Putin aggression in Ukraine kicks OFWs to uncertain future

MANILA, Philippines—As war broke out in Ukraine and sanctions were imposed on Russia, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) found themselves hit––directly or indirectly––by the conflict.

Five days after the launch of his war, Putin said Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces should be on a “special regime of combat readiness.” This, as he accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an organization of democratic countries, of “aggressive” remarks while imposing financial sanctions.

On Feb. 24 when Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched his war on Ukraine, announcing that he had ordered a “special military operation” on Russia’s neighbor and unleashing bombs on civilian communities. Click here for original source.