Pope Francis recognizes Russia as aggressor against Ukraine
Pope Francis said that Russia is the aggressor in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
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28 November 2022
No mass outflow of citizens from Ukraine following Russian attacks - border guards
On November 27, some 74,000 people and 20,000 vehicles crossed Ukraine's western borders with the EU and Moldova.
Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform invites journalists to the co-working space: we have power and a place to work!
Understanding the difficult situation with energy in the country, Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform is committed to support our colleagues and help them work without obstacles and keep Ukraine and the world informed of the current events and topics.
27 November 2022
Belgium to provide EUR 150,000 in aid for Ukrainian culture
Belgium will support cultural institutions of Ukraine by providing generators and EUR 150,000 in aid.
Kyiv preparing additional 100 heating points in case of emergency
Kyiv has already set up more than 430 heating points and is preparing additional 100 such points in case of an emergency.
Humanitarian aid convoys arrive in Kherson from all over Ukraine
Regional military administrations from all over Ukraine send humanitarian aid convoys to Kherson.
Astronaut Scott Kelly visits children in Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt
U.S. astronaut and United24 ambassador Scott Kelly visited children at the National Children's Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt" in Kyiv.
British PM publishes video in support of Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has published a message in support for Ukraine, accompanied with a video narrated by Ukrainian voices.
National Guard members in Ternopil donate more than 10 liters of blood for wounded comrades
In Ternopil, western Ukraine, the National Guard members donated more than 10 liters of blood for their wounded comrades-in-arms.
26 November 2022
Ukrainian culture minister, Belgian foreign minister agree on cooperation
Ukrainian Culture and Information Policy Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko has held a meeting with Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions Hadja Lahbib at the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Sophia of Kyiv National Sanctuary Complex.
President calls on world to recognize Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the world to recognize the Holodomor of 1932-33 as genocide against the Ukrainian people, as has already been done by more than 20 countries.
Your pain is my pain: Pope pens letter to Ukrainians
Nine months from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis writes a letter, in which he expresses his sorrow and closeness to “the noble and martyred” Ukrainian people.
Biden: We remember Holodomor victims and pay tribute to resilience of Ukrainian people
On the 90th anniversary of the beginning of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine, the United States honors the memory of the victims and pays tribute to the resilience and bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims
Today, November 26, Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims.
Czechia can accept only tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees this winter
The Czech Republic is expecting a new migration wave from Ukraine throughout the winter, but it will only be able to accept tens of thousands of refugees.
25 November 2022
Poll: 93% of Ukrainians see Holodomor as genocide
As many as 93% of Ukrainians believe that the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was genocide of the Ukrainian people, and only 3% don't think so.
Estonia sends nine more buses to Zhytomyr region
Estonia has sent another batch of humanitarian aid consisting of nine buses to Zhytomyr region.
USAID delivers more than 1,000 power generators to Ukraine
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has delivered more than 1,000 power generators to Ukraine.
Bundestag to consider recognizing Holodomor as genocide next week - media
The Bundestag may recognize the Holodomor as genocide of the Ukrainian people during a vote scheduled for next Wednesday, November 30.
24 November 2022
Special section about Ukraine appeared on Google Arts & Culture
On November 24, Google together with the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, with the support of Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, presented the online-space of Ukrainian culture on the Google Arts & Culture platform – "Ukraine is Here".
Belarusian opposition recognizes Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainian people
The United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as the genocide of the Ukrainian people and condemned the crimes of the communist authorities against the national republics of the USSR in the interwar period.
Boris Johnson becomes honorary citizen of Kyiv
The Kyiv City Council awarded former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson the title of the honorary citizen of Kyiv.
Romania recognizes Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine as genocide
Lawmakers of both houses of the Parliament of Romania voted at a joint meeting on November 23 in favor of a declaration condemning the man-made famine (Holodomor) in Ukraine in 1932-1933.
23 November 2022
Netflix deletes tweet about Yaroslav the Wise that caused row in Ukraine
Netflix deleted a tweet promoting their TV series "Vikings: Valhalla" where Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Kyiv was falsely described as "the warrior ruler of Northern Russia."
22 November 2022
Kherson receives 125 tonnes of humanitarian cargo from UN
Another humanitarian cargo from the United Nations Office arrived in Kherson.
In Ukraine, 1,886 settlements deoccupied so far
To date, 1,886 settlements have been deoccupied in Ukraine, while humanitarian headquarters launched operations in 1,620 of them.
Hero of Ukraine Yurii Shukhevych dies
Yurii Shukhevych, a dissident and a member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, has died at the age of 89.
21 November 2022
Russian propaganda trying to pit Poles against Ukrainians - Poland’s Government
Russian propaganda is trying to exploit the tragic incident in Przewodów to incite enmity between Ukrainians and Poles.
Enemy damaged 800 cultural objects in Ukraine – minister
Russian troops have destroyed or damaged more than 800 cultural objects in Ukraine.
Presidential couple commemorates Heroes of Heavenly Hundred
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.