As war has devastated the Eastern Ukraine, the stress on civilians has been both material and psychological. Over a million people have been forced from their homes.
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Hunger a gathering storm in Ukraine
As fighting continues in Eastern Ukraine, the UN says that food, medicine and other aid must be allowed to reach trapped civilians.
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Ukraine crisis: WFP aid starts in Donetsk
The war in Ukraine has displaced families and taken away their livelihoods. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is helping them with food vouchers.
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War and hunger in Ukraine
Fighting continues between pro-Russian rebels and Ukraine‘s government. The UN says it’s the worst round of violence since a September ceasefire.
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Cries for help from Ukraine and beyond
It was 1922 when a plea for help from the town of Berdiansk in the Ukraine reached America. One of the worst famines in history had struck Ukraine and Russia. Millions were facing starvation. Their only hope was America.
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Eisenhower’s Open Skies Plan in Action During Ukraine Crisis
A plan originally proposed by President Dwight Eisenhower is being used by the United States and its allies during the Ukrainian crisis. The Open Skies Treaty, which includes the U.S., Russia and over 30 other countries, allows for observation flights over the territories of each member state.
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Olympics host Russia donates to UN World Food Programme
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced two donations from Russia to fight hunger. Russia, which is hosting the Olympics this week, is supporting WFP operations in Sudan and Kyrgyzstan.
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