First Lady Zelenska on Ukraine’s first Oscar win: "We paid a terrible price for this award" but victory "is overwhelming"
Ukraine paid a terrible price for its first Oscar win, but this victory is important because the truth prevailed.
Society and Culture - Latest news
11 March 2024
Ukraine wins its first ever Oscar with ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ documentary
For the first time in the history of Ukrainian cinema, “20 Days in Mariupol”, directed by Mstyslav Chernov, won the best documentary Oscar.
Number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU at 4.3M – Eurostat
On January 31, 2024, 4.3 million people who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, had temporary protection status in the EU.
09 March 2024
Zelensky stresses significance of culture in times of war
During wartime, cultural figures are crucial as they narrate the story of Ukraine, preserve the memory of everything the Ukrainian people endure, reviving what gives people strength.
FSB shoots dead two Kazakh citizens in Moscow
Today, the authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan confirmed the preliminary information about the murder of two citizens of the country by Russian security forces in Moscow.
Excitement at Ukraine’s Antarctic base as explorers come across fin whale, in first
Ukrainian polar explorers for the first time documented an encounter with a fin whale, world’s second largest.
Canada accepts almost 250K Ukrainians fleeing war
Since the Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 248,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Canada.
08 March 2024
Nearly 60 Ukrainians and their family members evacuated from Gaza Strip to Egypt
On March 7-8, 59 Ukrainian citizens and their family members were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt.
Poland calls on refugees from Ukraine to testify about Russian war crimes
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin and Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General of Poland Adam Bodnar called on Ukrainians currently in Poland to provide their testimony to law enforcement officials of this country about Russian war crimes.
Ukrinform fundraising for Mavic drones for 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade
Ukrinform is continuing a fundraiser for three DJI MAVIC-3 quadcopters for the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians.
Zelensky on International Day for Women's Rights: Everything you do for Ukraine inspires the world
On International Women's Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ukrainian women for everything they do for the country.
Netherlands to oblige employed Ukrainian refugees to pay personal contributions
Ukrainians who moved to the Netherlands due to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will soon have to pay a personal contribution of 350 euros.
07 March 2024
Theatre building damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson
The Kherson Regional Music and Drama Theatre named after Mykola Kulish was again damaged by enemy shelling - 38 windows were shattered.
06 March 2024
Zelensky, Mitsotakis visit Odesa cathedral damaged by Russian missile strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, severely damaged by a Russian missile strike.
Number of marriages registered in Ukraine in 2023 decreased by almost 37,000
In 2023, the number of marriages registered in Ukraine decreased by 37,000, while the number of divorces increased by 6,000.
05 March 2024
Parliament’s Humanitarian Committee endorses bill to ban Russia-affiliated religious organizations
Ukraine inches closer to barring religious organizations with the decision-making center located in Russia as the Verkhovna Rada’s Humanitarian and Information Policy Committee recommended that Parliament adopt the relevant legislation.
03 March 2024
Ukrainian Economy Ministry signs agreement with Palantir to use AI in humanitarian demining
Ukraine's Ministry of Economy and Palantir, a company that specializes in software platforms for big data analytics, have signed a partnership agreement to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help Ukraine with humanitarian demining.
Residents of Donetsk region receive over 500 tonnes of charitable aid in past week
Residents of the Donetsk region received more than 500 tonnes of charitable aid over the past week.
02 March 2024
Ukrainian medical facilities receive another 240 generators
Medical facilities in Kyiv and 18 regions have received 242 generators to ensure uninterrupted work in case of power blackouts.
Vienna’s humanitarian aid to Ukraine already amounts to 292 tons
Over the past years, Vienna authorities have sent 292 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, brought in 48 trucks.
01 March 2024
Slovenia giving Ukraine EUR 1.5B for humanitarian demining
The government has approved and will submit to the Verkhovna Rada for ratification an agreement with Slovenia to support the humanitarian demining program in Ukraine in the amount of EUR 1.5 million.
Olena Zelenska speaks at Global Soft Power Index Summit
The soft power of first ladies and gentlemen is growing and will bring even more benefits to their countries.
Olena Zelenska on UK visit thanks Cameron for consistent support
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska kicked off a working visit to the UK to participate in the Soft Power Index conference.
Lithuania allocates another EUR 326K for supporting displaced Ukrainians
The Cabinet of Ministers of Lithuania by consensus approved an additional EUR 326,000 package to support Ukrainians who sought shelter from war in the country.
29 February 2024
Defense Ministry wins international arbitration award of almost UAH 19M
The international arbitration tribunal has issued awards of UAH 19 million in favor of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from foreign business entities for violating the terms of delivery of materiel.
In Ukraine, 156K square kilometers are potentially mined
Potentially 156K square kilometers remain mined in Ukraine.
Citizens of Russian Federation can obtain residence permits in Ukraine - Migration Service
Despite the open aggression, Russian citizens can exchange their temporary residence permits in Ukraine on the basis of marriage, family reunification, or employment.
On scale similar to World War II: Tasheva on export of cultural artifacts from Ukraine by Russians
The current situation is reminiscent of the Second World War in terms of the scale of the removal of cultural artifacts from the territories of Ukraine by the Russian occupiers. It is a war against Ukrainian and Tatar identity on the peninsula.
PM Shmyhal: Losses in culture and tourism sector estimated at $19.6B
As a result of the Russian armed aggression, losses in Ukraine's culture and tourism sector are estimated at $19.6 billion.
Over 900 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine as result of Russian invasion – PM Shmyhal
More than 900 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.