Russians deliberately delay repatriation of bodies of fallen defenders - Coordination Centre
The Russian side is deliberately delaying the repatriation of the bodies of the dead Ukrainian soldiers.
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21 May 2024
UN: Humanitarian aid to Ukraine decreasing as needs keep growing
The representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine, Karolina Lindholm Billing, says humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation is on decline, while needs have been increasing for more than two years.
Kherson region’s community receives 20 generators from Netherlands
Residents of the Beryslav community in the Kherson region received 20 generators as charitable aid from the Netherlands.
Almost two-thirds of Poles want fortifications on border with Russia, Belarus
A total of 64% of Polish citizens support the idea to erect a network of fortifications on the border with Russia and Belarus.
20 May 2024
Russia keeps imposing propaganda, disinfo on residents of occupied areas - watchdog
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders continue to circulate propaganda newspapers among employees of budget-fed institutions.
Interreligious prayer event dedicated to Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression held in Kyiv
An interreligious prayer event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression of the Communist Regime was held in Kyiv on Sunday.
19 May 2024
Latvian FM runs half marathon to raise money for drones for Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, took part in the Riga Marathon to raise funds for drones for Ukraine.
Charity motorcycle rally in support of men's health was held in Odesa
In Odesa, bikers in classic costumes joined the global Gentleman's Ride campaign. The purpose of the motorcycle rally is to raise funds and draw attention to prostate cancer research and men's mental health.
Fico's condition stabilized after assassination attempt, but remains serious
Slovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said on Saturday that the condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stabilized after the assassination attempt, but remains serious.
18 May 2024
Rallies in support of Mariupol defenders held in Lviv and Zaporizhzhia
On 18 May, rallies in support of the defenders of Mariupol, who have been in Russian captivity for two years, were held in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv.
Evil of genocide changed ideological cover, but did not change its essence and targets - Zelensky
Ten years ago, the evil of genocide renewed its form and changed its ideological perception, but did not change its essence and targets.
Ukraine commemorates victims of genocide against Crimean Tatars
On Saturday, May 18, Ukraine marks the Day of Struggle for the Rights of the Crimean Tatar People and commemorates the victims of genocide against the Crimean Tatars on the 80th anniversary of the tragedy of their mass deportation.
Representatives of Ukraine and Poland discuss cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian defenders
A meeting was held with the participation of ministries and services of Ukraine and Poland, as well as business representatives from the Polish side, on cooperation between the two countries in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and prosthetics.
Medical institutions of Dnipropetrovsk region receive mobile equipment from international partners
Medical institutions in the Dnipropetrovsk region received 40 mobile workstations for intensive care units, 100 laptops, and 10 printers from Finnish and American partners to facilitate and modernize their work.
17 May 2024
Ukrainian MFA, embassies of 24 countries reaffirm their commitment to upholding equality
Today, on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT+), the Council on Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) and diplomats of other countries reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to upholding equality and respect for the human rights and dignity of all members of society, including LGBTQI+ persons and their allies.
Czechia launching project to help displaced Ukrainians willing to return home
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic is launching a pilot project to facilitate voluntary return to Ukraine for the Ukrainians displaced by the Russian war.
EU allocates EUR 15M to support 150 Ukrainian media outlets
The European Union supports Ukrainian mass media both at the national and regional levels. In total, EUR 15 million have already been donated as part of the assistance to the media.
Work on dismantling "kiosk church" UOC-MP in Kyiv will continue next week
Next week, the foundation slab remaining from the demolished kiosk chapel, which the UOC-MP community had built unauthorisedly near the National Museum of History of Ukraine, will be removed.
16 May 2024
Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Ankara
The Ukrainian community in Ankara celebrated Vyshyvanka Day today, with diaspora residents dressed in embroidered shirts gathering in the Ukrainian Park, where trees from Ukraine were planted last year.
Zelensky hands state awards to soldiers in Kharkiv
During a working tour to Kharkiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with the fighters from the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, honoring them with state awards.
Attempt on Fico: Russian propaganda desperately trying to put blame on Ukraine
The key threat to Ukraine at the moment in the context of the recent attempt on Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is Russian propaganda trying to find a Ukrainian trace in the tragedy.
Ukraine celebrates Vyshyvanka Day
Today, on the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians traditionally celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, the day of the national embroidered shirt.
Japan, UNDP donate six mobile DNA labs, 26 vehicles to Ukraine police
Ukraine’s forensic experts with the National Police received from the Japanese Government and UNDP a batch of six mobile DNA labs and 26 vehicles.
15 May 2024
Most Ukrainians believe strikes targeting energy infrastructure part of Russia’s long-term strategy
Some 74 percent of Ukrainians believe Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure facilities across the country are part of the aggressor’s long-term strategy in the ongoing war.
Ombudsman: Ukraine documents 292 cases of sexual violence by Russian forces
To date, 292 cases of sexual violence perpetrated by the Russian invasion force since the full-scale war have been recorded in Ukraine.
Russian bombs destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage - British intel
Since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 3,000 objects and cultural institutions have been destroyed and damaged by Russian attacks, and more than $3 billion will be needed to restore cultural heritage that has been affected.
14 May 2024
Half of displaced Ukrainians would return home from Europe - poll
Only half of the Ukrainian refugees in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic are ready to return home if the conditions are right.
War veterans’ pizzeria in Kyiv hosts lunch for Kuleba, Blinken
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a working lunch downtown Kyiv at Veterano Pizza, a catering establishment launched by Ukraine’s war veterans.
13 May 2024
Olena Zelenska: Culture, humanitarian projects increase understanding between Ukraine, Serbia
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, is in Belgrade at the invitation of the First Lady of Serbia, Tamara Vucic, to participate in a conference on mental health.
12 May 2024
Pope repeats call for full POW swap between Russia, Ukraine
During the Sunday prayer, Pope Francis repeated the appeal he made on Easter, that of the general exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, also called to pray for peace, and thanked journalists on the occasion of the World Day of Public Communications.