Vatican presents silver coin dedicated to Ukraine
The presentation of the Papal charitable silver coin to help Ukraine took place in the Vatican, in one of the largest palaces - Palazzo della Cancelleria.
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02 July 2022
Russia carried out almost 800 cyberattacks against Ukraine since full-scale war started
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has carried out 796 cyberattacks against Ukraine, which is three times more than in the same period last year.
Moscow officials terrified of working in occupied areas of Ukraine, demanding security
Officials deployed by the Kremlin to perform their duties in the areas captured amid full-scale invasion of Ukraine apparently fear for their lives amid total resistance put up by the local population.
01 July 2022
90% of Ukrainians back accession to EU, 73% want Ukraine to join NATO
Some 90% of Ukrainians support Ukraine's accession to the European Union, whereas 73% are in favor of their country joining NATO, according to a survey conducted by the National Democratic Institute in Ukraine on May 2-11.
Ukrainians not ready to cede territories for peace – poll
Most Ukrainians show no interest in ceding Ukraine’s territories to Russia for the sake of peace.
Ukrainian borscht inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ukrainian borscht, traditional beetroot and cabbage soup, was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
30 June 2022
People are Ukraine’s highest value, while that of Russia is weaponry, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine emphasizes that Ukraine values its people the most, while Russia treasures its weapons.
29 June 2022
Pope decries 'barbaric' attacks in Ukraine
At the Angelus address on the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, Pope Francis has decried the bombing of the Kremenchuk shopping center in Ukraine as the latest in a series of “barbaric” attacks on Ukraine.
Nine European nations to help restore Ukrainian culture sphere
The meeting of culture ministers of Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic States took place in Lviv on June 29.
28 June 2022
Stephen King calls strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets terrorist attacks
American writer Stephen King has stated that Russia's missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine are terrorist attacks.
Russian forces arrest Kherson mayor
Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolikhayev was detained by Russian invaders.
President Zelensky: Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk to be translated into Ukrainian and sent to schools
The Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk will be translated from Latin into Ukrainian, and tens of thousands of copies will be sent to Ukrainian schools.
Ukraine marks Constitution Day today
On June 28, Ukraine marks its public holiday, Constitution Day.
27 June 2022
Senior advisor urges journalists to keep martial law in mind: Don’t do generous favors to Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky decided at the onset of the war that the government would not restrict journalists’ work in any way and there is no hint of military censorship in Ukraine, but the media should be aware of their own responsibility for their reporting.
‘Praying for peace’: Cristiano Ronaldo greets participants in action to help Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Cristiano Ronaldo greeted the participants in the charity auction, at which a T-shirt signed by him was sold for UAH 70,000 to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian watchdog reviews main topics promoted by Russian propaganda over past week
"Ineffective" Western weapons and sanctions against Russia, which are allegedly soon to be lifted, were among the main topics pushed by Russian propaganda networks in the past week.
Ukraine leaves mark on Glastonbury - media
Paul McCartney showed his solidarity with Ukraine by waving the country's flag during his Glastonbury set on Saturday, while Ukrainian bands spread the word about Ukraine's resistance to Russian aggression
26 June 2022
About 30,000 Crimean Tatars have fled peninsula since 2014
Since 2014, about 30,000 Crimean Tatars have been forced to leave the temporarily occupied Crimea.
25 June 2022
Enemy spinning "fakes" on Russian tanks in Zhytomyr region, trying to sow panic
Russians are trying to sow panic among inhabitants of the areas in Zhytomyr region bordering Belarus, circulating fake news of “Russian tanks in the town of Ovruch” or enemy saboteurs allegedly seen in the area.
Embrace Ukraine charity telethon in Amsterdam raises about UAH 2.3M via United24
As part of the international charity telethon, Embrace Ukraine #StrivingTogether, about UAH 2.3 million has been raised via the United24 global fundraising platform.
Prosecuting collaborators: Ukraine opens 830 cases so far
The National Police are investigating 830 criminal cases of collaboration.
DeepFake technology dupes Berlin, Madrid mayors into thinking they speak with Klitschko
The perpetrator, posing as Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, held talks via ZOOM with the mayors of Berlin and Madrid.
Portugal’s Cascais to allocate €500,000 for reconstruction of kindergarten in Irpin
The Portuguese town of Cascais will allocate €500,000 for the reconstruction of a kindergarten in the town of Irpin, Kyiv region.
24 June 2022
Another car blast in occupied Kherson: enemy collaborator Savluchenko killed
In Kherson, local guerrillas have reportedly blown up the car of pro-Russian activist and turncoat Dmytro Savluchenko.
Review of latest Russian fake news: "Neo-Nazis" in Kharkiv children's hospital
The Center for Countering Disinformation (JRS) at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has collected the latest fake news pieces circulated by Russian propaganda media, as well as manipulative stories that are being spun in the information space.
23 June 2022
Well-known ‘Nazi hunter’ Eli Rosenbaum was in Ukraine yesterday – Venediktova
Top US "Nazi hunter" Eli Rosenbaum, who will lead the team of the US Department of Justice to identify and prosecute those guilty of war crimes in Ukraine, has already visited our country.
Next Eurovision Song Contest will not be held in Ukraine - EBU
The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that the next Eurovision Song Contest will not be held in Ukraine due to the war, and another country is currently being sought for the competition.
Russia handing out passports, putting pressure on locals to speed up integration of temporarily occupied areas
Russia is attempting to boost the integration of the temporarily occupied territories by issuing Russian passports and exerting pressure on the local population, including teachers.
Some 3.4M Ukrainians cross into country since invasion
Since February 24, the day when Russia kicked off its full-scale invasion, 3.4 million citizens have returned to Ukraine from abroad.
Swedish society actively supports Ukraine
The Swedish society continues to demonstrate very strong support for Ukraine.