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Zelensky and his wife take part in prayer for Ukraine at St. Sophia Cathedral

On Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the solemn prayer service “Prayer for Ukraine”.

Zelensky signs law banning activities of Russian church

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations associated with Russia in Ukraine.

Presidential couple lays flowers at Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv to honor the memory of those who gave their lives defending Ukraine.

Ukraine celebrates its 33rd anniversary

MoH: 5,200 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad

Already 5,234 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad.

Italy ready to cooperate with Ukraine to return children abducted by Russia - ambassador

Italy is ready to cooperate with the Ukrainian authorities and concerned international organizations to return Ukrainian minors illegally transferred to Russia.

Canada's minister of international development visits wounded Ukrainian veterans

Canada's Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen during his stay in Ukraine visited Ukrainian veterans undergoing rehabilitation after injuries.

Stefanchuk signs law banning Russian church in Ukraine

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a law banning the activities of Russia-linked religious organizations in Ukraine and sent the document to President Volodymyr Zelensky for signature.

Russian Church implies “intelligence agencies, not faith” – disinfo watchdog

The Russian Orthodox Church is one of the main drivers of public mobilization for the war with Ukraine.

Geneva Conventions need to be modernized to better protect POWs’ rights - MP

Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, stated that the Geneva Conventions had not been systemically modernized for a long time.

Flag hoisting ceremony held near Ukraine's parliament

A ceremony of raising the National Flag of Ukraine had been held near the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.

Modi meets with Indian community in Kyiv

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with the Indian community in Kyiv.

Ukrainian flags, signed by defenders in Kursk region, raised at Ukrinform on National Flag Day

On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, two flags signed by soldiers of the 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 225th Separate Assault Battalion, who are performing combat missions in the Kursk region, were raised on the Ukrinform building.

Zelensky presents National Legend of Ukraine awards

On the eve of National Flag Day and Ukraine's Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored outstanding individuals with the National Legend of Ukraine award.

Belgium’s Enabel agency launching Kyiv office

A representative office of the Belgian development agency Enabel will be opened in Kyiv to help Ukrainian institutions in the recovery efforts and ensuring sustainability of critical and social infrastructure facilities.

Italian ambassador, UGCC head discuss law banning Russian church in Ukraine

Ambassador of Italy Carlo Formosa and His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC), have discussed the humanitarian activities of the UGCC in times of war and the recently adopted law banning the Russian church in Ukraine.

Two veteran hubs launched in Kyiv region

Hubs for veterans and their families were opened in Brovary and Boryspil, district centers in Kyiv region.

Russia seeks to sustain high level of threat in Ukraine to "scare off" investment - expert

In the issue of the future development of Ukraine, the key part is the level of physical safety, on which the amount of investments depends.

Modern rehabilitation centers for military personnel and veterans will open in all regions - Shmyhal

The government plans to open modern rehabilitation centers for military personnel and veterans in all regions of Ukraine, like the one already operating in Borodianka, Kyiv region.

Ukraine to develop standard for involving dogs in humanitarian demining – Economy Ministry

By the end of the year, Ukraine aims to establish a standardized procedure for the involvement of dogs in humanitarian demining operations.

Absolute majority of Ukrainians want to build their future in Ukraine

The absolute majority of Ukrainians are proud of their citizenship and seel to build their future life in their home country of Ukraine.

UNICEF to help over 33,000 families from frontline areas ahead of winter

In the frontline areas, more than 33,000 families will receive assistance from UNICEF in preparation for winter.

Over 70% of Ukrainians engaged in volunteering efforts since war-start - poll

Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the absolute majority of Ukrainians (71%) have contributed to volunteer aid to the Army, temporarily displaced persons, or other war-affected persons.

Center for Countering Disinformation refutes Russian fake about bacterial infection outbreak in Kherson

The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted Russian claims about an alleged outbreak of bacterial infection in Kherson.

Female K9 teams to join humanitarian demining effort in Ukraine

UNDP together with the Ministry of Economy and other partners presented the project "Use of service dogs for demining in Ukraine", aiming to develop the techniques for surveying contaminated areas, speeding up the demining process.

Russia preparing new anti-Ukrainian media campaign in Europe - defense intelligence

Russia is working on new propaganda operations across Europe that would target displaced Ukrainians who found shelter in Europe since the Russian invasion.

Russia prosecuting 46 Ukrainians over "membership of Crimean Tatar battalion" - rights activists

Since 2014, Russia has detained 46 citizens of Ukraine for "participation in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion", including 28 in temporarily occupied areas of Kherson region.

In de-occupied Kherson region, 50% of territory already demined - administration

Sappers have already cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance 50% of territory in de-occupied Kherson region.