Latvia to hand over 14 more cars seized from drunk drivers to Ukraine
The Government of Latvia had decided to hand over 14 more cars confiscated from drunken drivers to Ukraine free of charge.
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26 January 2024
25 January 2024
Bulgaria extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees
In accordance with the decision of the European Commission, the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria announced the extension of temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine.
EU, Lithuania provide EUR 15.5M for school shelters in Ukraine
The European Commission is allocating EUR 15 million to build new school shelters in Ukraine. Lithuania is contributing an additional EUR 0.5 million and taking responsibility for implementing the project.
Italy rejects Russia’s fake report of Italian officer’s death in Ukraine
Italy on Wednesday refuted the Russian fake report claiming an Italian lieutenant colonel had died on Ukrainian soil, calling out Russia’s disinformation as a weapon in psychological warfare.
24 January 2024
Russia seeks to “deter, silence” all criticism of war against Ukraine - British intel
British intelligence analysts have analyzed new Russian legislation designed to suppress criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Cabinet of Ministers allocates ₴34 million to repair camp for Russian prisoners
The government has allocated UAH 34 million from the reserve fund to the Ministry of Justice to repair one of the camps for holding Russian prisoners.
Government approves subvention to support healthcare sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure and conditions for granting subventions to local budgets for support in the healthcare system in the amount of more than UAH 1.7 billion.
23 January 2024
Documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" nominated for Oscars
A documentary about the first days of the Russian siege of Ukraine’s Mariupol has been officially nominated for Oscars in the Documentary Feature Film category.
22 January 2024
Shmyhal and Tusk pay tribute to fallen soldiers in Kyiv
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Denys Shmyhal and Donald Tusk, laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen Ukrainian Defenders on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
Ukraine marking Unity Day
Today, January 22, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day to honor the signing by Ukrainian People's Republic (UPR) and the West Ukrainian People’s Republic (WUPR) of the Unification Act back in 1919.
Ukraine official explains Russia’s mocking of Ukraine’s achievements on gender issues
The Russian leadership deliberately manipulates and belittles the issue of gender policy in Ukraine.
Politico recognizes Ukraine House in Davos as best pavilion
The Ukraine House, which worked during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, this week, was recognized as the best pavilion.
21 January 2024
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.
Bundestag delegation visits Irpin
A delegation of the German Bundestag has visited Irpin in the Kyiv region.
All believers in Ukraine entitled to safety, protection, free expression - ombudsman
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, says all believers in Ukraine have the right to safety, protection, and free expression of their beliefs.
Slovakia resuming cultural cooperation with Russia, Belarus
The newly-appointed Culture Minister of Slovakia, Martina Šimkovičová, on Saturday ordered that the ban be lifted on cultural cooperation with Russia and Belarus.
Canada accepts over 210K displaced Ukrainians
Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 210,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Canada.
20 January 2024
Rescuers receive demining equipment from foreign partners
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has received two pyrotechnic heavy-duty vehicles for the transportation of explosives and a platform semi-trailer from foreign partners.
Kindergarten set up in Kharkiv subway
A kindergarten has started operating in the Kharkiv subway, with 650 children already enrolled.
Reuters stops referring to Russia’s war in Ukraine as "crisis"
Almost two years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, one of the world's largest news agencies, Reuters, corrected the heading "Ukraine crisis" on its website to "Ukraine and Russia at war."
Leaders of Ukrainian organizations met with newly appointed Ambassador to Denmark
Heads of Ukrainian NGOs in Denmark met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Denmark Andriy Yanevsky and his wife Yuliia Sibirtseva.
19 January 2024
Zelensky announces results of United24 platform for 2023
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the results of the United24 fundraising platform for 2023.
Poland extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2025
Poland has extended the mechanism of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after February 24, 2022 and remain in the country for a year.
In Rivne region, UAH 110 thousand raised to repair ward of the regional center for combat trauma
Residents of the Rivne region united in the 'Zirkovyi Vertep', and raised 110 thousand hryvnias to repair a ward of the regional Center for Combat Trauma.
18 January 2024
GovTech centre to be opened in Kyiv
The organizers of the World Economic Forum will open a GovTech centre in Kyiv, which will be the second after the one in Berlin.
17 January 2024
EU not eyeing strategy of returning displaced Ukrainians - MFA Spain
The strategy of returning Ukrainian refugees to their homeland is not yet being discussed in the European Union.
16 January 2024
Russia eyes asylum seekers as potential intelligence assets – Finland’s counterintelligence
Finland's security police (SUPO) says Russia’s intelligence is running a recruitment campaign targeting asylum seekers intending to cross into Finland to turn them into spies.
15 January 2024
UN presents Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Ukraine for 2024
The United Nations has presented the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Ukraine for 2024.
Estonia will not deport Ukrainian men of conscription age - Kallas
The Estonian government is not planning to deport Ukrainian men of conscription age to Ukraine.
How Russia abducts Ukrainian children – Reuters special report
Reuters has recently published a large-scale report on how Russian officials and their collaborators spirit away Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied areas.