Ukraine to participate in European Defense Tech Hackathon in Munich
Ukraine will take part in the European Defense Tech Hackathon that will take place on June 28-30 as part of the Festival of the Future in Munich.
Society and Culture
"Sirens of Hope: MOAS Mission to Save Lives in Ukraine" book presented at Ukrinform
A presentation was held at Ukrinform for the book titled "Sirens of Hope: MOAS Mission to Save Lives in Ukraine", telling personal stories of outstanding Ukrainian medics.
13 June 2024
Nearly 4.6M IDPs registered in Ukraine
As of May, 4.6 million Ukrainians hold the status of internally displaced persons, while only 1.5 million receive social payments.
Ukrainian border guards help recover painting stolen decades ago
As part of international cooperation to combat cross-border crime, Ukrainian border guards contributed to recovering a painting that the Interpol had been searching for over the past 20 years.
12 June 2024
Russians post photos of abducted Ukrainian children on adoption websites - FT
Photos and data of Ukrainian children who were abducted and taken to Russia in the first months of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 are posted on adoption websites by the occupiers.
Paramedic Julia Payevska speaks in Norway about Russia's crimes against humanity
During a visit to Norway, Ukrainian soldier, paramedic and volunteer Julia Payevska (Taira) took part in the event "Ukraine Today: Occupied Territories and War Crimes" organised in Oslo by the Ukrainian community in Norway (Den ukrainske forening i Norge).
Oral hearings in case of Ukraine and Netherlands v. Russia begin at ECHR
In Strasbourg, the European Court of Human Rights today, 12 June, began oral hearings on the admissibility and merits of the inter-state case Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia.
11 June 2024
Lithuanian Seimas donates fourteen passenger cars to Kherson region
The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has transferred fourteen cars to the Kherson region.
Zelensky to Ukrainians abroad: We need able hands
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would support the decision of Ukrainians who had been forced to flee country due to the war to return to their home country.
European Commission proposes to extend protection for Ukrainians fleeing war
On Tuesday, June 11, the European Commission proposed to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine for another year, from March 5, 2025 to March 4, 2026.
10 June 2024
Duda signs law to extend aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland
On 7 June, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed amendments to a special law on assistance to Ukrainians who took refuge in Poland after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Kherson region receives 50 generators to ensure communication during blackouts
Kherson region has received almost 50 generators to ensure stable communication during possible power outages.
09 June 2024
Moldova’s foreign minister condemns anti-Ukrainian provocations in France
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, condemned the actions by the three Moldovan nationals who were arrested in the French capital, Paris, on Saturday for showcasing images of coffins with the inscription "French soldiers who died in Ukraine."
Water level drops in occupied Crimea’s rivers
Rivers are going shallow across temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians want to turn temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into federal district "Novorossiya"
The Russians are going to unite the temporarily occupied territories of four regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea into a federal district called Novorossiya.
Russia to train e-warfare specialists in occupied areas - watchdog
At universities across temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia intends to open specialized electronic warfare departments.
08 June 2024
Rally in support of Ukrainian POWs held in Zaporizhzhia
About a hundred people in Zaporizhzhia have joined a rally "Don't be silent, captivity kills" in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Switzerland allocates $66M to Ukraine for digitalization and e-governance
The Swiss Federal Council at its meeting on June 7 decided to continue supporting Ukraine in the areas of digitalization and e-governance, approving CHF 58.7 million (nearly $66 million) for this purpose over the next four years.
07 June 2024
UN: At least 174 civilians killed, 690 injured in Ukraine in May
At least 174 civilians were killed and 690 injured in Ukraine in May, the highest monthly number of civilian casualties the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has documented since June 2023.
Ukraine's legislation on national minorities meets international standards - Shmyhal
After receiving the status of candidate for EU membership, Ukraine has updated its legislative framework on national minorities, and now it meets international human rights standards.
Another child returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another child, an eight-year-old boy, was returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine from the temporarily occupied Kherson region.
06 June 2024
Ukrainian human rights activists submit submissions to ICC on five Russian propagandists
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) and the Kharkiv Human Rights Group presented a submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on hate crimes committed by Russians against Ukrainians.
Help to IDPs: 2,200 accommodation facilities deployed across Ukraine
In Ukraine, there are 2,200 state facilities where internally displaced persons can be temporarily housed.
Russia illegally holding 218 persons, including at least 16 journalists
Russia has illegally imprisoned 218 persons, at least 16 of whom are reporters, civic journalists and bloggers.
Coalition to return Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries - Zelenska
The coalition for the return of Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries, and Argentina has recently joined it.
Ukraine ratifies CoE Convention on Cinematographic Co-production
On June 5, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law of Ukraine on the Ratification of the Convention of the Council of Europe on Cinematographic Co-production, which will contribute to the development of the Ukrainian film industry.
05 June 2024
Peru invited to join international coalition for return of Ukrainian children
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Iryna Borovets invited Peru to join the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Moscow police detain tourist sporting sweatshirt with Ukrainian symbols
On May 4, an Iranian tourist was detained downtown Moscow for wearing a Balenciaga sweatshirt with the print of the Ukrainian flag, tridents, and a call to help displaced Ukrainians.
During North America tour, Ukrainian band raises UAH 2M for speedboats to be donated to defense intel
Ukraine’s chillwave band Latexfauna during a recent Canada and U.S. collected UAH 2 million for speedboats to be transferred to Ukrainian defense intelligence units.