Ukraine to honor fallen defenders with nationwide minute of silence on October 1
On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, October 1, at 9:00, a nationwide minute of silence will be held.
Society and Culture
Nearly 3.5 million refugees currently live in Germany
In mid-2024, nearly 3.48 million refugees lived in Germany, of which 1.18 million were Ukrainians.
Ukraine restricts use of Telegram by military and government agencies - NSDC
The National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity (NCCC) has decided to restrict the use of Telegram on the official devices of government officials, military personnel, security and defense sector employees, as well as enterprises operating critical infrastructure.
20 September 2024
US allocates USD 1M to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage
On September 19, during the G7 Culture Ministerial, the United States announced the contribution of $1 million to the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) to safeguard Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
City Council: UNESCO response needed for demolition of Pushkin monument in Odesa
In order to dismantle the monument to Alexander Pushkin on Dumska Square in Odesa, the city council must receive a response from UNESCO, as the monument is located in a protected area.
Germany accepts 1,173 Ukrainian soldiers, civilians for treatment
Germany has already received 1,173 seriously wounded and injured Ukrainian soldiers and civilians for treatment.
Russia destroys or damages over 2,500 educational institutions in Ukraine since invasion
Russian forces have destroyed or damaged 2,509 educational institutions in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, including 1,668 schools.
Ukrainian community to hold 10th Borsch Festival in Hungarian capital
The self-government of Ukrainians in Köbány (Budapest's 10th district) has invited the 10th anniversary Borscht Festival to be held in Budapest's Városháza City Park on September 21.
19 September 2024
Ukraine should not take international assistance for granted – Czech expert
A Czechia-based expert Pavel Havlicek with the Association for International Affairs believes international support for Ukraine even from countries traditionally perceived as Kyiv’s allies, should not be taken for granted.
Ukraine condemns Swiss film festival's plans to show 'Russians at War' documentary
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Zurich Film Festival's intention to include the documentary "Russians at War" in the program.
18 September 2024
Funds for social benefits for POWs already included in 2025 budget – reintegration ministry
Funds for social payments to military and civilian prisoners of war have been included in Ukraine's draft state budget for 2025.
Germany to donate EUR 50M for treatment of Ukrainian soldiers - embassy
Germany is set to allocate an additional EUR 50 million for the medical treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
16,000 people remain in Pokrovsk, including 177 children
Currently, 16,000 people, including 177 children, remain in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. The evacuation continues.
Ukrainian “Cultural Forces” start tour of southern states of US
The Ukrainian creative project Cultural Forces has launched the second stage of its American tour, which this time will cover the southern part of the United States. Its main goal is to familiarize Americans with Ukrainian culture and express gratitude for their support of our country.
Ukraine, Canada set to cooperate in national heritage protection
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi and Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge discussed cooperation in the protection of national heritage and museum projects, the need to strengthen the fight against information aggression.
17 September 2024
Foreign diplomats tell of Ukrainian children sheltered by their countries
Today, at the invitation of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, a delegation consisting of diplomats from Austria, Spain, Norway, and Finland visited the city of Zaporizhzhia.
Another 10 children returned to government-controlled territory
Another 10 Ukrainian children were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Canada to provide Moldova with loan to support Ukrainian refugees
Moldova will receive a soft loan of 120 million Canadian dollars (about USD 92 million) from Canada to help it accept Ukrainian refugees.
79% of Ukrainians would not travel to US or EU even if they received citizenship
The vast majority of Ukrainians (79%) would still stay in Ukraine even if they were granted US or EU citizenship.
Putin’s troll factory leak exposes Russian campaign to undermine Ukraine, manipulate EU
Leaked internal documents from a Kremlin-controlled propaganda center reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections — and planted disinformation across social media platforms to undermine Ukraine.
Russia may launch another army draft wave before year-end - expert
Last Friday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on increasing the personnel cap in the army by 170,000, to 1.32 million. This may imply that the authorities could resume mobilization as early as this December.
16 September 2024
Ten Crimean political prisoners released as part of exchanges since invasion - rights watchdog
Since the outset of the occupation of Crimea, 10 political prisoners have been released as part of prisoner exchanges.
Timothy Snyder attends demining robot testing in Ukraine
American historian Timothy Snyder took part in the testing of demining robots at a training ground just outside Kyiv.
Red Cross refutes fake news about food parcels being distributed to Ukrainians
Fake information is being spread in telegram channels that the Red Cross will allegedly give every family in Ukraine a food package on September 16.
Putin consults with shamans over war - media
Vladimir Putin's visits to Tuva and then to Mongolia had, besides the formal purpose, a concealed agenda, which is consultaions with local shamans.
Zelensky awards 48 Ukrainian defenders
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 28 defenders of Ukraine with state awards.
15 September 2024
Ukraine offers six countries assistance in overcoming aftermath of floods
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to offer assistance to neighboring countries in eliminating the consequences of flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Ukraine may suspend payments to some IDPs - MP gives details
Internally displaced persons whose income exceeds UAH 9,444 per month may not be able to continue receiving payments.
Head of NP was shown remote-controlled demining equipment
The leadership of the National Police and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko attended a demonstration of demining equipment organized by the Howard Buffett Foundation.