U.S. launches special program for Ukrainian refugees
The United States has created a website where Americans can apply for sponsorship of Ukrainians who are temporarily seeking asylum in the country.
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25 April 2022
Russian hackers intensify cyberattacks against ordinary Ukrainians
Russia-based hackers have increased the number of cyberattacks against average Ukrainians.
24 April 2022
Disinfo watchdog offers recap of Russia’s major narratives about Ukraine, spun this week
Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation has published the main narratives related to Ukraine, which the Russian media had been circulating throughout the week.
In Vienna, fence outside Russian embassy painted in colors of Ukrainian flag
Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine painted the fence in front of the Russian Embassy in Vienna blue and yellow – the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Blinken wishes Ukrainians swift return to peace
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wishes Ukrainians celebrating Easter today a swift return to peace.
Russian invaders intimidating Ukrainian farmers, stealing grain - Ombudsperson
In temporarily occupied areas, the Russian invasion forces are exerting pressure on local farmers and stealing Ukrainian grain.
At Easter service, Ecumenical Patriarch calls for end to war in Ukraine
His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has congratulated the Christians of the Eastern Rite on Easter and called for an immediate end to the war.
23 April 2022
Invaders deport 308 Mariupol residents to Russia’s Far East
The Russian occupiers have deported 308 residents of besieged Mariupol to Russia’s Far East.
Invaders deport 308 Mariupol residents to Russia’s Far East
The Russian occupiers have deported 308 residents of besieged Mariupol to Russia’s Far East.
Turkey sends yet another humanitarian aid batch to Ukraine
Turkey sent yet another humanitarian aid batch – medicines, food, household chemicals – to Ukraine.
Defense ministry warns of possible provocations during Easter
Considering the risk of possible enemy provocations, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has called on Ukrainians to stay alert during the Easter holidays, follow the curfew times and watch church services online.
Ukraine’s Orthodox leader consecrates Easter offerings for those affected by Russian aggression
The head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine, has consecrated Easter cakes and food sets in the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.
Crimean Tatar leader urges Crimea youths, reserve officers not to become murderers
The head of the Crimean Tatar People's Mejlis, Refat Chubarov, appealed to young conscripts and reserve officers to dodge Russian military draft not to become murderers.
22 April 2022
Briefing on strengthening the process of demining contaminated territories of Ukraine
On April 25, 10:00 a briefing will be held on the topic: "Demining" of "contaminated" territories. New rules on the elimination of the consequences of emergencies and strengthening the process of demining of Ukraine by representatives of other countries.” (Zoom).
Briefing on information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A briefing will be held on April 25 at 15:00 on the topic: "Information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as of 12:00 on April 25, 2022." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Pope cancels meeting with Russia’s Orthodox Patriarch
Plans for Pope Francis to meet in Jerusalem in June with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has backed Russia's war in Ukraine, have been suspended.
21 April 2022
UNESCO snubs planned Russia venue for annual event
The UNESCO Committee granted the request of the Ukrainian side to cancel its session set to be held in Russia.
Russians have already deported 500,000 people from Ukraine - Zelensky
The Russan invaders have deported about 500,000 Ukrainians from the temporarily occupied territories.
Russian invaders remove unique collection from Mariupol’s Museum of Medallion Art
Russian invaders removed the unique collection of Yukhym Harabet from Mariupol’s Museum of Medallion Art.
20 April 2022
Forty percent of residents have left Mykolayiv – mayor
About 40% of residents of Mykolayiv have left the city due to constant attacks by the Russian troops.
UN: More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion
As of April 19, more than 5 million people fled Ukraine because of the war waged by the Russian Federation.
19 April 2022
SBU neutralizes FSB sleeper cell in Dnipro
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a sabotage group of FSB sleeper agents in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Every third Ukrainian believes it’s wrong to flee country during war - poll
More than a third of Ukrainians (38%) are convinced that leaving their home in the wake of the war is unacceptable.
Pink Floyd’s Hey Hey Rise Up in support of Ukraine tops Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 in Britain
Pink Floyd’s single Hey Hey Rise Up featuring vocals of Ukrainian musician, BoomBox band frontman Andriy Khlyvnyuk tops the Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 in the UK.
Support for IDPs: Ukraine’s Ministry of Communities, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine sign cooperation agreement
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine and the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees will work together to support the internally displaced persons (IDPs), particularly, to find sustainable and accessible housing solutions.
18 April 2022
Invaders forcibly take 13 orphans out of Mariupol to Russia
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova informed about the facts of the illegal deportation of 13 Ukrainian orphans by the Russian military from Mariupol to Russia.
Invaders have forcibly taken about 150 children out of Mariupol – human rights activists
Russian military has forcibly taken about 150 children out of Mariupol, including about 100 sick and wounded children from hospital.
17 April 2022
Russia launches criminal case after monument to WW2 Soviet commander removed in Kharkiv
A criminal inquiry has been initiated by Russian authorities over the toppling of a monument to Marshal Zhukov in Ukraine’s Kharkiv.
Forcible Russification: "Retraining camps" for Ukrainian teachers being set up in Crimea
In the occupied Crimea, the authorities intend to set up so-called retraining camps for teachers from Kherson, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhia regions in order to shift them toward "Russian teaching standards."