The Moroccan Ambassador to Ukraine, Faouz El Achabi, stated that 35 students who were blocked in Sumy were able to be evacuated on Tuesday, in coordination with the authorities of the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Morocco for the position it has taken since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The kingdom is one of 12 countries that did not participate in the March 2 vote on the resolution demanding "the Russian Federation to immediately cease the use of force against Ukraine".
Algeria is maintaining pressure on Spain, which must not export any gas to Morocco via the Maghreb Europe pipeline.
The Russian war in Ukraine could negatively impact the Moroccan economy, as the two countries are Morocco’s trade partners. The kingdom could face a surge in prices of certain products, particularly wheat.
The Russian airline Aeroflot has decided to suspend its international flights, including to Morocco, starting March 8, 2022. Following the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the West has taken a avalanche of sanctions against Moscow, including the closure of airspace.
The airline Royal Air Maroc will schedule new special flights for Moroccans residing in Ukraine wishing to return to Morocco.
Jaffar, a Moroccan-origin student from Pougét studying pharmacy in Kharkiv, Ukraine, had to leave everything behind to return to France, with the help of his cousin Rayane and his friend Mehdi.
Moroccan students repatriated from Ukraine, following the Russian invasion, have the possibility of joining Moroccan universities. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Higher Education.
The Moroccan authorities have decided to cancel the last repatriation flight for Moroccans from Ukraine . The number of requests is becoming increasingly low.
Unlike many countries that voted against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Morocco chose to abstain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains this in a statement.
Russian businessman Roman Abramovich announced on Wednesday his decision to put Chelsea, the English club he has owned since 2003, up for sale. The team of Moroccan player Hakim Ziyech is in turmoil.
For the past few days, rumors have been circulating about Moroccans expressing a desire to join the resistance in Ukraine against Russian military forces. A hoax according to a source at the Ukrainian Embassy in Rabat.