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Society and Culture
Sexual violence amid war way to destroy Ukrainian nation - Deputy Minister of Justice
Valeriya Kolomiets, Deputy Minister of Justice, noted that the sexual violence committed by the Russian military against Ukrainians during the war can be considered as a way to destroy the Ukrainian nation.
Rada sets Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism on May 8
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine declared May 8 as the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II of 1939-1945.
29 May 2023
Electricity begins to return to homes in de-occupied Cherkaski Tyshky
The first 40 residents of the de-occupied village of Cherkaski Tyshky in the Kharkiv region have already received electricity in their homes.
Water pipes, cars for public utilities - Mykolaiv receives aid from Taiwan
Mykolaiv received six vehicles for public utilities and more than 5 km of water pipes from the government of Taiwan.
Russian invaders continue ideologically brainwashing Ukrainian children
In the temporarily occupied Zalizniyi Port, Kherson region, Russian occupation forces turned the premises of one of the local schools into a branch of Russia's children and youth organization.
Luhansk region residents submit more than 36,000 reports on property destroyed due to war
The residents of Luhansk region have submitted more than 36,000 reports on the property destroyed or damaged as a result of the war.
28 May 2023
'Chestnut Run' event held in Kyiv
The traditional annual "Chestnut Run" was held on Kyiv Day, May 28. This year, the event was held for the 30th time.
'Chestnut Run' event held in Kyiv
The traditional annual "Chestnut Run" was held on Kyiv Day, May 28. This year, the event was held for the 30th time.
Sunflowers near embassy in Washington: Ukrainian activists draw attention to Russian war crimes
The representatives of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, activists and diplomats held a rally near Russia’s embassy in Washington, having planted sunflowers on the lawns as one of the main symbols of Ukraine’s struggle for freedom.
Sunflowers near embassy in Washington: Ukrainian activists draw attention to Russian war crimes
The representatives of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, activists and diplomats held a rally near Russia’s embassy in Washington, having planted sunflowers on the lawns as one of the main symbols of Ukraine’s struggle for freedom.
Teenager illegally deported by Russians from occupied Mariupol returns to Ukraine
Ukraine has managed to bring back Viacheslav, a teenager who had been illegally deported by Russians from the Donetsk region’s temporarily occupied city of Mariupol.
Rada proposes to establish cultural, information centres of enslaved nations of Russia in Ukraine
The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy, MP from the Servant of the People party, Nikita Poturaev, has proposed to create cultural and information centres for enslaved peoples living in Russia in Ukraine.
27 May 2023
Mayors of Mariupol, Brussels discuss reconstruction of Ukrainian city
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko and Brussels Mayor Philippe Close have discussed options for cooperation in matters of reviving Mariupol after the city is liberated from Russian forces.
Expert: There is powerful pro-Ukrainian segment in Hungary
The results of opinion polls in Hungary show the presence of a powerful pro-Ukrainian segment.
At least 38 Crimean political prisoners have critical health problems
Out of over 150 victims of politically motivated persecution in the temporarily occupied Crimea, at least 38 have critical illnesses or disabilities.
Ukrainian clerics should be ready to deploy in newly liberated territories - Vice PM
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk offered to prepare a reserve of Ukrainian clergymen to serve in the currently occupied areas of Ukraine after they are liberated.
26 May 2023
Five children remain in war-torn Avdiivka, Bakhmut over defiant parents
A total of 128 children were forcibly evacuated from the settlements across Donetsk region where hostilities are raging. Eight more children remain in place, including four in Bakhmut and one in Avdiivka.
In Melitopol, invaders use blackmail, threats to force people to obtain Russian passports
In Melitopol, Russian invaders are forcing people to obtain Russian passports through blackmail and threats.
Ukraine to punish citizens who illegally crossed border – interior minister
Ukraine will in the future adopt a law envisaging punishment for Ukrainian citizens who illegally crossed the border and will then return home.
25 May 2023
Odesa authorities say under which conditions beaches to be opened
Some beaches in Odesa may be opened after June 5, but for this, the municipal authorities and tenants must fulfill a number of conditions to ensure people's safety.
Ukraine returns another child earlier deported by Russia
Another child deported from the war zone to Russia was eventually returned to Ukraine.
Zelensky hands out awards to employees of Ukraine's cyber watchdog
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attended events to mark the Day of Ukraine's State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP).
Zelensky hands out awards to employees of Ukraine's cyber watchdog
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attended events to mark the Day of Ukraine's State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP).
Indigenous peoples of Ukraine should receive guarantees for preservation, development - Chubarov
After the deoccupation of Crimea, the indigenous peoples of Ukraine – Crimean Tatars, Karaites, and Krymchaks – should receive political, legal, and economic guarantees for their preservation and development.
Ukrainian satellite EOS SAT-1 transmits first images from orbit
EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics founded by Max Polyakov, processed the first commercial images from the satellite EOS SAT-1.
24 May 2023
Crimean Tatar Seitosmanov sentenced to 18 years in Russian prison
The Southern District Military Court of Russia has sentenced Ernes Seitosmanov, a defendant in the case of "Crimean Muslims", to 18 years in a strict regime colony.
OCU switches to new liturgical calendar
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine is switching to new calendar, as decided at the Bishops' Council on Wednesday.
Latvia to join restoration of Chernihiv region’s social infrastructure
Ukraine and Latvia will jointly restore the social infrastructure of Chernihiv region.