Domestic violence rate up by 80% on year - prosecutors
Since year-start, 8,185 criminal proceedings related to domestic violence have been initiated in Ukraine, which is 80% more than in the same period last year.
Society and Culture
04 October 2024
Decisions made in Paris to boost Coalition on return of Ukrainian children – Ambassador
The decisions made by the foreign ministers of France and Canada during their meeting in Paris will significantly accelerate the efforts of the International Coalition focused on return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
Estonia urges PACE to draw salvage plan for Russia-abducted Ukrainian children
Kadri Tali, the head of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), on Wednesday called on the assembly to set out an action plan for the return of the children removed from Ukraine to Russia, as well as missing children.
Ukraine’s Honorary Consulate launched in Kobe, Japan
The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Japan has opened its doors in the city of Kobe. It is chaired by the President of the Association of Ukrainianists, Kobe Gakuin University Professor Yoshihiko Okabe.
EANA sets up committee to counter disinformation
The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) at its general assembly held in Rome on October 4 decided to create a committee to counter disinformation.
03 October 2024
Rutte visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, while on a visit to Ukraine, reaffirmed Allies’ readiness to help Ukraine with the treatment and rehabilitation of its soldiers.
Ukraine launches Army Recruitment Center in Poland
The first Recruitment Center for the Ukrainians willing to join Ukraine’s Army ranks was opened at the Consulate in Lublin.
CIA seeks informants in China, North Korea, Iran through online ads
The Central Intelligence Agency in the U.S. is expanding an online drive to recruit more informants in China, North Korea, and Iran.
Volyn tragedy: Poland praises Ukraine's plans to begin exhumation work
Warsaw has reacted positively to a statement by the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance (UINR), which, in response to an appeal from Polish citizens, plans to search for the remains of victims of the Volyn tragedy in 2025.
Four more children brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory
Four more children aged 3 to 17 years have been returned to the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government, including one child deprived of parental care.
Ukraine approves Demographic Development Strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Demographic Development Strategy of Ukraine until 2040, drafted by the Ministry of Social Policy.
02 October 2024
Over 33,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman
More than 33,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Captured journalists mentioned in PACE resolution for first time as separate category – MP
A PACE resolution adopted today contains for the first time a separate mention of captured journalists, including many civilian journalists who documented the crimes of the Russian authorities in occupied Crimea.
Zelensky’s Office chief speaks at meeting of Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
The Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, delivered a video address to launch the third meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
01 October 2024
Zelensky visits wounded servicemen
On Ukraine's Defenders and Defendresses Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited military personnel undergoing treatment at one of the hospitals.
Ukrainian leaders honor memory of fallen warriors
On October 1, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and the leadership of the President's Office honored the memory of fallen warriors on Ukraine’s Defenders' Day.
Zelensky congratulated soldiers on Day of Defenders of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. He noted that today is the day thanks to which there is tomorrow, and we are standing here, on our land, in our capital.
Border guards see drop in illegal border crossings
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine records a tendency toward a decrease in the number of illegal border crossing attempts.
Another three Ukrainian children make it out of temporarily occupied areas
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky, three more children and their mother were returned from the temporarily occupied Donetsk region to the government-controlled area.
Deputy Head of Central Election Commission explains why resolution on accounting polling stations adopted
The Central Election Commission (CEC) resolution "On the resumption of functioning of the automated information and communication system 'State Voter Register' regarding the permanent accounting of polling stations" was adopted primarily to update the data in the State Voter Register.
Modular settlement for displaced persons opened in Transcarpathia
In Tiachiv district of Transcarpathian region, a modular settlement for displaced persons was opened with the support of international partners.
30 September 2024
Ukrzaliznytsia overcomes consequences of night shelling in Mykolaiv region - which trains have changed their traffic
Ukrzaliznytsia has temporarily changed the movement of trains 109, 110, 102, 101 due to the Russian shelling of Mykolaiv region on the night of September 30.
Singer Jamala's documentary gets Gold Dophin awards at Cannes festival
A Ukrainian documentary "Jamala. Songs of Freedom" won at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.
Russia leaves almost 1,000 libraries across Ukraine destroyed or damaged
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the enemy destroyed or damaged almost a thousand libraries home to more than 200 million Ukrainian books.
In Lysychansk, occupiers urging young people sign contracts with Russian army
In the temporarily occupied city of Lysychansk in Luhansk region, Russian troops are encouraging youth to sign contracts with the Russian army after finishing school and reaching adulthood.
SSU National Academy trains specialists to conduct special operations on large scale - rector
The National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine is set to train specialists who will be able to conduct special operations on a large scale.
Russian passports imposed on Ukrainians under occupation have no legal force – Ukraine’s Justice Ministry
The Ministry of Justice notes that Russian passports, which were forcibly handed to Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories, bear no legal force.
Government lifts ban on AC use in state offices, external illumination
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the recommendation to state authorities and state-owned enterprises to stop using air conditioners, as well as external illumination of buildings and adjacent territories.
29 September 2024
Zelensky commemorates Babyn Yar massacre victims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attended an event in Kyiv to commemorate the victims of the Babyn Yar tragedy.