The United Nations says more than 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into neighbouring countries in nearly two weeks as Russia continues its invasion — the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
Along with the humanitarian cost of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, there are also massive consequences to our global economy that eventually trickle down to Georiga consumers. Especially at the pumps as crude oil prices rise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is demanding tougher international sanctions, including the rejection of oil and petroleum products from Russia.
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