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.
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27 December 2023
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.
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.
President congratulates Ukrainians on Christmas
For the second year now, Ukraine has learned another form of Christmas, another dimension of it. This is Christmas in times of full-scale war. Christmas that has a different mood, context, and flavor.
Thanks to Ukrainian Army, we can celebrate Christmas in Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
In a Christmas address, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that it’s only thanks to Ukrainian soldiers that the nation can celebrate Christmas in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief sees gift from Messi
Kharkiv volunteer Yuriy Sapronov handed over a gift from Inter Miami star striker Lionel Messi to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, a signed T-shirt.
Three more Ukrainian children return from Russian-occupied territory
The team of the Save Ukraine charity organization has managed to return three more children from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory.
Veteran’s assistants receive certificates in Sumy region
The first group of nine veteran's assistants received professional certificates upon completing a training course as part of an ongoing pilot project.
De-occupied communities of Kharkiv Region purchase drones for police
Four territorial communities in Kharkiv region purchased and handed over a batch of FPV drones to the police in order to increase the efficiency of law enforcement in the de-occupied territories.
Number of books published in Ukraine grows 73% over a year
The output of book products in Ukraine increased by 73% in terms of the number of publications (printed units) and 203% in terms of circulation compared to last year.
23 December 2023
National Resistance training center for civilians to be set up in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Ukraine’s Kharkiv region will launch the Center for National Resistance Training Center for the Population as regional deputies adopted the relevant decision on December 23.
Interior Minister hands keys from new apartments to 73 border guards
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko conferred state awards on Ukraine’s border guards and handed keys to apartments in Lviv and city suburbs to 73 servicemen with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Ukrainian rail carrier launches Christmas Express retro train
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s state-run rail operator, is launching in Kyiv and Lviv a festive Christmas Express campaign, offering tickets for a retro steam train involving a Christmas show.
Ukraine mulling electronic notifications to invite men to military draft offices
The Ministry of Defense is looking into the possibility of notifying men of draft age about the need to report to the conscription offices through electronic messages.
Tallinn ready to strike deal with Kyiv on mobilizing Ukrainian men staying in Estonia
Estonia is ready to help Ukraine in mobilizing its citizens if the two countries sign a corresponding agreement.
Slovakia to hand over 16 ambulances to Ukraine
Ukraine is expected to receive 16 ambulances from the Slovak Republic.
Russians bring ‘battalion’ of propagandists to occupied Melitopol – mayor
In the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied town of Melitopol, Russian invaders have brought a large number of propagandists to spread fake news stories about living under occupation.
22 December 2023
eRecovery: over 800 people in Mykolaiv receive compensation for destroyed housing
In Mykolaiv, 866 city residents will receive compensation of UAH 37.75 million for destroyed housing under the eRecovery program.