Defence Vision Day: projects for army based on virtual reality presented in Kyiv
Kyiv hosted Defence Vision Day, an event that brought together the best projects for the army based on virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies.
Society and Culture
20 July 2024
General Consul: Lives of Ukrainians injured in road accident in Poland are not in danger
The lives of the victims of the accident that took place on Saturday morning in western Poland are not in danger.
Saving Ukrainian culture and identity
On June 26, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) passed a resolution titled "Countering the Erasure of Cultural Identity in Times of War and Peace," authored by Ukrainian MP Yevhenia Kravchuk, which received 105 votes in favor.
Vatican Secretary of State visits Odesa cathedral destroyed by Russians
In Odesa, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, inspected the Transfiguration Cathedral, which was destroyed by a Russian missile, and got acquainted with the work of the grain corridor.
Minister of Justice of Ukraine: MH17 is our common tragedy
Minister of Justice Denis Maliuska said that MH17 is a joint tragedy of Ukraine and the Netherlands.
19 July 2024
Another 12 Ukrainian children returned to their homeland
Another 12 young citizens were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine from the occupation.
Ukraine returns 758 children from Russia and occupied territories – commissioner
Ukraine has already returned 758 children from Russian territory and temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
18 July 2024
Ukraine’s Vice PM discusses preparations for winter with UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss the nation’s preparations for the upcoming winter amid Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Russian TV, radio signal to be jammed in Ukraine’s frontline regions
In Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions, a television and radio broadcasting system that can block enemy signal has been deployed.
Crimeans fined RUB 23.7 million for "discrediting the Russian army" - OP
Residents of the temporarily occupied Crimea were fined 23.7 million Russian rubles (almost 11 million UAH) for "discrediting the Russian army". A total of 755 decisions were made to impose an administrative penalty in the form of a fine.
Seventy percent of Poles think situation in Ukraine poses threat to Poland
In Poland, 70% of the population believes that the current situation in Ukraine poses a threat to the country's sovereignty and independence, and 30% believes that the threat is insignificant or absent.
17 July 2024
All those released from Russian captivity to get assistance
All Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity on Wednesday will receive the required assistance.
Lubinets: 3,405 prisoners of war returned to Ukraine since beginning of full-scale war
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets said that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 3,405 people have been returned from Russian captivity.
MoD: MH17 tragedy made Netherlands realise scale of Russian aggression
Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans said that the MH17 tragedy made his country realise the scale of Russian aggression, as the Netherlands also became a country with a large number of victims due to the Kremlin's actions.
Bashtanka Mayor on attempt on his life: “Revenge for my pro-Ukraine stance”
Oleksandr Berehovyi, the Mayor of Bashtanka in Mykolaiv region, believes the assassination attempt against him could be a revenge for his firm pro-Ukraine position and the efforts of the City Hall to prioritize assistance to the Armed Forces over addressing municipal issues.
Over 190,000 Ukrainians employed in Germany – Labor Ministry
Job-Turbo, a program to accelerate the employment of Ukrainian citizens and nationals from some other countries who have received protection in Germany, has proven quite successful.
16 July 2024
Canada hosts 300,000 Ukrainians affected by Russian invasion
Since the outset of the full-scale Russian invasion, more than 298,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Canada.
Spouse of Finland’s President to take part in Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska held video conference talks with the First Lady of Finland, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, learning that the latter will join the "Safety at School" panel of the fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.
In South Korea, Ukrainians protest against Russian crimes near UN Office
Activists of the Ukrainian community went to a rally near the UN office in South Korea, protesting against Russia's war crimes.
15 July 2024
Shmyhal meets with representative of Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss humanitarian projects
On the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus’-Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Metropolitan Elder Emmanuel of Chalcedon and discussed humanitarian projects and assistance to Ukrainians.
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on occasion of Day of Statehood
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has released an address on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
National Guard, Red Cross agree on cooperation
Ukraine's National Guard and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership.
Director comments on success of Ukrainian theater in Avignon
The Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater has managed to get a full house with the performance "Caligula" in the special program (OFF) at one of the world's most prestigious theater festivals in Avignon. The director and producer of the play, Ivan Uryvskyi, described this as a significant step forward.
Memory of fallen Ukrainian athletes honoured in Paris before Olympics
The Association of Ukrainians in France, with the support of the World Congress of Ukrainians, held a peaceful rally in Paris. About a thousand participants marched from Place de la Pantheon to Place Saint-Michel, many of them wearing T-shirts with the names of 450 Ukrainian athletes who died during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
14 July 2024
Rally in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Mykolaiv
A rally in support of Ukrainian prisoners of the regime of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was held in Mykolaiv on Sunday.
Sending fake emails: police open case at request of head of Kyiv RMA
Police in Kyiv region have opened a criminal investigation into fraudsters sending letters on behalf of Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, asking for assistance to Ukrainian defenders.
Russia hires militias to patrol occupied areas - watchdog
The Russians deploy "militias" to the temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine, claiming they are hired from among local residents.
13 July 2024
Kyiv region, state of Utah sign memorandum of cooperation
Kyiv Regional Military Administration and the state of Utah (the United States) will cooperate in a number of areas, including in the development of various spheres of business, social and humanitarian projects.
Zelensky invites Hollywood actor McConaughey to support UNITED24 platform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey and invited him to support the Ukrainian fundraising platform UNITED24.