Film producer Stanislav Prytula killed in action
On January 22, while defending Ukraine, Stanislav Prytula, head of the Public Council at the Ukrainian State Film Agency and a prominent film producer, was killed on the front lines.
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27 January 2025
26 January 2025
Ukrainians can receive psychological support free of charge - Health Ministry
Every citizen of Ukraine can receive psychological support for free under the basic package of the Medical Guarantees Program “Primary Medical Care”.
Coalition of Devices delivers over 100,000 gadgets to education facilities in past year - Zelenska
The Coalition of Devices has managed to donate over 100,000 gadgets for Ukrainian students and teachers throughout the past 12 months.
Odesa welcomes Ukrainian sailors released from 14-month Houthi captivity
Three Ukrainian sailors, members of the Galaxy Leader ship crew, returned home from 14-month captivity by Yemeni Houthis.
25 January 2025
Ukraine, Moldova sign agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas, academic degrees
Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Mihai Popsoi have signed an agreement to mutually recognize diplomas and academic degrees, simplifying educational and professional mobility between the two countries.
Some 7,000 civilians remain in Pokrovsk, all children evacuated
As of today, all children have been evacuated from the front-line town of Pokrovsk, where nearly 7,000 civilians remain.
Zelenska, Sandu visit "Superheroes School" at Cancer Institute
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and Moldovan President Maia Sandu visited the Superheroes School educational space based on the National Cancer Institute, which is a medical partner of the Oncology Institute in Chisinau.
U.S. suspends immigration programs for migrants, including Ukrainians - NYT
Officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have ordered the suspension of a number of programs that allowed immigrants to temporarily settle in the country, including a key initiative that provides entry for Ukrainians.
24 January 2025
Level of education in Ukrainian universities no worse than in Europe - minister
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi called on young Ukrainians to enroll in Ukrainian universities because these facilities are able to provide quality education that is no worse than European.
Zelensky: Passing multiple citizenship law to facilitate return of Ukrainians
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that the adoption of the law on multiple citizenship will facilitate the return of Ukrainians who left the country amid and before the war.
All exchange students return to Ukraine – Minister of Education
100% of students participating in academic mobility programs abroad return to Ukraine, which reflects the responsible approach universities take in selecting participants for exchange programs.
Inspections of UOC-MP religious communities may begin in five months – expert
Inspections of religious communities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) could commence in five months. Until now, the development of necessary legal and regulatory acts has been ongoing.
Religious scholar on Pochaiv Lavra: sufficient grounds already exist to terminate UOC-MP lease
Clergy and monks of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) are obstructing the work of state inventory commissions in religious institutions, as local authorities hesitate to intervene.
NACP head explains how arrest of AFU chief psychiatrist may impact inspections of MMC officials
The arrest of the Deputy Head of the Central Military Medical Commission, who is also the chief psychiatrist of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, serves as a marker for financial control measures by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP).
In five years, number of first-graders in schools will decrease by one third - forecast of MoES
According to the Ministry of Education and Science, the number of first-graders in 2029 will be at least 30% less than this year. And communities across the country need to prepare school networks for such a scenario now.
Police seized over 800 weapons, 57 kilograms of explosives during special operation
During the special operation, the National Police seized more than 800 weapons and over 57 kg of explosives. Suspicions were served on 67 suspects, 45 of whom were detained by police.
UOC-MP trying to avoid audit in Pochayiv Lavra - commission chief
In the Ternopil region, representatives of the Pochayiv Lavra (representatives from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate) do not allow the commission to conduct an inventory and claim that it has no authority. The chairman of the commission denied the statements from the clerics and explained why it is critical to run an inventory.
Polish Sejm Marshal opposes limiting aid for displaced Ukrainians
Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Hołownia opposed the initiative to limit social assistance for children of foreigners, including Ukrainians, if their parents are unemployed or paying no taxes in Poland.
Russian weaponry captured by Ukraine Army showcased in Paris
The Ukrainian Cultural Center in France has opened the UNBREAKABLE CODE exhibition, featuring samples of weapons, fragments of missiles, drones, as well as military gear and IDs seized from Russian invaders.
23 January 2025
Over 12M applications submitted for eSupport program – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky described the implementation of the eSupport program as "positive."
CinC Syrskyi considers censorship necessary in times of war
Restrictions on information in time of war are not an attempt to restrict people's rights, but a necessity of wartime.
Ukrainian communities receive 20 mobile medical units as German aid
Communities in six regions of Ukraine, with the support of the German government, received 20 mobile medical units equipped in line with EU medical and safety standards.
Barrier-free space for war veterans: MoD reconstructs 10 hospitals
The Ministry of Defense has reconstructed 10 medical facilities in order to create a barrier-free space for the military.
22 January 2025
Flag unfurled in Kharkiv near Russian-damaged Derzhprom building to mark Unity Day
At noon on January 22, several dozen Kharkiv residents unfurled a blue-and-yellow flag near the Derzhprom building, which was damaged twice by Russian strikes.
First killings on Maidan: investigation of Interior Ministry employees armed with Fort-500 rifles continues
In the case of the first murders during the Revolution of Dignity - Serhiy Nigoyan, Mykhailo Zhyznevsky and Roman Senyk - the investigation is working with the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who served on the days of the murders.
Tochytskyi, Hungarian minister discuss strengthening cultural ties between two countries
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi had a phone call with his Hungarian counterpart Balázs Hankó to discuss the importance of developing cultural ties between the two countries.
In Qatar, Lubinets discusses return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi have discussed the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
21 January 2025
More than 7,000 Russian environmental crimes recorded in Ukraine since full-scale invasion
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has committed more than 7,000 environmental crimes in Ukraine, resulting in losses exceeding EUR 72.9 billion.
UN assures it will not leave Ukraine because of pause in war
The United Nations will not stop providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the event of a pause in the war.
Ukraine can be a humanitarian superpower after the war - UN Under-Secretary-General
The experience and potential of non-governmental organizations built up as a result of Russian aggression will make Ukraine a leading exporter of humanitarian aid.