Zelensky talks with residents of Kharkiv region
During his visit to Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has talked with local residents.
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19 February 2024
Shmyhal discusses visa liberalization for Ukrainian citizens with Japan’s PM
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Japan, Denys Shmyhal and Fumio Kishida, discussed bilateral cooperation, the restoration of Ukraine and the liberalization of visa regime for Ukrainian citizens, including business representatives, to ensure the growth of trade between the two countries.
Zelensky visits wounded Ukrainian defenders in Kharkiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Ukrainian soldiers being treated in the hospital in Kharkiv.
Lubinets and Qatar's Minister of State discuss return of Ukrainians from Russia
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets discussed with Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwa Al-Khater the possible involvement of her country in the return of not only children but also other categories of Ukrainian citizens from Russia.
Nemtsov's daughter calls to respond to Navalny's murder by supporting Ukraine
Zhanna Nemtsova, the founder of the Boris Nemtsov Foundation, who was killed near the Kremlin in 2015, recalled the words of US President Joe Biden, who promised 'serious consequences' if Navalny dies in a Russian prison. These consequences should include comprehensive support for Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression.
Fedorov predicts launch of first electronic notary services in spring
The first electronic notary services are expected to be available this spring.
UK to extend visas for Ukrainian refugees until 2026
Ukrainians who sought sanctuary in the UK after Russia's invasion will be granted an 18-month visa under a new extension scheme.
Ukrainians submit 226,000 applications for weapon registration
Since the launch of the Unified Register of Weapons in Ukraine, citizens have already submitted almost 226,000 applications for their purchase, storage and re-registration.
18 February 2024
Syrskyi, Umerov honor soldiers who died in battles for Debaltseve
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Major General Anatoliy Barhylevych have commemorated at Askold's Grave in Kyiv the soldiers who died in the battles for Debaltseve in January-February 2015.
16 February 2024
Drones and DNA lab: United States donated assistance to police to record Russia's crimes in Ukraine
The National Police has received a new technical assistance package from the United States to document Russian crimes, which includes cars, drones, ground laser scanning systems, and a DNA laboratory.
UWC prepares key messages for actions and events until February 24
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has prepared the main theses to be used at rallies and events as part of the global advocacy campaign StandWithUkraine on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
15 February 2024
Zelensky signs law on legalization of medical cannabis
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law on the legalization of medical cannabis.
Zelensky's Representative Office in Crimea demands to stop persecution of lawyer Kurbedinov in Crimea
The Representative Office of the President of Ukraine in the ARC demands to stop the persecution of human rights activist, lawyer of political prisoners Emil Kurbedinov in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
13 February 2024
In Ukraine, there are 2,500 "safety classes" operating, according to SES
In Ukraine, there are 2,500 "safety classes" where children are taught the basics of civil defense, according to the State Emergency Service (SES).
Total family income will be taken into account for purpose of determining payments to IDPs - MSP
On 1 March, Ukraine changed the general principle of continuing payments for internally displaced persons - from now on, the total income of all family members of IDPs will be taken into account.
12 February 2024
Charity concert in U.S. raises funds for Ukrainian children’s treatment
The U.S. Ukrainian Activists (USUA) nonprofit organized a charity concert with the participation of opera star Alina Cherkasova to raise funds to finance prosthetics treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children affected by Russian war.
Disinfo watchdog debunks Russian POW torture fake photo
The photo claimed to be the one of Russian soldier Aleksei Motuz, whose fingers were allegedly cut off in Ukrainian captivity, was actually taken by Ukrainian doctors before they stitched the fingers back to a civilian teen’s arm following an circular saw accident.
11 February 2024
Kyiv rally demands reasonable terms of military service
In Kyiv, the families of drafted soldiers who are currently serving with the Armed Forces came to a rally demanding demobilization for their relatives.
Hub for ex-POWs launches in Kyiv
At the initiative of Mariupol defenders, a special hub was opened in the capital city of Kyiv to help former prisoners of war, released from Russian captivity, to keep in touch with each other, receive counseling services and rehabilitation advice.
10 February 2024
Ukraine brings back another child abducted by Russia
Another child was successfully returned from the temporarily captured part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian intelligence running anti-West, anti-Ukraine campaign in Serbia - media
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service operatives working under diplomatic cover in Serbia are coordinating a campaign aimed at expanding anti-Western sentiment in Serbia and countering international supplies of ammunition to Ukraine
09 February 2024
Ambassador: 105,000 Ukrainians are currently living in Netherlands
The number of Ukrainians in the Netherlands is 105,000, not 10,000, as it was before the full-scale Russian invasion.
In occupied Rubizhne, Lysychansk, invaders keep drafting local men into Russian army
In the temporarily occupied Rubizhne and Lysychansk, Luhansk region, Russian invaders are massively distributing draft notices among local men.
08 February 2024
Ukraine, Denmark sign declaration on medical partnership
Ukraine and Denmark have signed a declaration on strengthening the development of medical partnership.
Over 90% of Ukrainians trust Ukrainian Armed Forces
Some 93% of Ukrainians trust the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to a survey conducted by the sociological service of the Razumkov Center.
06 February 2024
Temperature record set in Kyiv on Feb 4
On Sunday, February 4, a temperature record was set in the capital of Ukraine.
05 February 2024
Refugee from Kharkiv dies in Wales
A 40-year-old Kharkiv resident, Tetiana Martynova, who left Ukraine for abroad with her 13-year-old son after the Russian invasion, was killed in Wales as a result of a car accident.
Level of support for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia growing
The level of support in Estonia for refugees from Ukraine has increased compared to the beginning of last autumn.
04 February 2024
Pope calls to pray for Ukrainians and other nations suffering from war
Pope Francis has called for prayer for peace in the world, remembering the people who suffer the most from war, including Ukrainians.
Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil to represent Ukraine at ESC 2024
In Ukraine, a duo of hip-hop artist Alyona Alyona & pop star Jerry Heil won the right to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with an entry titled Teresa & Maria.