Invaders keep abducting children from occupied territories – National Resistance Center
The occupation administrations of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine continue to deport Ukrainian children to the territory of Russia.
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26 August 2023
25 August 2023
Klitschko, Brussels mayor discuss holding of Kyiv Investment Forum in November
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Brussels Mayor Philippe Close have discussed the holding of the Kyiv Investment Forum that is to be held in November in the Belgian capital.
Lubinets, President of Portugal discuss return of children deported by Russia
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets discussed the return of children deported by Russia with President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
24 August 2023
Lit candles laid out in shape of Ukraine’s Coat of Arms in Dnipro
On the occasion of Independence Day, a total of 1,756 lit candles have been laid out in the shape of Ukraine’s Coat of Arms and the Ukrainian words for ‘free’, ‘strong’ and ‘unbreakable’ in a local park in the city of Dnipro.
President, First Lady honor memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska have honored the memory of the country’s defenders fallen in the Russian-Ukrainian war and have taken part in the solemn event ‘Prayer for Ukraine’.
Ceremonial events dedicated to Independence Day take place in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
The ceremonial events dedicated to Independence Day of Ukraine have taken place in Kyiv’s Sophia Square with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, foreign high-ranking officials and the military.
Zelensky: When one says ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ - the whole world responds ‘Glory to the Heroes!’
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the nation on the 32nd anniversary of Independence of Ukraine.
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
On Thursday, August 24, Ukraine marks the 32nd anniversary of Independence.
Most Ukrainians retain positive attitude toward IDPs, women with children who fled country since war-start
Some 85% of Ukrainians have a warm attitude toward internally displaced persons, another 10% have a neutral stance, and only 5% treat them negatively.
23 August 2023
Ukrainian flag raised outside Verkhovna Rada
The State Flag of Ukraine was raised outside the building of the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, August 23.
Ukrainian Flag Day: State leadership attends solemn ceremony
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and the country’s top political and military leadership took part in the ceremony of raising the State Flag of Ukraine.
Ukraine marks National Flag Day
Today, August 23, 2023, Ukraine is marking Day of the National Flag.
Russian court upholds Ukraine’s ex-Navy officer’s verdict
Kremlin-controlled Supreme Court in temporarily occupied Crimea upheld the verdict handed down by the Dzhankoy district court, which sentenced reserve officer of the Ukrainian Navy, Oleksiy Kyseliov, to 8.5 years of imprisonment.
UWC organizing charity lottery in support of Ukrainian defenders
The Ukrainian World Congress’s #UniteWithUkraine initiative and the Ukrainian-Canadian company Saint Javelin are organizing Independence Lifeline – a charity lottery for the Independence Day of Ukraine.
Russian forces "confiscating" homes of Tokmak residents - General Staff
Russian soldiers deployed from the Republic of Buryatia are actively engaged in looting and humiliating the Ukrainian population in the temporarily occupied town of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region.
22 August 2023
Russian court upholds ‘sentence’ to Ukrainian human rights defender Butkevych
The First Court of Appeal of General Jurisdiction in Moscow rejected the appeal against the sentence of 13 years in a penal colony passed in the case of Ukrainian human rights defender, captured serviceman Maksym Butkevych by a "court" in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region.
In Ukraine, 72% of military servicemen concerned about their future - Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Some 72% of military personnel have concerns about their life in the post-war country, and 75% have faced problems with passing physicals.
Crimean Tatar publishing project Kitap Qalesi appears in Ukraine
The Crimean Tatar publishing project Kitap Qalesi ("Book Fortress") has started working.
Dzhaparova meets with new UNICEF regional director
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova held a meeting with Regina De Dominicis, newly appointed UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe.
In Ukraine, 1,172 children considered missing - Ombudsman’s Office
A total of 1,172 children remain missing in Ukraine since the outset of the full-scale war.
Bulgaria trying to minimize influence of Russian propaganda
In Bulgaria’s media space, measures are taken to reduce the influence of Russian propaganda.
21 August 2023
Kyiv preparing to open exhibition of destroyed enemy military equipment
Kyiv is preparing to open an exhibition of destroyed military equipment of the Russian invaders on Khreshchatyk Street.
Royal Philips pledges support for Olena Zelenska Foundation projects
The Royal Philips company announced its support for the projects of the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
20 August 2023
Zelenska visits Dutch oncology center where Ukrainian children undergo treatment
The spouse of the President of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited the Princess Maxima Children's Oncology Center in the Netherlands.
Russian invaders sending threats to Kherson region’s residents via social media - watchdog
Residents of Kherson have been receiving messages containing threats of physical violence, being targeted by enemy bots.
Russia’s Luna-25 interplanetary station crashes during lunar landing
The Russian automatic interplanetary station Luna-25 “ceased to exist” as a result of a collision with the Moon's surface.
19 August 2023
Ukraine, UN sign preventive plan to protect children's rights amid Russian aggression
Ukraine and the UN have signed a joint preventive plan to prevent and stop gross violations of children's rights in the context of Russia's armed aggression.
U.S. extends Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months
The United States has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainian citizens who previously received it for 18 months - from October 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.
Poll says 52% of Ukrainian employers fear psychological problems of disabled war veterans
In Ukraine, 52% of employers consider the psychological problems of disabled veterans an obstacle to hiring them.
18 August 2023
Austria’s ORF “regrets” misleading audience by report on Ukraine mobilization effort
The Austrian public broadcaster ORF admitted that their report about “forced military draft” in Ukraine aired footage that does not correspond to the topic.