Slawomir Sierakowski, initiator of Poland’s fundraiser to buy Bayraktar for Ukraine
This is the largest arms-related crowdfunding campaign in the country since 1939
Society and Culture
25 July 2022
US donates almost 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ukraine
The United States donated almost 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ukraine in partnership with COVAX Facility.
BBC to finance Eurovision Song Contest in Britain – Tkachenko
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, has announced that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Great Britain on behalf of Ukraine, will be financed by BBC.
United Kingdom to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023 instead of Ukraine
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC have confirmed that the United Kingdom will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of this year's winning broadcaster, Ukraine’s television.
24 July 2022
$100,000 donated in Krakow through United24 for children's hospitals in Ukraine
Some $100,000 were collected in Krakow, Poland, through the United24 fundraising platform to help children's hospitals in Ukraine.
Pope has "great desire" to visit Kyiv
Pope Francis said he yearned to visit Ukraine, in his efforts to try and bring an end to a five-month-old war that he has repeatedly decried.
Polish fundraiser aimed to buy Bayraktar drone for Ukraine sees success
In Poland, 100% of the target funds enough to buy a Turkish-made Bayraktar strike UAV for Ukraine’s Armed Forces have been collected as of Sunday. This is 22.5 million zlotys (about US$5 million).
World’s most prominent retired military leaders join UWC’s Unite with Ukraine campaign
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) introduced the members of the newly-formed Strategic Advisory Council (SAC).
Summit of Ladies and Gentlemen raises $3.2M for reanimation medical vehicles - Zelenska
Participants in the Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen hosted collected $3.2 million for reanimation medical vehicles.
23 July 2022
Russia spreading fakes on “forcible family separations” Ukrainian refugees allegedly face in Europe
Ukraine has refuted fake reports, spun by the Russian media, claiming that authorities in the EU forcibly separate children from their Ukrainian parents who have come to Europe to seek shelter from the Russian war in their home country.
Over 13,000 Starlink terminals operating in Ukraine
More than 13,000 Starlink terminals have been deployed and operating in Ukraine, which ensure uninterrupted communication for critical infrastructure facilities.
MFA Ukraine to help Ukrainians who fled from war, while seeking to see them all back
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will help Ukrainians who were forced to cross out of the country due to the war, unleashed by Russia, in protecting their rights, but sees the return of all compatriots as its ultimate goal.
Fine Arts Museum damaged in Russia’s missile strike on Odesa
Odesa Fine Arts Museum has been damaged in Russia’s missile strike on the city of Odesa today.
President: United24 platform has already raised over UAH 5B
United24 online platform has already raised more than UAH 5 billion.
Zelensky: War will not stop life in Ukraine or make us hostages to horrors it has brought
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that the war will not break Ukraine and will not stop life in the country, therefore, we must talk about the restoration of the country now.
Imagine Dragons become United24 platform ambassadors
The Imagine Dragons become the ambassadors for the United24 platform.
Ukrainian e-signature meets EU standards – Fedorov
Ukraine’s electronic signature meets European standards.
Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen taking place in Ukraine today
On July 23, 2022, at the initiative of First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, Ukraine will host the Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.
22 July 2022
World-famous celebrities to join Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen
World-famous celebrities will join the 2nd international Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen: "Ukraine and the World: The Future We (Re)Build Together" which will be held on Saturday, July 23.
Ukraine to get EUR 20M to develop vocational education – Shkarlet
The government approved a resolution on signing an agreement between the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ukrainian Social Investment Fund and the German bank KfW on the allocation of EUR 20 million within the project “Vocational Education and Training in the Eastern Partnership”.
MetaHistory NFT-Museum raises more than $1M for Ukraine
The MetaHistory NFT-Museum has collected more than $1 million dollars to support Ukraine.
Kyiv mayor receives Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has received a prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award that is presented every year as part of the ESPY Awards.
21 July 2022
Disinfo watchdog: Kremlin spreading narrative that EU potential for Russia sanctions already “exhausted”
Kremlin propaganda is pushing the narrative to reassure Russians that the potential of the European Union's Russia sanctions has already been exhausted.
President Zelensky announces launch of English-language digital media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the launch of the English-language digital media, @U24_gov_ua.
Only 11% of educational facilities in Ukraine have proper shelters – emergency chief
In Ukraine, as of today, only 11% of educational facilities are equipped with their own bomb shelters.
20 July 2022
Russia steps up cyberattacks on EU, world since invading Ukraine
Since the start of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression toward Ukraine, it has significantly intensified malicious cyber activities targeting the EU member states and the rest of the world, which creates risks of spillover effects, misinterpretation, and escalation in the global context.
Estonia accepts over 47,000 Ukrainian refugees
The number of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian war, who have been accepted in Estonia, has reached 47,002.
Ukrainian passport ranks world’s 35th in terms of mobility
Ukraine’s travel passport has earned a 35th position in the Passport Index by Henley&Partners.
Ukrainians receive Dissident Human Rights Award
The Dissident Human Rights Award ceremony was held in Washington, during which First Lady Olena Zelenska received the award for the entire people of Ukraine.