Lubinets: 386 Ukrainian children adopted in Russia
There is confirmed information that 386 Ukrainian children have been adopted in Russia.
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03 September 2023
02 September 2023
MFA Ukraine comments on Nobel Foundation retracting Russia invitation
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Oleg Nikolenko, called the Nobel Foundation's decision to cancel the invitation to the Nobel Prize awarding ceremony to ambassadors from Russia and Belarus “a victory for humanism.”
Nobel Foundation retracts invitation for ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran
The Nobel Foundation said its decision to invite all ambassadors to the Nobel Prize award ceremony provoked “strong reactions", thus, it canceled invitation for Russia, Belarus, Iran and Sweden's far-right party.
Russia-held Ukrainian political prisoner in critical condition – ombudsman
Ihor Kiryanenko, a doctor and private entrepreneur illegally held captive by Russian invaders, is in critical condition and in need of immediate medical assistance.
Russians exploiting schools in temporarily occupied territories to exert pressure on Ukrainian citizens - army spox
Russian invaders use schools in the occupied territories as a method of pressure on Ukrainian citizens.
Minister Lisovyi: 500,000 Ukrainian children begin studies abroad
A total of 500,000 Ukrainian children started the school year abroad.
Lubinets on return of children from Russia: Ukraine does 99% of work
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets announced positive news regarding the return of Ukrainians kidnapped by Russia.
01 September 2023
Government allocates ₴1.5 billion to regions to equip shelters in schools - Shmyhal
This year, the government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion to the regions to equip shelters in schools.
Ukrzaliznycia launches online ordering service for inclusive railcars
Ukrzaliznytsia JSC is launching a new online service for ordering special railcars for people with disabilities.
31 August 2023
Ukrainian "Phoenix bird" stars at Burning Man
In the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, at the annual Burning Man festival, Ukrainian artists presented on Thursday an impressive artistic act – a flaming Phoenix bird, from the ashes of which a huge and unbreakable Ukrainian trident of steel emerges.
President: Ukraine achieves every result due to quality education of its citizens
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine congratulated the students of the Kyiv Polytechnic University on the 125th anniversary of the educational facility and wished them a fruitful academic year and victory as soon as possible.
Russian war leaves 1,624 objects of cultural heritage affected in Ukraine - ministry
Since the outset of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 1,624 objects of cultural heritage were damaged and almost a third of them were destroyed.
Serbia donates 14 trucks of humanitarian aid for residents of Kherson region
Serbia handed over 14 trucks of humanitarian aid, including medicines, drinking water, water filters, blankets, etc., to the residents of the Kherson region affected by the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam by Russian terrorists.
Kyiv City Council honors 30 defenders of Ukraine
The Kyiv City Council has awarded 30 soldiers who are defending Ukraine.
Repairs of kindergartens, schools damaged by Russians being completed in Cherkasy region
In the Uman district of the Cherkasy region, repairs of kindergartens and schools that were damaged at the beginning of the war as a result of Russian bombing are being completed.
30 August 2023
170 children evacuated from Kupyansk district
170 children were taken from Kupyansk district in Kharkiv region, where military operations are ongoing, after the mandatory evacuation was announced.
At least 44 people gone missing in Crimea during occupation
It is known of 44 cases of enforced disappearances in the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula.
German politician steps down, exposed over painting swastikas on Ukrainian cars
A deputy of the city council of the German city of Baden-Baden, who painted swastikas and insults on the vehicles with Ukrainian license plates, has resigned from his post.
Lithuania invites Vatican representative for conversation over pontiff's words about Russia
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites the Vatican's representative in Lithuania for talks because of Pope Francis' statements during a teleconference with St. Petersburg, in which he praised the greatness of the Russian Empire.
National Selection for Eurovision 2024 kicks off in Ukraine
The national selection for the entry to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 has launched in Ukraine.
29 August 2023
President about Day of Remembrance: Every such day is a reminder for Ukrainians
The Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine is a reminder for the entire Ukrainian nation of what makes up the state and what it is, as well as the importance of being worthy and helping bring victory closer.
About 2,500 out of 13,000 schools in Ukraine will work online - Education Ministry
In a new school year in Ukraine, half of 13,000 schools will work in online or mixed formats.
Switzerland to send Ukraine demining machine
Switzerland will send a remote-controlled demining machine to Ukraine.
President Zelensky hands over state awards to families of fallen Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has participated in a solemn event on the occasion of Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.
Water tower installed in de-occupied Kherson region in Nova Kamyanka village
In the de-occupied Kherson region, a 50-cubic meter water tower has been installed in the village of Nova Kamyanka, and the system has already been put into operation.
Invaders in Crimea illegally imprison 186 Ukrainian citizens
As of August 28, it is known that the Russian invaders in Crimea illegally imprisoned 186 Ukrainian citizens, 123 of them are representatives of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people.
Three temperature records set in Kyiv on Sunday
Three temperature records were set in the capital of Ukraine on Sunday, August 27.
28 August 2023
Invaders have taken more than 1,000 children from Mariupol to Russia – human rights defender
The Russian invaders have taken more than 1,000 Ukrainian children from the captured Mariupol to the Russian Federation, and this is not the final figure.
27 August 2023
Pope urges believers not to forget about war-torn Ukraine
On the last Sunday of August, in his prayer appeals, Pope Francis mentioned Ukraine and the suffering of its people.
MFA Ukraine reacts to ongoing persecution of Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, became a pretext for the occupation authorities and enemy accomplices in Crimea to unleash yet another round of repression targeting Crimean Tatars.