Power engineers return electricity to residents of Rivne region
Power engineers in the Rivne region have fully restored electricity distribution to residents of the region after the morning strikes by the Russian Federation.
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21 September 2023
20 September 2023
Guterres: Half of Ukraine’s population need humanitarian assistance
About 18 million Ukrainians need humanitarian assistance because of Russian aggression.
Russia orders to print 230,000 certificates for "family members of perished veterans"
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation ordered more than 750,000 certificates for "combat veterans" and 230,000 – for family members of perished "veterans".
19 September 2023
By 2033, Ukraine population to drop to 35M - demography expert
According to the optimistic forecast drawn by the Institute of Demography and Social Research, in 10 years, no more than 35 million people will live in Ukraine within the borders as of 1991.
Domestic violence in Ukraine: 192,000 reports since year-start
Since the start of 2023, law enforcers in Ukraine have registered a total of 192,000 domestic violence reports.
18 September 2023
20 days in Mariupol to compete for Oscars
The Ukrainian Oscars Committee selected Mstislav Chernov's documentary 20 Days in Mariupol as Ukraine’s entry for the Academy Award in the Best International Feature Film category.
Over 200 Russian soldiers surrender to Ukraine thanks to "I Want to Live" project
Due to the "I Want to Live" project launched by the Ukrainian government, 216 Russian soldiers surrendered over the past 12 months, and more than a thousand servicemen are waiting to be transferred across the front line.
Ukraine, European Commission to develop cooperation in mental health
Ukraine and the European Commission will develop cooperation in the areas of medical evacuation, mental health and European integration.
Russia using US churches in spy operations – media
Russia has been widely infiltrating Orthodox church in the U.S. to recruit intelligence sources, which has been confirmed by an FBI probe.
17 September 2023
Environmental damage caused by Russia’s invasion reached $57B
Damage to the environment caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reached $57 billion.
Pope prays for peace in Ukraine
During the Sunday prayer, Pope Francis gave a short greeting to the pilgrims from Ukraine, present in St. Peter's Square, and called on them to pray for Ukraine.
Kherson mayor in Russian captivity as per ICRC data - son
The International Committee of the Red Cross has confirmed that Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolyhaiev remains in Russian captivity.
Kyiv, Berlin sign partnership agreement
The capitals of Ukraine and Germany - Kyiv and Berlin - signed a partnership agreement.
15 September 2023
12 thousand families receive funds for housing repairs under the 'eRecovery' program
As of today, 12 thousand Ukrainian families have received funds for housing repairs under the state program ‘eRecovery’.
UN expects worsening of humanitarian situation in Ukraine
The UN expects the humanitarian situation in Ukraine to worsen if the current trend continues and plans to provide humanitarian aid to 11 million Ukrainians this year.
Poltava specialists restore 40 houses in two villages of Kherson region
Specialists from Poltava region restored 40 houses in two villages of Kherson region - Chkalove and Pravdyne – that were damaged by the war.
14 September 2023
Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukrainian Jewish community
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Ukrainian soldiers representing the Jewish community and rabbis on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Six Ukrainian children returned from Russia arrive in The Hague
Six Ukrainian children, who were successfully returned from Russia after the invasion forces deported them from Ukraine, arrived in The Hague.
About 22,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman
As many as 22,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman, Cherkasy region.
Reconstruction of kindergarten destroyed by Russians starts in Byshiv, Kyiv region
In the village of Byshiv, in the Kyiv region, at the expense of the fund for the elimination of the consequences of armed aggression, one of the buildings of the 'Kashtan' kindergarten, destroyed by Russian invaders, will be rebuilt.
Some 11,000 Hasidic pilgrims already in Ukraine’s Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Nearly 11,000 Hasidic Jews have already arrived in Uman, Cherkasy region, where Rabbi Hachman’s Tomb is located.
13 September 2023
Israeli police arrive in Uman to protect public order on Rosh Hashanah
The Israeli police have arrived in Uman to protect public order during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Deputy Head of Russian Ministry of Health is not allowed to attend WHO meeting in Denmark
Russian Deputy Health Minister Oleg Salagay was not allowed to enter Denmark, where he was going to attend a meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hungary’s Jobbik party furious over “fascist coup” claim in Russian history textbook
The Hungarian far-right parliamentary party Jobbik condemns the assessment of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 laid down in a Russian school history textbook as a “fascist coup” and demands decisive action from the Hungarian government in this regard.
Presidential Administration shows how Poltava residents help rebuild Pravdyne in Kherson region
Craftsmen from the Poltava region are helping to rebuild houses and infrastructure destroyed by the enemy in the village of Pravdyne, in the Kherson region.
Zelensky speaks with students from leading Dutch universities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky talked with students from The Hague and Leiden via video link, while students from other educational institutions followed the event online.
12 September 2023
Ex-CIA chief covers tuition fees for son of fallen Ukrainian soldier
The former CIA Director, David Petraeus, paid all scholarship fees for the son of the fallen Ukrainian hero, Oleh Snitsar, who studies at the American University Kyiv.
Book about Russian crimes presented in Yahidne village, Chernihiv region
A presentation of the book 'Struggle of the Unconquered: Crimes of the Russian Occupiers in the Chernihiv Region' was held in the village of Yahidne, in the Chernihiv region.
Israeli Ambassador visits Dnipro for first time since beginning of war
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky arrived in Dnipro for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, where he met with local authorities and the Jewish community.
97 facilities restored in Kyiv region at expense of the Fund for Elimination of Consequences of Armed Aggression
In the Kyiv region, 97 facilities will be restored at the expense of the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, and work has already begun on seven facilities.