Ukraine's cultural heritage as part of world heritage needs more powerful support - Karandieiev
The cultural heritage of Ukraine is part of the world heritage, and neglecting Ukraine's problems means neglecting the culture of the world.
Society and Culture
30 December 2023
Russia always had strong presence in cultural sector, but now Ukraine gradually replacing it – Karandieiev
Culture is one of the tools for promoting Russia’s imperial narratives and, thus, a strong presence in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was extremely important to Russia. But, now, Ukraine is gradually replacing it.
DJI Mavic drones for Ukrainian military: Swiss volunteers respond to Ukrinform’s fundraising initiative
28 December 2023
Lithuanian man fined for Wagner Group logo at Vilnius Airport
At Vilnius Airport, a Lithuanian national sporting a logo of Russia’s notorious Wagner Group on his backpack was fined and barred from his flight.
Nearly 90% of Ukrainians believe in Ukraine's victory
Some 88% of Ukrainians believe in their country's victory, and 58% of them believe that this will happen in the short term, according to a survey conducted by the sociological service of the Razumkov Center together with the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Almost half of Ukrainians think events in their country going in the right direction
Some 45% of Ukrainians believe that events in Ukraine are going in the right direction, while 33% hold the opposite view, according to a survey conducted by the sociological service of the Razumkov Center together with the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Ukrainians living abroad targeted in Russia’s provocative spam campaign
Russian intelligence has apparently focused part of its psyop efforts on Ukrainian citizens currently living in other countries, launching a coordinated effort to spam their phones with provocative texts, calling for their help in expelling “American Satanists” from the “originally Russian land”.
27 December 2023
ZOV/Pravda network as part of Russian propaganda spins
The Center for Strategic Communication has identified a network of Russia's ZOV/Pravda websites aimed at Ukrainian and foreign audiences (English, Polish, French, and Hispanic).
Survey: 94 percent of Ukrainians trust their Army
Among state and public institutions, Ukrainians most often express trust in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Reconstruction Agency starts repairing bridge in Zhytomyr region
Major repairs have begun across the Ocheretyanka River on the highway connecting the Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.
Traffic opens on repaired bridge in Chernihiv region
On Friday, December 29, traffic will resume on the repaired overpass near the village of Vertiivka in the Chernihiv region.
Richard Woodruff, British volunteer:
I will never leave Ukraine after what I experienced here
Ukraine’s interior ministry integrates 8,000 CCTV cameras into surveillance network
This year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs integrated 8,000 CCTV cameras into a single national platform.
26 December 2023
First Lady Zelenska: Ukrainian language, culture important for those valuing freedom
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, summarized the results of her cultural diplomacy projects on introducing Ukrainian audio guides in world landmarks and opening Ukrainian bookshelves in libraries around the world.
President Zelensky, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew exchange Christmas greetings
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I exchanged Christmas greetings.
Mykolaiv region provided with generators three times more than needed - Kim
There are generators in the shelters of the Mykolaiv region that cover the needs of the region three times.
Since war-start, freedom of speech situation in Ukraine improves - Committee chair
A study by international media experts showed a significant improvement in the situation of freedom of speech in Ukraine against the pre-war year 2021.
More than 2,100 children study at school in subway station in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, the number of children studying offline in a subway station has increased to more than 2,100 since the beginning of the school year.
Kharkiv region’s educational institutions need about 1,350 bomb shelters – regional administration
About 1,350 bomb shelters need to be set up across the Kharkiv region’s educational institutions.
25 December 2023
Pope begs for peace in Ukraine in Christmas address
In this year's Christmas address, Pope Francis asked for peace for Ukraine.
Chubarov urges residents of Crimea not to participate in Putin's election campaign
The Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Refat Chubarov called on Crimeans not to sign 'for Putin's nomination as a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections in Russia' during the invaders' election campaign in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Latvia hands over almost million euros worth of cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine
This year, Latvia has handed over to Ukraine more than 270 cars confiscated from drunk drivers for a total of about a million euros.
Ukrainian World Congress wishes Ukrainians a Merry Christmas
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has wished Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, which Ukraine celebrates for the first time according to the New Julian calendar.
Ukrainian World Congress wishes Ukrainians a Merry Christmas
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has wished Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, which Ukraine celebrates for the first time according to the New Julian calendar.
Church leader Epifaniy wishes Ukrainians Christmas joy, victorious New Year
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas, noting that the holiday calls for rethinking the views on life and reminds of eternal Christian values.
Austria’s Caritas urges for continued support to Ukraine
The Caritas charitable foundation called on citizens and the federal government of Austria to continue helping the Ukrainian people, especially through the winter.
Schools in Kyiv region to receive 150 laptops - governor
Some 150 laptops will be delivered to teachers at 76 schools in the Kyiv region for use in the educational process.
24 December 2023
Ukrainian World Congress wishes Ukrainians a Merry Christmas
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has wished Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, which Ukraine celebrates for the first time according to the New Julian calendar.
Bill on mobilization to be registered in parliament in coming days – defense minister
The bill on mobilization will be registered in the Verkhovna Rada in the coming days.