Fear for the lives of volunteer drivers who transported humanitarian aid to Mariupol exists in eastern Ukraine, according to international media and ERT.
As ERT envoy Katia Antoniadi reports from the Ukrainian capital Kiev, there are allegations of kidnapping of 25 volunteer drivers, who were transporting humanitarian aid from Zaporizhzhya to Mariupol.
Their relatives are asking the Ukrainian authorities for help so that the procedures for their release can be initiated.
What is happening with telecommunications
In the occupied territories, Russia appears to be blocking Ukrainian mobile network providers. Residents of Melitopol have complained that they have purchased sim cards from a Russian provider, however they can only make calls within that area.
Any other calls to Ukrainian numbers are being rejected.
"Wheat cannot be a weapon of war."
Referring to Ukraine's wheat production expected to fall by 40% in 2022-2023, as well as exports following the Russian invasion, Pope Francis said yesterday that "wheat cannot be a weapon of war" - following international calls for the opening of ports, especially in Odessa, from where large quantities are leaving.[/P]"I urge you to make every effort to address this issue to ensure the right to food for all," the Pontiff added."
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