The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to continue in the coming days as Vladimir Putin’s troops pressure the capital, Kiev. It will also be necessary to monitor whether Western countries will impose new sanctions against Moscow. The withdrawal of Russia from the international banking system SWIFT was not unanimous, but the situation could change during the weekend.
On Sunday, the Council of Ministers of the Interior of the twenty-seven countries of the European Union will hold an extraordinary session in Brussels. The humanitarian and security impacts of the crisis will be addressed. The situation could lead to a large influx of refugees into Ukraine’s neighboring countries.