Dutch charity raises over EUR 183M for Ukraine
In the Netherlands, the Giro555 charity platform raised more than EUR 183 million to help Ukraine.
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26 February 2023
Lubinets: Russia illegally holds 180 political prisoners, most of them Crimean Tatars
The resistance to the Russian occupation of Crimea has been ongoing for nine years, since February 26, 2014. So far, 180 people have become Kremlin's political prisoners, most of whom are Crimean Tatars.
Ukraine marks Day of Resistance to Russia’s Occupation of Crimea
On February 26, Ukraine marks Day of Resistance to Russia’s Occupation of Crimea.
Ukrainians, Americans stage rally in D.C. against Russian aggression
On February 25, one of the most important symbols of American democracy - the Lincoln Memorial - turned into the Ukrainian Maidan, wrapped in blue and yellow symbols and anti-war slogans.
UK to host Eurovision under banners of Ukrainian culture - Minister Tkachenko
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Minister of Culture and Information Policy, thanked Great Britain for supporting Eurovision and allocating 3,000 tickets for Ukrainian fans.
25 February 2023
Zelensky: The invincible rose to fight in February, the invincible will prevail
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has released a new video about the first year of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, the work of the Ukrainian military and the resistance of the Ukrainian people.
Trudeau joins rally timed to one-year anniversary of war in Ukraine
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau joined a rally of thousands in Toronto, timed to the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
24 February 2023
Partisans raise Ukrainian flag in temporarily occupied Sevastopol
Partisans have raised the national flag of Ukraine in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol.
Zelensky presents awards, battle flags to Ukraine's military
On the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards, conferred honorary titles upon military personnel and civilians, and handed over battle flags to military units of the Armed Forces and assault brigades of the Offensive Guard.
Three quarters of Ukrainian refugees want to return to Ukraine - UN
The absolute majority of Ukrainian IDPs and refugees want to return to Ukraine one day.
Zelensky to Ukrainians living in Russia-captured areas: Ukraine won’t leave you behind
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will not leave behind any of its citizens who are now living under Russian occupation or remain in captivity.
United States to allocate $7M for Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative
On February 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced that its Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative will invest $7 million to support Ukrainian efforts to protect its cultural heritage amid Russian armed aggression.
23 February 2023
Over 80% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia
More than 82% of Ukrainian citizens are confident in their country’s ability to successfully repel an ongoing onslaught by the Russian Federation.
Some 1.5M Ukrainian children affected by war - UNICEF
About 3.3 million children in Ukraine require help, and 1.5 million of them have been affected by the war.
22 February 2023
Russia doing everything to ensure that deported Ukrainian children never return - Ombudsperson
Moscow has been preventing Ukrainian children, relocated to Russia, from being returned to their home country.
Ukrainian children spent more than 900 hours in underground shelters since war began - Save the Children
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, children in Ukraine have spent an average of about 920 hours, equivalent to 38 days, in underground shelters.
21 February 2023
Installation 'Russkiy Mir' to be placed outside Russian embassy in Berlin
An installation entitled "Russkiy Mir" ("Russian world") will be placed outside the building of the Russian embassy in Germany.
Crimeans breaking military equipment not to go to war against Ukraine
Illegally mobilized residents of temporarily occupied Crimea are breaking Russia’s military hardware in order not to participate in the war on Ukraine.
20 February 2023
Ukraine's presidential couple honor Heavenly Hundred Heroes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska have honored the memory of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes.
Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred
On Monday, February 20, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred.
19 February 2023
Minsk bar owner sentenced over Ukrainian song
In the capital of Belarus, the owner of a local bar in which a song in support of Ukraine was sung was sentenced to 2.5 years of freedom restriction.
Zaporizhzhia region’s healthcare facilities receive 16 generators from USAID
As part of USAID's Energy Security Project, 16 generators were delivered to healthcare institutions in Zaporizhzhia region.
U.S. authorities discuss with Musk use of Starlink in Ukraine - Blinken
The U.S. government had conversations with SpaceX founder Elon Musk regarding the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine.
18 February 2023
Kyiv city administration refutes fake about preparation of schools for emergency measures
The Education and Science Department at the Kyiv City State Administration has denied reports about the alleged orders on additional measures related to martial law.
Prosecutor General’s Office works towards creating Center for Russia’s Crime of Aggression
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said that peace and security are impossible until the impunity of those who commit inhumane crimes is put an end to.
Kostin, EU Commission vice president discuss protection of Ukrainian children’s rights
In Munich, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin and EU Commission Vice President for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Suica discussed the issue of protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia.
Ukraine removed from list of countries where Chat GPT is not available
Ukraine has been removed from the list of countries where the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT is blocked.
17 February 2023
Russia provides no information about Ukrainian children illegally deported from Austria - Lubinets
Russia does not provide any information about Ukrainian children illegally deported from Austria.
16 February 2023
Leonardo DiCaprio makes contribution to Olena Zelenska Foundation
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio made a contribution to the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
15 February 2023
Russia illegally keeping 181 Ukrainian political prisoners in Crimea
The Russian Federation is illegally keeping 181 Ukrainian political prisoners in Crimea, 116 of whom are Crimean Tatars.