'Chestnut Run' event held in Kyiv
The traditional annual "Chestnut Run" was held on Kyiv Day, May 28. This year, the event was held for the 30th time.
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28 May 2023
Sunflowers near embassy in Washington: Ukrainian activists draw attention to Russian war crimes
The representatives of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, activists and diplomats held a rally near Russia’s embassy in Washington, having planted sunflowers on the lawns as one of the main symbols of Ukraine’s struggle for freedom.
Teenager illegally deported by Russians from occupied Mariupol returns to Ukraine
Ukraine has managed to bring back Viacheslav, a teenager who had been illegally deported by Russians from the Donetsk region’s temporarily occupied city of Mariupol.
Rada proposes to establish cultural, information centres of enslaved nations of Russia in Ukraine
The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy, MP from the Servant of the People party, Nikita Poturaev, has proposed to create cultural and information centres for enslaved peoples living in Russia in Ukraine.
27 May 2023
Mayors of Mariupol, Brussels discuss reconstruction of Ukrainian city
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko and Brussels Mayor Philippe Close have discussed options for cooperation in matters of reviving Mariupol after the city is liberated from Russian forces.
Expert: There is powerful pro-Ukrainian segment in Hungary
The results of opinion polls in Hungary show the presence of a powerful pro-Ukrainian segment.
At least 38 Crimean political prisoners have critical health problems
Out of over 150 victims of politically motivated persecution in the temporarily occupied Crimea, at least 38 have critical illnesses or disabilities.
Ukrainian clerics should be ready to deploy in newly liberated territories - Vice PM
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk offered to prepare a reserve of Ukrainian clergymen to serve in the currently occupied areas of Ukraine after they are liberated.
26 May 2023
Five children remain in war-torn Avdiivka, Bakhmut over defiant parents
A total of 128 children were forcibly evacuated from the settlements across Donetsk region where hostilities are raging. Eight more children remain in place, including four in Bakhmut and one in Avdiivka.
In Melitopol, invaders use blackmail, threats to force people to obtain Russian passports
In Melitopol, Russian invaders are forcing people to obtain Russian passports through blackmail and threats.
Ukraine to punish citizens who illegally crossed border – interior minister
Ukraine will in the future adopt a law envisaging punishment for Ukrainian citizens who illegally crossed the border and will then return home.
25 May 2023
Odesa authorities say under which conditions beaches to be opened
Some beaches in Odesa may be opened after June 5, but for this, the municipal authorities and tenants must fulfill a number of conditions to ensure people's safety.
Ukraine returns another child earlier deported by Russia
Another child deported from the war zone to Russia was eventually returned to Ukraine.
Zelensky hands out awards to employees of Ukraine's cyber watchdog
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attended events to mark the Day of Ukraine's State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP).
Indigenous peoples of Ukraine should receive guarantees for preservation, development - Chubarov
After the deoccupation of Crimea, the indigenous peoples of Ukraine – Crimean Tatars, Karaites, and Krymchaks – should receive political, legal, and economic guarantees for their preservation and development.
Ukrainian satellite EOS SAT-1 transmits first images from orbit
EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics founded by Max Polyakov, processed the first commercial images from the satellite EOS SAT-1.
24 May 2023
Crimean Tatar Seitosmanov sentenced to 18 years in Russian prison
The Southern District Military Court of Russia has sentenced Ernes Seitosmanov, a defendant in the case of "Crimean Muslims", to 18 years in a strict regime colony.
OCU switches to new liturgical calendar
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine is switching to new calendar, as decided at the Bishops' Council on Wednesday.
Latvia to join restoration of Chernihiv region’s social infrastructure
Ukraine and Latvia will jointly restore the social infrastructure of Chernihiv region.
Mariupol to receive French assistance in development of coastal areas after de-occupation
The Donetsk region’s Mariupol, upon its de-occupation, is expected to receive expert assistance from French cities regarding the development of infrastructure and coastal areas.
23 May 2023
Russia holding about 24,000 Ukrainian civilians hostage – ombudsman
About 24,000 Ukrainian civilians are remaining in Russian captivity, according to the data from the Unified Register of Missing Persons.
22 May 2023
Russians using pirated software to gain access to Ukrainians’ devices
The Russians are looking for new tools to gain unauthorized access to the information systems run by organizations and individuals in Ukraine.
Nine more parishes move to OCU in Khmelnytsky region
In the Khmelnytsky region, nine more parishes of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, which were previously subordinate to the UOC of the Moscow Patriarchate, have registered their charters.
Ukrainian Festival in NYC raises money for Armed Forces
A Ukrainian street festival was held in Manhattan, Friday through Sunday, where funds were raised to support the embattled nation.
Zelensky honors memory of victims of Soviet political repression
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the victims of the Great Terror committed by the totalitarian communist regime on Ukrainian lands in 1937-1938.
Ukrainian audio guide launched in Stockholm museum
A Ukrainian-language audio guide has been launched at Nordiska museet – a Sweden’s museum of culture and ethnography.
Minister Tkachenko: Ukraine’s recovery program to involve cultural heritage
The scale of the looting of Ukrainian cultural monuments by Russian invaders has been unprecedented since World War 2.
Pope Francis calls on international community to continue to stand by Ukrainian people
On Sunday, Pope Francis called on the international community not to get used to conflicts and violence, and to continue to stand by the Ukrainian people.
21 May 2023
Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression
Today Ukraine is marking Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression.
20 May 2023
Pope appoints cardinal to lead Ukraine peace mission
The Holy See Press Office confirms that Pope Francis has entrusted Cardinal Matteo Zuppi with a mission to help ease the tensions in the Ukraine conflict.