American, Australian, French and British Aircrafts worked together in a joined mission to bring food and water to the residents of the Iraqi town of Amirli, which has been under attack by the Islamic State militants for over two months. The Pentagon made the humanitarian aid drops public on Saturday, adding that United States airstrikes also supported the mission. The Shiite Turkmen living in the … [Read more...]
Russian Aid Trucks Already on their Way out of Ukraine
Over two hundred humanitarian aid trucks are returning to Russia after entering the rebel-held eastern Ukraine region on Friday. Russia highlighted the dire need of citizens living in this area for humanitarian aid after their homes and livelihoods had been destroyed during the long months of fighting. The only problem with this seemingly altruistic picture is the fact that the Russian convoy … [Read more...]
Russian Aid Convoy Crosses Border into Ukraine
On Friday, over 200 Russian trucks crossed the border into Ukraine after the long-stalled aid convoy proceeded into the country without any Red Cross escorts. Such actions sparked criticism and drew angry accusations from Moscow. Ukraine suggested that Moscow has broken its word concerning the convoy. A senior Ukrainian security official went so far as to call Russia’s actions a “direct … [Read more...]
A Russian Convoy of 280 Trucks Carrying Humanitarian Aid is Heading Towards Ukraine
According to Russian media, a convoy of 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid has left towards the destroyed eastern Ukraine. The aid mission is reportedly being carried out in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Despite the fact that about 45,000 Russian troops had gathered at the Ukraine border, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, insisted to involve Western agencies … [Read more...]
