps to reset your password and get you back onto your account A team of six Gibraltarians will travel across Europe to deliver crucial medical supplies to Ukraine later this month they are still short of their £90,000 fundraising target Andrew Smith and Sean Robba have so far raised £70,000 and they estimate another £20,000 is needed to secure all the medical supplies Red Cross Odessa requested in their wish list They will be split between the two vehicles three in each and the plan is to take turns driving It is estimated the drive will take them between three and a half to four days driving 14 hours a day until they reach Isaccea Once they arrive close to the Ukraine border the drop off of supplies will be brief and they will make the 4000km trip back to Gibraltar Mr Danino told the Chronicle the team is grateful to have received large donations from local companies with Monique’s restaurant donating the proceeds of their special “Chicken Kyiv” dish and Genvieve Pons crocheting a Ukrainian doll that was raffled off Mr Danino said most of the donations have come from Gibraltar's business community with two local companies making up half of the money donated The team liaised with the Ukrainian Red Cross in Odessa and the long wish list was whittled down to the necessary which came to £90,000 worth of pharmaceuticals needed Currently the team is working on purchasing and ordering the medical supplies and if they do not reach the £90,000 target they will look at cheaper suppliers "We've also bought battlefield and combat medical supplies hasn't been fully invaded but we know it's suffered a few attacks and it's always in the news that it is a possible place that might be attacked." "They also deliver to the other parts of Ukraine as it's a nice entry point from the Romanian side." The journey is also a logistical challenge as the team need to load their vehicles with the supplies and then cross borders "The good thing is we're not leaving the EU," Mr Danino said "We're buying hopefully from a local supplier but we're also buying the supplies in Spain which is in the EU and we will be bringing the invoices with everything itemised giving an itemised list of what we're carrying and a letter confirming that we are delivering to them." "Hopefully we shouldn't have any problem because it is all EU but we envisage being stopped by the police." Mr Danino described how Red Cross Ukraine have set up a humanitarian aid warehouse in Isaccea which is a short crossing down the Danube river to Odessa the warehouse is in Romania so it wouldn't be taken over," Mr Danino said The aid will then be distributed throughout the Odessa region by the Red Cross Mr Danino is a Civil Contingencies Officer and through his work aiding Ukrainians and Gibraltarians in Ukraine he decided to go one step further to launch a charitable campaign The decision was made in discussion with his colleague in Civil Contingencies and the Gibraltar Red Cross then put the team in contact with the Ukraine Red Cross Mr Danino thanked local pharmacies and businesses who have aided them during this appeal as well as St John’s Gibraltar who have donated first aid kits and the GHA midwives who donated some maternity packs Read our latest newspaper by downloading our app from the link below The Gibraltar Chronicle is a daily newspaper published in Gibraltar since 1801 It is one of the world's oldest English language newspapers to have been in print continuously Our print edition and e-paper is published daily except Sundays The Gibraltar Chronicle (Newspaper) Ltd is licensed by the Gibraltar Government's Office of Fair Trading This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.