Zelensky signs law decriminalizing petty theft
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law introducing amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses to tighten liability for petty theft.
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07 August 2024
National Ballet of Ukraine set to tour U.S., in first
In October, the team of the National Ballet of Ukraine will go on a U.S. tour, their first since Ukraine gained independence in 1991.
"Want to Find" project receives over 20K search inquiries for Russian MIAs
More than 20,000 application have been filed with the "Want to Find" project that offers assistance in searching for the Russian military personnel who went missing in action in Ukraine.
German Minister of Justice on prisoner exchange: I was worried that Russia would not poison them before flight
German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann strongly advises Germans not to travel to Russia.
06 August 2024
US Ambassador to Ukraine reveals additional details of her visit to Uzhhorod
On Tuesday, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink announced an increase in imports and exports at the Uzhhorod border crossing.
African journalists visit Irpin in Kyiv region
Journalists from African countries visited Irpin, Kyiv region, where they were provided with information regarding the crimes committed by Russian troops.
Mortality in Ukraine three times higher than birth rate - Opendatabot
As many as 87,655 children were born in Ukraine in the first half of 2024, which is 9% less than in the same period in 2023, whereas 250,972 deaths were recorded. Most births and deaths were recorded in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.
05 August 2024
Lithuanian government allocates almost EUR 9M to support Ukrainian refugees
The Lithuanian government last week allocated almost 9 million euros to help Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania.
German government may allow Ukrainian medical students to complete their studies in Germany
The German government is preparing legislative changes that will allow medical students from Ukraine who found themselves in Germany after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion to complete their studies in German educational institutions.
Cholera recorded in three cities of Crimea - occupiers are trying to hide epidemic
An outbreak of cholera has been recorded in three cities of the temporarily occupied Crimea - Simferopol, Dzhankoy and Feodosia - which the occupation administration is trying to hide.
Murders on Maidan: Investigators identify members of special forces units who fired Fort-500 rifle
The investigation into the first murders on Independence Square in Kyiv (the Maidan) – the killings of Serhiy Nigoyan, Mykhailo Zhiznevsky and Roman Senyk – has identified members of the special forces units of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry who fired a Fort-500 rifle.
Japanese government to join implementation of educational projects in Kharkiv region
Ukraine and Japan have discussed prospects for implementing a student exchange program and building underground educational spaces in the Kharkiv region.
04 August 2024
United24 Ambassador Misha Collins raises funds for demining vehicle
American actor Misha Collins, who is an ambassador of the United24 fundraising platform, announced plans to raise $450,000 for the purchase of a multifunctional pyrotechnic machine for Ukrainian sappers.
Norway allocating $7.4M for UNICEF programs in Ukraine
The Norwegian government has announced the allocation of $7.4 million to support the programs of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks air defenders for their efficiency and precision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine's Air Force Day thanked the defenders of the sky for every downed Russian target and for their efficiency and precision.
Covid incidence in Ukraine down over 75% against last year
In the first half of 2023, the number confirmed Covid cases was four times higher than reported since the start of 2024.
03 August 2024
Ukraine’s defense intel, MFA evacuate 30 citizens from Lebanon amid tensions
On Saturday, August 3, Ukraine's defense intelligence agency (GUR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon the instructions from President Volodymyr Zelensky, organized the evacuation of 30 Ukrainian citizens – 21 women and nine children – from Lebanon, where the security situation has sharply deteriorated.
Crimean Tatar leader warns of worsening epidemiological situation of Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the epidemiological situation is seen as extremely alarming.
Freshwater crisis may hit Crimea this fall - expert
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, water crisis may unfold as early as this fall if dry weather prevails. First of all, it will affect residents of Simferopol and the central part of Crimea.
Another eight children from occupied areas back to safety in Ukraine
Eight children were returned from the temporarily occupied part of Kherson region to the Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Families of fallen National Guardsmen receive Orders of Courage
The families of the two fallen defenders were presented with the Order for Courage, III class.
Russian invaders destroy unique mosaic at Mariupol rail station
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the Russian invaders re-opened a railway station, having dismantled a unique mosaic panel, exhibited at the UN HQ in New York in 2019.
02 August 2024
In Ukraine, 87,000 children born since year-start
Over the six months of 2024, a total of 87,655 children have been born across Ukraine.
By exploiting topic of hunger, Russia pursues attempts to sow chaos
Russia’s media platforms are actively spinning reports allegedly coming from the "pro-Russian underground movement" in Ukraine claiming that Ukraine transports "military goods and soldiers” by trains disguised as those carrying batches of grain.
Another 700,000 Ukrainians may go abroad in next two years - NBU
The deterioration of the energy situation and the slow normalization of economic conditions in Ukraine will cause a greater outflow of migrants abroad in 2024-2025 than previously expected.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra performs in NY
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, led by the Ukrainian-Canadian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, was held in New York’s Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian on Thursday, attended by hundreds of spectators, including diplomats accredited to the United Nations.
Russia pushing fake story of pro-Palestine rally in Kyiv - disinfo watchdog
Russian propaganda sources are circulating fake reports claiming a rally in support of Palestine was allegedly held in Kyiv’s Sofia Square.
Ambassador meets with Ukrainian children who arrived at summer camp in Latvia
Ambassador of Ukraine Anatoliy Kutsevol met with a group of Ukrainian children who had arrived at a summer camp in Latvia.
Commander of NG: Our task is to ensure treatment and rehabilitation of soldiers released from captivity
The National Guard considers one of its main tasks to be ensuring quality treatment and rehabilitation of soldiers released from Russian captivity.
01 August 2024
PM: 47 humanitarian demining operators already operating in Ukraine
There are currently 47 humanitarian demining operators in Ukraine.