Japan, UNDP donate six mobile DNA labs, 26 vehicles to Ukraine police
Ukraine’s forensic experts with the National Police received from the Japanese Government and UNDP a batch of six mobile DNA labs and 26 vehicles.
Society and Culture
15 May 2024
Most Ukrainians believe strikes targeting energy infrastructure part of Russia’s long-term strategy
Some 74 percent of Ukrainians believe Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure facilities across the country are part of the aggressor’s long-term strategy in the ongoing war.
Ombudsman: Ukraine documents 292 cases of sexual violence by Russian forces
To date, 292 cases of sexual violence perpetrated by the Russian invasion force since the full-scale war have been recorded in Ukraine.
Russian bombs destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage - British intel
Since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 3,000 objects and cultural institutions have been destroyed and damaged by Russian attacks, and more than $3 billion will be needed to restore cultural heritage that has been affected.
14 May 2024
Half of displaced Ukrainians would return home from Europe - poll
Only half of the Ukrainian refugees in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic are ready to return home if the conditions are right.
War veterans’ pizzeria in Kyiv hosts lunch for Kuleba, Blinken
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a working lunch downtown Kyiv at Veterano Pizza, a catering establishment launched by Ukraine’s war veterans.
13 May 2024
Olena Zelenska: Culture, humanitarian projects increase understanding between Ukraine, Serbia
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, is in Belgrade at the invitation of the First Lady of Serbia, Tamara Vucic, to participate in a conference on mental health.
12 May 2024
Pope repeats call for full POW swap between Russia, Ukraine
During the Sunday prayer, Pope Francis repeated the appeal he made on Easter, that of the general exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, also called to pray for peace, and thanked journalists on the occasion of the World Day of Public Communications.
Zelensky thanks nurses and brothers who save lives under fire
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Ukrainian nurses and brothers who save lives around the clock, under fire, and with alarms.
France to hand over diagnostic, rehabilitation equipment to Odesa hospitals
Doctors from the Bouchard Clinic in Marseille intend to donate a batch of diagnostic and rehabilitation equipment to Odesa hospitals.
Switzerland wins Eurovision 2024, Ukraine in TOP 3
Switzerland’s Nemo with the entry The Code won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in the Swedish city of Malmö, having sealed a total of 591 points. This is the first non-binary person to ever win the contest.
Families of fallen servicemen held pilgrimage in Zarvanytsia, Ternopil region
In the Ternopil region, a pilgrimage of the families of the fallen soldiers was held at the Marian Spiritual Centre "Zarvanytsia".
11 May 2024
Compensation for damaged or destroyed housing paid to 66 residents in Poltava region
In the Poltava region, 66 people received compensation for damaged or destroyed housing under the eRestoration programme.
Chortkiv in Ternopil Region to receive EUR 120,000 as part of international project
The Chortkiv community will receive EUR 120,000 as part of an international project, for which it will be able to choose from a selection of items or equipment for education, medicine, and energy saving.
Powerful magnetic storm will cover Earth - storm will last for several days
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a powerful magnetic storm is approaching the Earth due to solar flares.
10 May 2024
UN: At least 129 civilians killed, 574 wounded in April as result of Russian attacks in Ukraine
According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, at least 129 civilians were killed and 574 others were injured in April as a result of hostilities.
Nearly 60% of Ukrainians think democratic system more important to their country than strong leader
Most Ukrainians believe that Ukraine is a democratic state, but compared to previous years they have changed their opinion and think that a democratic system is more important to Ukraine than a strong leader.
Number of refugees from Ukraine is decreasing in Estonia
Over the past six months, the number of Ukrainian refugees in Estonia has begun to decline.
09 May 2024
In Berlin, Ukrainians honor memory of compatriots, victims of World War II
A commemoration event for over 10 million Ukrainians who sacrificed their lives liberating Europe from Nazism was held on the site of a former factory in Berlin where Ukrainian women were engaged in forced labor during World War II.
08 May 2024
4.2 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU – Eurostat
As of March 31, 2024, 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, had temporary protection status in the EU.
‘’Never Again?’’ How false conclusions from the Second World War brought the attack on Ukraine closer
In order to summarize the conclusions that the Western world made after the Second World War, two words are enough: ‘’Never again.’’
Ukrainian culture presented in Washington, DC
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States and the Ukrainian community took part in the annual PassportDC2024 festival, which this year brought together more than 60 foreign embassies.
Ukrainian art, fashion event to be held in Cannes
On May 19, during the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, the UKRAINIANFASHION FILM FESTIVALwill be held – a charity night dedicated to Ukrainian culture, beauty, and fashion.
07 May 2024
Ukrainian diplomats and community commemorate victims of Mauthausen camp in Austria
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Austria Vasyl Khymynets, together with the staff of the embassy, the diplomatic corps of the host country, representatives of the clergy and the Ukrainian community, took part in the annual ceremony of commemoration of those tortured in the Mauthausen death camp.
Russian aggression leaves 1,062 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 1,062 monuments of cultural heritage have been damaged or destroyed.
Estonia designates Moscow Patriarchate as institution backing Russian aggression
On Monday, May 6, the Parliament of Estonia (Rijgikogu) adopted a statement condemning the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate and declaring it an institution that supports Russia’s military aggression.
Ukraine upgrades vaccine storage equipment thanks to World Bank project
As part of the project Emergency response to COVID-19 and vaccination in Ukraine, financed by the World Bank, a systematic replacement of vaccine storage equipment has begun in Ukraine across all regions.
06 May 2024
Russia must answer for destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage – Karandieiev
Russia must be held accountable not only for its aggression against Ukraine but also for the destruction of the country's cultural heritage, Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev said.
Ukrainian church leader backs call for all-for-all POW swap with Russia
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, supported the call by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.