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Milan Opens Italy's First Food Bank For Animals

Milan Opens Italy's First Food Bank For Animals

MILAN — The economic crisis isn’t affecting just bipeds. Our furry four-legged friends have also been struggling, as many have been abandoned or neglected when their families no longer had the resources to care for them.

Italy has launched its first food bank for animals to help with this problem, thanks to the volunteer group City Angels. The initiative, known as Balzoo, collects food donations for animal shelters and pet owners who are struggling to feed their four-legged loved ones.

Balzoo’s first collection was on March 6 with a gazebo set up on a Milan street, La Stampa reports.

“I love animals and I wanted to do something concrete to help them and their owners, who are often left abandoned by other institutions,” explained Balzoo’s founder Luigi Griffini. “In this case, Milan demonstrates that it is aware of the problem, and it’s a city that others can take an example from.”

Chiara Bisconti, City Council member, agrees with Griffini. “Animals play a fundamental part in family life. This project serves to help the most vulnerable families in need of help. For us to participate in this project is a point of pride and confirms the attention that we give to policies in favor of Milan’s animals. Our philosophy is to defend and extend the rights of all beings in this city.”

“We have many poor people who will be delighted to receive food for their animals,” City Angels founder Mario Furlan told Milano Free. “We’re not just thinking of the cats and dogs belonging to the homeless, but also of the families suffering from the crisis. They’re struggling to feed themselves, and getting help for their pets will be a comfort for them.”

Photo: Balzoo’s Facebook Page

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A Profound And Simple Reason That Negotiations Are Not An Option For Ukraine

The escalation of war in the Middle East and the stagnation of the Ukrainian counteroffensive have left many leaders in the West, who once supported Ukraine unequivocally, to look toward ceasefire talks with Russia. For Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza, Piotr Andrusieczko argues that Ukraine simply cannot afford this.

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-Analysis-

KYIVUkraine is fighting for its very existence, and the war will not end soon. What should be done in the face of this reality? How can Kyiv regain its advantage on the front lines?

It's hard to deny that pessimism has been spreading among supporters of the Ukrainian cause, with some even predicting ultimate defeat for Kyiv. It's difficult to agree with this, considering how this war began and what was at stake. Yes, Ukraine has not won yet, but Ukrainians have no choice for now but to continue fighting.

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These assessments are the result of statements by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and an interview with him in the British weekly The Economist, where the General analyzes the causes of failures on the front, notes the transition of the war to the positional phase, and, critically, evaluates the prospects and possibilities of breaking the deadlock.

Earlier, an article appeared in the American weekly TIME analyzing the challenges facing President Volodymyr Zelensky. His responses indicate that he is disappointed with the attitude of Western partners, and at the same time remains so determined that, somewhat lying to himself, he unequivocally believes in victory.

Combined, these two publications sparked discussions about the future course of the conflict and whether Ukraine can win at all.

Some people outright predict that what has been known from the beginning will happen: Russia will ultimately win, and Ukraine has already failed.

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