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Ukraine should not take international assistance for granted – Czech expert

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A Czechia-based expert Pavel Havlicek with the Association for International Affairs believes international support for Ukraine even from countries traditionally perceived as Kyiv’s allies, should not be taken for granted.

12:00

Ukraine condemns Swiss film festival's plans to show 'Russians at War' documentary

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Zurich Film Festival's intention to include the documentary "Russians at War" in the program.

18 September 2024

22:24

Funds for social benefits for POWs already included in 2025 budget – reintegration ministry

Funds for social payments to military and civilian prisoners of war have been included in Ukraine's draft state budget for 2025.

18:40

Germany to donate EUR 50M for treatment of Ukrainian soldiers - embassy

Germany is set to allocate an additional EUR 50 million for the medical treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

16:04

16,000 people remain in Pokrovsk, including 177 children

Currently, 16,000 people, including 177 children, remain in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. The evacuation continues.

06:57

Ukrainian “Cultural Forces” start tour of southern states of US

The Ukrainian creative project Cultural Forces has launched the second stage of its American tour, which this time will cover the southern part of the United States. Its main goal is to familiarize Americans with Ukrainian culture and express gratitude for their support of our country.

00:30

Ukraine, Canada set to cooperate in national heritage protection

Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi and Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge discussed cooperation in the protection of national heritage and museum projects, the need to strengthen the fight against information aggression.

17 September 2024

21:40

Foreign diplomats tell of Ukrainian children sheltered by their countries

Today, at the invitation of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, a delegation consisting of diplomats from Austria, Spain, Norway, and Finland visited the city of Zaporizhzhia.

20:16

Another 10 children returned to government-controlled territory

Another 10 Ukrainian children were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.

19:44

Canada to provide Moldova with loan to support Ukrainian refugees

Moldova will receive a soft loan of 120 million Canadian dollars (about USD 92 million) from Canada to help it accept Ukrainian refugees.

18:42

79% of Ukrainians would not travel to US or EU even if they received citizenship

The vast majority of Ukrainians (79%) would still stay in Ukraine even if they were granted US or EU citizenship.

12:40

Putin’s troll factory leak exposes Russian campaign to undermine Ukraine, manipulate EU

Leaked internal documents from a Kremlin-controlled propaganda center reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections — and planted disinformation across social media platforms to undermine Ukraine.

02:23

Russia may launch another army draft wave before year-end - expert

Last Friday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on increasing the personnel cap in the army by 170,000, to 1.32 million. This may imply that the authorities could resume mobilization as early as this December.

16 September 2024

16:00

Ten Crimean political prisoners released as part of exchanges since invasion - rights watchdog

Since the outset of the occupation of Crimea, 10 political prisoners have been released as part of prisoner exchanges.

15:40

Timothy Snyder attends demining robot testing in Ukraine

American historian Timothy Snyder took part in the testing of demining robots at a training ground just outside Kyiv.

12:41

Red Cross refutes fake news about food parcels being distributed to Ukrainians

Fake information is being spread in telegram channels that the Red Cross will allegedly give every family in Ukraine a food package on September 16.

06:20

Putin consults with shamans over war - media

Vladimir Putin's visits to Tuva and then to Mongolia had, besides the formal purpose, a concealed agenda, which is consultaions with local shamans.

00:43

Zelensky awards 48 Ukrainian defenders

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 28 defenders of Ukraine with state awards.

15 September 2024

23:55

Ukraine offers six countries assistance in overcoming aftermath of floods

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to offer assistance to neighboring countries in eliminating the consequences of flooding due to heavy rainfall.

17:59

Ukraine may suspend payments to some IDPs - MP gives details

Internally displaced persons whose income exceeds UAH 9,444 per month may not be able to continue receiving payments.

08:59

Head of NP was shown remote-controlled demining equipment

The leadership of the National Police and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko attended a demonstration of demining equipment organized by the Howard Buffett Foundation.

08:31

Olena Zelenska: Every Ukrainian in Canada is ambassador of our interests

Ukraine is grateful to the community in Canada for its continued help and support amid the Russian war of aggression.

02:43

Eurostat: Highest number of residence permits in EU issued to Ukrainian citizens

More than 3.7 million first residence permits were issued in the EU to non-EU citizens in 2023, a 4.7% increase compared with 2022, and the highest number recorded to date.

14 September 2024