PM: 47 humanitarian demining operators already operating in Ukraine
There are currently 47 humanitarian demining operators in Ukraine.
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31 July 2024
Underground, above-ground bomb shelters: Shmyhal instructs that schools be prepared for offline education
The government's priorities in the field of education today are to arrange safe learning conditions and provide offline education wherever possible.
Bulgaria extends support program for Ukrainian refugees until 2025
The interim government of Bulgaria has extended the state support scheme for the accommodation of Ukrainian refuges until the end of this year.
Lubinets appeals to Moskalkova on death of Azov regiment driver in Russian captivity
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets sent an immediate letter to the Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova regarding the death of Mariupol defender Oleksandr Ishchenko in Russian captivity.
Police deny providing additional security to Farion murder suspect
Viacheslav Zinchenko, the suspect in the murder of nationalist former lawmaker Iryna Farion, was not provided with additional security, and the issue concerns only enhanced security measures while he is in custody.
In UK, Ukrainian diaspora sent medical equipment to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Women's Organization (OUZ) in Coventry (UK) has purchased and sent medical equipment and hygiene products to Ukraine as part of the Save a Life charity event.
At least 361 people abducted from TOT of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since 2022 - CTRC
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 361 people have been abducted by Russians in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, including 101 representatives of the Crimean Tatar people.
30 July 2024
Lawyer: Simultaneous transfer of five political prisoners to Russia may be connected with exchange attempt
The phasing out of five political prisoners in Russia, known in the West, within a few days may be related to an attempt to exchange them.
Another 165 bomb shelters need to be built for schools in frontline regions - Fedorov
Another 165 bomb shelters need to be built for schools in the frontline regions in Ukraine.
Offline education for children wherever possible among government priorities – Zelensky
Offline education for children wherever possible due to the shelters is among the priorities of the Ukrainian government.
Russian propaganda fake: Health Ministry refutes information about spread of Dengue fever in Ukraine
The Ministry of Health has refuted information about the spread of Dengue fever in Ukraine.
This year, 121 Ukrainians received the status of victims of human trafficking
According to the National Social Service, since the beginning of 2024, 121 Ukrainians have received the status of a victim of human trafficking.
Japan to continue to support Ukraine in culture and media sector – ministry
At a meeting in Kyiv, acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Rostyslav Karandieiev and Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Moriyama Masahito discussed cooperation and support for Ukraine in the culture sector.
Kremlin wants Ukraine to be associated with terrorism - rights activists
The aggressor has developed a "comprehensive plan to combat terrorism", in which the words "Ukraine" and "terrorism" seem almost synonymous.
Spanish agency AECID plans to join humanitarian demining in Ukraine
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) will consider participating in humanitarian demining projects and co-financing them.
29 July 2024
Lviv doctors remove malignant kidney tumour from two-year-old girl
Doctors at the St Nicholas Children's Hospital of the First Medical Association of Lviv removed a giant malignant kidney tumour from a two-year-old resident of Ternopil, Mariia.
Ferris wheel on Podil in Kyiv is being checked after cable broke on cable car
Law enforcement agencies are checking the operation of the Ferris Wheel attraction in Podil after a man died as a result of a cable break on a cable car across the Dnipro in Kyiv.
Almost 4,000 convicts join Army to defend nation - MP
A total of 3,823 convicted citizens have already deployed at the frontlines as part of the Ukrainian defense forces after signing a contract.
Japan’s education minister visits Irpin, Bucha
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Science of Japan, Moriyama Masahito, on Monday, July 29, toured Irpin and Bucha in Kyiv region, paying a visit to the Nemyshaiv Vocational College in the Bucha district.
28 July 2024
Ukraine's defense, health ministries working on creation of single medical space - Umerov
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a medical management system and is working to create a single medical space together with the Ministry of Health.
Disappearance of some icons and unauthorised construction in Pochayiv Lavra: what ICIP inspection found
A commission of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has revealed a number of violations during an inspection of the state property of the Holy Dormition Pochayiv Lavra in Ternopil region, which is in the free use of the UOC-MP.
27 July 2024
Ukraine, NATO to create five rehabilitation centers for military personnel - Umerov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has emphasized the importance of introducing an effective military rehabilitation system in Ukraine.
Zelensky visits Ukrainian soldiers undergoing treatment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Ukrainian defenders undergoing treatment and presented them with state awards.
26 July 2024
Ex-MP Farion's murder suspect pleads not guilty
Viacheslav Zinchenko, the suspect in the murder of nationalist former lawmaker Iryna Farion, told journalists after a measure of restraint for chosen for him that he did not kill the linguistics professor, the Suspilne.Lviv news outlet quoted Zinchenko as saying in the courtroom.
Pentagon welcomes group of Ukrainian students on tour
A group of Ukrainian university students from Kyiv visited the Pentagon earlier this week to learn more about the U.S. Defense Department and gain insight into how Washington provides support for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
I don't know a country that would launch demobilization amid war – Rada Chair
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, commenting on the possibility of adopting a law on demobilization, called to remember the mistakes of the past and not to repeat them.
UNESCO calls on Russia to refrain from actions that may harm Ukraine's cultural heritage
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has called on Russia to refrain from any actions that would inflict direct or indirect damage on the properties and buffer zone, cultural heritage of Ukraine as a whole and properties inscribed on the Tentative List.
Yacht, restaurant car, dozens of houses and land plots: how much property was seized from Medvedchuk
The property of former MP Viktor Medvedchuk, which is currently seized in criminal proceedings, includes the Royal Romance yacht and more than 30 land plots.
25 July 2024
Ukraine must expand international influence of its art - Zelensky’s Office chief
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met in video conference mode with the chiefs of national cultural institutions, art and film directors, actors, singers, musicians, and producers.
PM Shmyhal visits clinics in Kherson region subjected to enemy strikes
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine visited a number of healthcare facilities in Kherson region.