Russia war in Ukraine. How Singapore is connected to help?

At dawn on February 24, russia attacked Ukraine along the entire length of the common border, from Luhansk to Chernihiv, as well as from Belarus and the occupied Crimea.

Russia war in Ukraine (Russo-Ukrainian War)

No formal declaration of war has been issued in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. When Putin announced the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, he claimed to commence a “special military operation”, side-stepping a formal declaration of war. The statement was, however, regarded as a declaration of war by the Ukrainian government and reported as such by many international news sources. While the Ukrainian parliament refers to Russia as a “terrorist state” in regard to its military actions in Ukraine, it has not issued a formal declaration of war on its behalf.

What did Singapore do about the war in Ukraine?

The city-state will impose export controls on items with a military use, and block certain financial transactions with Russian banks. Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan addresses Parliament about the war in Ukraine

How Singapore responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, Singapore has made moves to address the conflict – the worst that Europe has seen since World War II. Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine on Feb 24 after months of tension at the border, with Russian troops massing and conducting military exercises.

Singapore condemn Russia

It is not the first time that Singapore has been vocal in condemning Russian actions

Percentage of Singaporeans support Ukraine

In comparison, 71 per cent in China supported Ukraine, compared with 91 per cent in India and 86 per cent in Australia. In the poll conducted early this month, nearly seven in 10 Singaporeans blamed Russia for the crisis, compared with 10 per cent in China, 60 per cent in India and 82 per cent in Australia.

How much Singapore contribute to Ukraine?

The Singapore government will contribute US$100,000 to help affected communities in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said, Singapore Red Cross .

How Singapore donate to Ukraine war?

• Singapore Red Cross
• Sunflower of Peace
• Care
• United Help Ukrain
• International Rescue Committee
• Unicef
• Project Hope
• Voices of Children
• Gofundme’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

Does Singapore support Ukraine?

• These differences have been palpable in Singapore too, going by recent polls and views flaring up in online discussions.
• A recent survey by research group Blackbox found that over nine in 10 of those polled in Singapore supported or sympathised most closely with Ukraine in the conflict.

Singaporeans sympathise with Ukraine

The Blackbox Research poll found that 95 per cent of 1,711 Singaporeans interviewed supported or sympathised most closely with Ukraine in the conflict which Russia started on Feb 24, calling it a special operation to disarm its neighbour.

Singapore gravely concerned by military operations in Ukraine: MFA

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that the country is “gravely concerned” by Russia’s announcement of the start of a Special military operation” in the Donbas region of Ukraine, as well as reports of land and air attacks on multiple targets in the Eastern European country
Singapore strongly condemns any unprovoked invasion of a sovereign country under any pretext, the ministry said in a statement.

How to make a Call to Ukraine From Singapore.

1. Singtel- 000, 001 
2. Starhub– 008
3. Mobile One- 002
4. Fax Plus-012
5. Budget Call- 013
6. StarHub VoIP- 018

• Exit code for Singapore, and is needed for making any international call from Singapore
• 380 – ISD Code or Country Code of Ukraine
• Area code – There are 585 area codes in Ukraine.
• Dial area code of the city in Ukraine you are calling after dialing ISD Code.
• No area code dial the Recipient’s Telephone Number after ISD Code.

How can you help / donate Ukraine from Singapore?

1. Visit https://standwithukraine.com.ua/
2. Make a donation