More than 140,000 war crimes recorded in Ukraine over 1,000 days of war
About 143,000 war crimes were recorded during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Society and Culture
20 November 2024
Ombudsman: Russia still giving no information on captured journalist Khyliuk
The Russians have not provided any information to the Ukrainian side on the Ukrainian journalist, Dmytro Khliuk, whom Russian forces abducted during the occupation of the part of Kyiv region in March 2022.
Russians trying to sow panic in Ukraine in wake of foreign embassies’ shutdown - watchdog
The Russians are attempting to incite panicky moods among Ukrainians against the backdrop of today’s shutdown announcements by several embassies amid a possible Russian strike alert.
Sybiha calls on global Ukrainian community to support Ukraine's struggle with renewed vigour
In New York, a prayer service was held at St. George's Church to mark the 1000th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, attended by diplomats and representatives of the Ukrainian community.
19 November 2024
Zelensky, Frederiksen visit wounded Ukrainian soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have visited a hospital where wounded Ukrainian soldiers are receiving treatment, according to the presidential press service.
18 November 2024
UNESCO condemns Russian strikes on Historic Center of Odesa
UNESCO has condemned a large-scale Russian attack on the night of Thursday 14 to Friday 15 November, which damaged several historical buildings and schools in the Historic Center of Odesa, which is the World Heritage site.
Zelenska visits Slovenia, meets with presidential couple
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, kicked off her visit to Slovenia, where she met with the country's President, Natasa Pirc Musar, and her spouse, Ales Musar.
Umerov announces appointment of military ombudsman
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov has announced that a candidate for the position of military ombudsman will be announced soon. The role of the military ombudsman is to protect the rights of service members.
Zelensky meets with representatives of over 200 Ukrainian universities
On the eve of International Students' Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of student government bodies from over 200 higher education institutions across Ukraine. He emphasized that youth is the future of the country.
Ukraine's goal at COP29 to highlight environmental impact of Russia's war – Hrynchuk
One of the key objectives for the Ukrainian delegation at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, is to showcase the environmental damage caused by Russia's war against Ukraine.
17 November 2024
Burshtyn left with no central heating after Russian attack
In western Ukraine’s Prykarpattia, local authorities deployed all available Invincibility Points, open 24/7, to keep residents warm as central heating supply was severed after a Russian missile attack on the generation facility in the area.
Herman Makarenko, conductor at Ukraine’s National Opera, artistic director of the Kyiv-Classic Orchestra
We have returned to the world the Creonte, the first opera by Dmytro Bortnyanskyy, a composer of European and global dimension
16 November 2024
Georgia wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Ukraine takes third place
In the grand final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which took place today in Madrid, Georgia sealed the win, while Ukraine’s representative, 12-year-old Artem Kotenko, took third place.
"Anti-war march" by Russian “opposition” part of infighting over Germany’s attention, funding – Ambassador
Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany, Oleksiy Makeiev, along with Ukrainian activists, criticized the "anti-war march" organized by the Russian opposition, scheduled to be held in Berlin on November 17.
Tolerance basis of global peace, harmony – Ukraine’s ombudsman
Tolerance shapes the basis of peace and harmony, gives strength to accept diversity, and see it as public wealth.
Another 15 children returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory
Another 15 Ukrainian children have been returned to the government-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Nearly 40% of population in Ukraine needs humanitarian assistance - UN
Almost 40% of the population in Ukraine needs humanitarian assistance.
Chernihiv region receives nearly 100 generators from EU
The Chernihiv region has received 98 generators of various capacities from the European Union as part of a project to provide uninterrupted power supply to frontline areas.
15 November 2024
Zelensky speaks with students from Colombian universities
On the eve of International Students' Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with students and professors of Colombian higher education institutions – the University of La Sabana, the Externado University, the University of Cartagena, the University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical Bolivarian University and the University of the Andes.
Japan’s ambassador meets with State Emergency Service to discuss humanitarian demining
The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, Masashi Nakagome, discussed humanitarian demining with the leadership of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
14 November 2024
Ukrainian MP Yevhenii Shevchenko suspected of high treason
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served a notice of suspicion of high treason to Ukrainian MP Yevhenii Shevchenko.
MoD set to draft demobilization law by December 18 – MP
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is set to prepare a draft law outlining the conditions for demobilization during martial law by December 18, 2024.
Judge Volkov wins over UAH 14M compensation for three years of 'idle' period
Judge of the Supreme Court of Ukraine, Oleksandr Volkov, has successfully claimed UAH 14,128,000 (approximately USD 386,000) in back pay from the newly formed Supreme Court that resulted from judicial reforms. This compensation covers the period from 2021 to 2023, during which he was effectively unable to perform judicial duties.
Over 1,000 children illegally deported by Russia return to Ukraine
As of today, Ukraine has successfully brought back 1,007 children who were illegally deported or forcibly displaced by the Russian Federation.
Humanitarian organizations assist over seven million Ukrainians this year
Between January and September 2024, humanitarian organizations provided at least one form of assistance to 7.2 million Ukrainians.
Deer rehabilitation area launched in Synevyr Reserve
A Rehabilitation Center for ungulates was opened in the Synevyr National Reserve.
13 November 2024
Poll: 75% of Ukrainians support Ukraine's joining EU, NATO
The level of support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO has decreased compared to February 2023.
Nearly 90% of Ukrainians believe in Ukraine's victory over Russia
Some 88% of Ukrainian citizens believe that Ukraine will prevail in the war against Russia.
Finland to allocate EUR 20M for Ukraine's education sector reform
Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio pledged that Finland would support education sector reform in Ukraine by UAH 20 million and the country's school meals program by EUR 500,000.