We will tell you the news and topics of the day quickly.
The Russian invasion began a month ago
Today, March 24, will be the month since the President of Russia Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. According to Western intelligence, Russian troops are in trouble outside Kiev as Ukrainian troops have increased pressure. According to the British Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian troops have managed to make effective counterattacks against Russia.
The cessation of timber imports from Russia could mean a collapse in carbon sinks – at the same time the government’s climate goals become more difficult
Increasing logging would mean a reduction in carbon sequestration, which is important for meeting Finland’s climate goals. The carbon sink should absorb about a third of Finland’s emissions in order for the government’s plans to live up.
EU and NATO leaders are considering Russia’s invasion and further aid to Ukraine
The summit of summits is being experienced in Brussels today. The European Council, the G7 and the NATO summit are all around. Energy imports from Russia will be a key issue at the EU’s two-day summit. In addition, NATO is expected to take further action to support Ukraine, says ‘s EU correspondent Rikhard Husu.
The war woke up rescue dog trainers: There are only twenty ruin dogs in Finland, and more are needed
There are about 170 rescue dogs trained in Finland by volunteers. In Finland, rescue dogs are trained by two dog associations, and they want to increase the number of rescue dogs. The war in Ukraine highlights the need to train ruined dogs as well. There are only twenty of them in Finland. The training of rescue dogs is part of Finland’s preparedness for various crises.
Municipalities prepare for dozens of war-torn students – 11-year-old Katya Fedorenko’s school has already started: “I’m fine here”
We found out how the schooling of Ukrainian children has started in different parts of the country. The cities are preparing for a growing number of students and, among other things, more preparatory education groups will be set up. About 1.75 million children have fled the war in Ukraine. Further education groups are now being prepared all over Finland.
Rainy Thursday
On Thursday the weather will be mostly sunny and in many places sunny. As the weekend approaches, the cold weather front is slowly moving south over the country. Especially in the middle stages of the country, the clouds are abundant. There may also be rain or sleet in some places.