Schwarzenegger gets “vyshyvanka” as gift from Ukrainian actor
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger received as a gift a “vyshyvanka,” an authentic Ukrainian embroidered shirt from Ukrainian actor Vlad Kabanets, who works with him on a movie set in Toronto.
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18 June 2022
17 June 2022
Positive attitudes towards refugees in the world are growing
The attitude towards refugees has become more positive in the world since last year.
Former head of Russian defense giant found dead outside Moscow - media
Alexei Ogarev, former CEO of Rosvooruzhenie State Corporation, which later merged with Promexport to become Rosoboronexport, was found dead in a Moscow suburb.
Russian media exploiting Lavrov’s interview with BBC to spread propaganda
A quote from an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for the BBC, "We did not invade Ukraine, we announced a special military operation," is today the main Kremlin narrative promoted by Russian media.
Ukraine will not host Eurovision 2023 - EBU
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has decided that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will take place outside Ukraine due to the current situation in the country.
Border crossing stats: Over 38,000 people arrive in Ukraine in past day
More than 38,000 people crossed into Ukraine over the past 24 hours, 34,000 of them Ukrainians.
16 June 2022
Russians moving their families into homes of Ukrainians who fled from Kherson
The Russians are resettling the families of their servicemen to the temporarily occupied territories, where they expropriate real estate property of Ukrainians who have fled the occupation.
Macron commends heroism of Ukrainians in face of Russian barbarism
President of France Emmanuel Macron has commended the heroism of Ukrainians in the face of Russian barbarism during a visit to Irpin, Kyiv region.
Almost 2.5M people return to Ukraine since late February - UN
A total of 2,479,398 people have returned to Ukraine since February 28.
15 June 2022
Western Balkan countries to restore houses destroyed by Russians in Irpin
The Western Balkan countries will restore houses destroyed by Russian invaders in Irpin town, Kyiv region.
14 June 2022
Russia does not protect Russian speakers but imposes its narratives militarily - Zelensky
Russia doesn’t protect Russian speakers, while imposing its narratives militarily, violating international law.
Howard Buffett donates $2.7M to Ukraine
The charitable foundation of Howard Buffett, US businessman and son of billionaire Warren Buffett, donated $2.7 million to Ukraine.
13 June 2022
Russian propaganda manipulates Western media reports to assure Russian speakers of “success” in Ukraine
Russian propaganda uses materials posted by leading Western media outlets to manipulate Ukraine's Russian-speaking audience.
British Ambassador shares pics of Russian graffiti from Gostomel
After visiting Gostomel, the town where heavy battles were ongoing at the onset of war, British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons posted on a social network a number of pictures showing graffiti left behind in the area by the Russian invaders.
12 June 2022
Russian flag disappears from flagpole in occupied Kakhovka
In the temporarily occupied city of Kakhovka, Kherson Region, a Russian flag has disappeared from the flagpole.
U.S. will not allow destruction of Ukrainian culture - ambassador
The United States will not stand by and allow Russia to destroy Ukrainian culture.
Bill on legalization of medical cannabis registered in parliament
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a bill submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers on expanding access to medical cannabis drugs for the treatment of a number of diseases.
Jackpot winner from Canada wants to help rebuild Ukraine
The Lotto Max jackpot winner, Marcel Lussier, who picked up his $70 million cheque on Friday in Montreal, said he wants to spend part of his money to help rebuild Ukraine.
11 June 2022
EU's first Ukrainian center for displaced persons opens in Vilnius
The first Ukrainian center in the European Union for citizens who were forced to leave Ukraine opened in the Lithuanian capital.
Terrorism against civilians: Russia blocking supply of medicines to occupied territories
Russia continues to block the supply of medicines, including vital ones, from the government-controlled territories to the temporarily occupied areas. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians living under temporary occupation have virtually become hostages of Russian medical terrorism.
Singapore forms assistance package for Ukraine: ambulances, fire engines, mine detectors
The Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore and the Ministry of Defence of Singapore formed an assistance package for Ukraine, which includes ambulances, fire engines, mine detectors, rescue equipment, and medical supplies.
Rolls-Royce donates two high-power generators to Ukraine’s Ministry of Health
Rolls-Royce donated two high-power generators to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
British ambassador calls for support for Ukrainian innovation, craftwork and art
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has said that Ukrainian innovation, craftwork and art are alive despite the Russian invasion that affects not only land but also Ukrainian culture and history.
Taiwan ready to help rebuild destroyed Ukrainian temples
Taiwan is ready to participate in a program of financial assistance in rebuilding temples destroyed by Russian aggression in Ukraine, which will be implemented jointly with the Metropolitan Fund of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Since Russian invasion, 220,000 Ukrainian women find work in Poland
Since February 24, since a full-scale Russian invasion, more than 220,000 Ukrainian women have been employed in Poland.
Famed pro-wrestler meets with Ukrainian teen refugee
John Cena on Saturday met with Misha Rohozhyn, a 19-year-old fan with Down syndrome who was inspired by the pro wrestler as he and his family fled Ukraine amid Russian invasion.
10 June 2022
Amazon helps Ukraine move 10 petabytes of data to cloud after Russian attack
Amazon Web Services helped Ukrainian ministries and private companies transfer more than 10 petabytes of data to the cloud following Russia's large-scale invasion.
Singapore Red Cross provides Okhmatdyt with equipment worth over $300,000
Singapore Red Cross donated two ultrasound machines and an intraoperative neuromonitoring system worth more than $300,000 to the National Children's Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt".
09 June 2022
At least 4.8 million refugees from Ukraine remain in Europe - UN
According to updated data from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, at least 4.8 million refugees from Ukraine have been registered in Europe.
British Ambassador after visiting Bucha: Residents have been through hell
Today, UK’s Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has visited Bucha town in Kyiv region, where Russian invaders committed mass killings of civilians.