Pope Francis calls on Russia to resume participation in grain deal
During the Sunday Angelus in the Vatican, Pope Francis appealed to the Russian side to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allowed Ukraine to safely transport grain.
Society and Culture
Ukrainians’ biggest fears are massive shelling and power outages
Ukrainians fear massive shelling and problems with energy or heat supply in the coming months.
29 July 2023
Ukraine marks Special Operations Forces Day
Ukraine marks Special Operations Forces Day on July 29.
Vast majority of citizens want to build their future life in Ukraine
The absolute majority of Ukrainians would like to build their future life in Ukraine.
More than 1,600 cultural infrastructure objects damaged due to war in Ukraine
As a result of the full-scale invasion, 1,605 objects of cultural infrastructure have been already damaged or destroyed.
Absolute majority of Ukrainians believe that all Russians responsible for aggression
The absolute majority of Ukrainians believe that all Russians are responsible for the aggression against Ukraine.
More Ukrainians believe that joining NATO is best option for security guarantees
The majority of Ukrainians believe that joining NATO is the best option to guarantee security for Ukraine.
28 July 2023
Qatar is ready to assist in returning Ukrainian children from Russia - Shmyhal
The State of Qatar is ready to assist in the return of illegally exported Ukrainian children from the Russian Federation.
More than 300 war-damaged healthcare facilities already restored completely
In Ukraine, more than 300 healthcare facilities damaged during the war have been completely restored.
27 July 2023
Zelensky visits Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa destroyed by Russian missile
During a working trip to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky viewed the damage to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration) Cathedral caused by the recent massive Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and the historic center of Odesa city.
President visits rehabilitation departments treating Ukrainian defenders in Odesa
During a working trip to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky observed the work of rehabilitation departments in medical institutions where Ukraine's defenders undergo physical rehabilitation and recovery programs.
Zelensky meets with doctors treating Ukrainian soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk region
During a working trip to Dnipropetrovsk region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited a medical facility where Ukrainian defenders are undergoing treatment.
Zelensky meets with doctors treating Ukrainian soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk region
In Richtung Bachmut führen ukrainische Truppen weiterhin Offensivaktionen nördlich und südlich der Stadt Bachmut durch.
Rada dismisses culture and information policy minister Tkachenko
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed Oleksandr Tkachenko from the post of the Minister of Culture and Information Policy.
Zelensky meets with doctors treating Ukrainian soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk region
During a working trip to Dnipropetrovsk region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited a medical facility where Ukrainian defenders are undergoing treatment.
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainian medics on their professional holiday
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ukrainian medics for their professionalism and every life saved, wishing them victory.
Over half of Ukrainians believe events in country developing “in right direction” - poll
Some 52% of Ukrainian citizens recently polled believe that events in the country are developing in the right direction.
Border guards stop Stradivarius violin from being taken out of Ukraine
Border guards of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi unit, together with customs officers, prevented the export of a violin made by Italian master Antonio Stradivari in 1730.
26 July 2023
Ambassador Kyslytsya responds to Russia accusing Ukraine at UN of "persecuting Orthodoxy"
The Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, responded to the allegations voiced by the Russian delegation regarding the alleged persecution of Orthodoxy in Ukraine, reading out the address of the UOC Metropolitan Agafangel of Odesa regarding the strikes targeting the city.
How international art community supports Ukraine, spreading truth about war
A year and a half into the full-scale war unleashed by Russia, Ukrainians managed to garner not only unprecedented diplomatic and military support from foreign allies, but also to consolidate dozens of world-class stars around the events in Ukraine.
Dr. Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine
Every fifth person in Ukraine has problems with access to essential medicines
Zelenska visits Memorial to victims of Russian shelling in Vinnytsia
First Lady Olena Zelenska visited the Memorial to the victims of the Russian shelling that took place on July 14, 2022, in Vinnytsia.
Only 1.1% of Ukrainians are fluent in English
Only 1.1% of Ukrainians are fluent in English, and 43.8% of respondents do not know the language at all.
Shelling of Odesa city center: UN coordinator inspects destroyed cathedral
The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Ukraine Denise Brown arrived in Odesa to document the consequences of the attack on the historic city center.
More than 200 health workers in Ukraine trained to help victims of violence - WHO
The World Health Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, conducted trainings on providing services to victims of gender-based violence for more than 200 healthcare workers from eight regions.
Shelling of Odesa city center: UN coordinator inspects destroyed cathedral
The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Ukraine Denise Brown arrived in Odesa to document the consequences of the attack on the historic city center.
Minister Lisovyi: Russians completely ruin 180 schools in Ukraine
Russian troops have completely ruined 180 schools in Ukraine. Meanwhile, over 1,300 educational institutions were damaged.
25 July 2023
No one will forgive MPs, officials for opposing themselves to the state - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed all MPs and officials, stressing that they should work in Ukraine and for the interests of the Ukrainian people.
Prosecutor's Office of ARC investigates 127 cases of illegal arrests in Crimea for pro-Ukrainian position
The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol is investigating 127 criminal proceedings on the facts of illegal deprivation of liberty of persons for their pro-Ukrainian position or participation in relevant events.