Ukrainians name reforms they see most important
Ukrainians consider reforms in the areas of anti-corruption, national security, and the judicial system to be the most important for the country.
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29 October 2024
28 October 2024
Russia leaves 60M square meters’ worth of Ukrainian homes in ruins
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as a result of Russian aggression, about 60 million square meters of housing fund have been destroyed or significantly damaged.
Empty Beds art installation dedicated to Ukrainian children deported by Russia unveiled in NY
On one of the central streets of Manhattan, the Empty Beds art installation was opened, dedicated to Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
Pope Francis calls on all warring parties to abide by international humanitarian law
Pope Francis made a call to observe international humanitarian law in armed conflicts and to pray for peace, particularly in Ukraine.
Ukrainians consider EU support in combating corruption as most relevant
A recent survey reveals that Ukrainians regard support from the European Union in combating corruption as the most pressing need. Additional priorities include assistance for de-occupied territories, investigation of war crimes, and support for fair justice.
Sybiha’s visit to South Africa starts with meeting Ukrainian community
During his visit to the Republic of South Africa, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with the Ukrainian community.
53rd Molodist International Film Festival opens in Kyiv
The red hall of the Cinema House hosted the opening of the 53rd Kyiv International Film Festival “Molodist”, the opening film of which was the Ukrainian-Polish drama “Two Sisters” directed by Lukasz Karwowski.
27 October 2024
Lubinets informs UN, Red Cross of possible execution of women by Russians in Selydove
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to international organizations regarding the possible execution of two women in the town of Selydove, Donetsk region.
‘Save Ukrainian POWs’ action to take place in Geneva during Red Cross conference
The public organization Warriors Liberation and other associations of families of military prisoners and missing defenders of Ukraine will hold an action in Geneva, Switzerland, and will publicly address the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Ukrainian films win top prizes at Riga Film Festival
Ukrainian director Olha Zhurba's film Songs of a Slowly Burning Land won the main competition at the Riga International Film Festival. Two other Ukrainian films won in other nominations.
26 October 2024
MSEC reform not to affect disability pension payments – minister
The reform of the medical and social expertise commissions (MSECs) will not impact the payment of pensions and social support for people with disabilities if such payments are granted on legal grounds.
Ukrainian defense companies showcase at SAHA EXPO in Istanbul
At SAHA EXPO, one of the largest international defense exhibitions taking place in Istanbul, the Ukrainian defense industry was represented by two exhibition stands featuring a number of prominent and largest Ukrainian defense enterprises and companies.
25 October 2024
Kyiv courts pass prison sentences for draft evaders
Kyiv courts have passed prison sentences to seven men who evaded military conscription.
Naftogaz, juvenile police launch road traffic safety project for children
In cooperation with the juvenile police and Charitable Foundation ‘Energy of Victory of Ukraine’ [Enerhiia Peremohy Ukrainy], Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC has launched a social project, Safety in Action 2, which concerns children’s information awareness about safety rules, namely with regard to road traffic safety.
Dutch volunteers: We are not weary of Ukraine war
Dutch volunteers Franky van Hintum and Coen van Oosten, who after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began to actively help the embattled nation, emphasized that they are not weary of Ukraine and the ongoing war, and that they remain active in their humanitarian effort.
Lubinets in Qatar receives lists of missing Ukrainian soldiers
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and State Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater have discussed the acceleration of the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
International partners allocate USD 20M to support evacuated Ukrainians
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, together with partners, has allocated USD 20 million to local organizations to support evacuated Ukrainians, particularly vulnerable groups of population.
Ukrainians in South Korea hold rally in support of POWs
On October 24, UN Day, activists of the Ukrainian community in Korea joined the ‘Voices of Captives’ series of rallies to draw attention to the violation of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russian captivity.
24 October 2024
High-profile arrests in corruption cases involving TRCs and MSECs supported by Ground Forces – Pavliuk
High-profile arrests of law violators in the sphere of mobilization are happening with the direct initiative and comprehensive support of the Command of the Ground Forces.
Majority of Ukrainians would support Ukraine's accession to EU, NATO in referendum - poll
If Ukraine were to hold in the near future a referendum on Ukraine's accession to the European Union and NATO, the majority of Ukrainians would cast their vote and support both initiatives.
Volyn tragedy: Poland calls on Ukraine to allow search for victims' bodies
The Volyn tragedy issues between Poland and Ukraine cannot be resolved by historians alone as it is also about the efforts by politicians and civil society. Both sides should approach the problem without non-emotionally and distinguish between a proper Christian burial and the issue of historical monuments.
Central MSEC was given almost 19,000 decisions on disability for review - almost all of them were upheld
The Central Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC) upheld almost 17,000 decisions of the regional MSECs subordinate to it on granting disabilities, which were sent to them for review by law enforcement officers in the course of investigating criminal cases against employees of the TCC, VLC and MSEC on the facts of assistance in evading mobilization and going abroad.
DIU warns of preparations of paid “rallies” in Ukrainian cities to discredit authorities
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine warns of preparations for provocative rallies in the regional centers of Ukraine.
Three-year-old girl returned to Ukraine-controlled territory
Another child, a three-year-old girl, has been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region.
In Lisbon, Ukraine’s First Lady opens memorial plaque to Holodomor victims
In Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, the spouse of the Ukrainian President, Olena Zelenska, opened a memorial plaque to the victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-1933.
UN allocates additional USD 6.5M for Ukrainians who shelter IDPs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has allocated an additional USD 6.5 million to support payments for Ukrainians who have sheltered internally displaced persons (IDPs) under the Pryhystok (Shelter) program.
Sikorski offers Scholz to forward social aid money for refugees directly to Ukraine
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, during a recent meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, proposed that social assistance aimed for Ukrainians in Germany be transferred directly to Ukraine.
23 October 2024
Sybiha expresses condolences over terrorist attack in Turkey
Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine expressed his condolences to Turkey and its people in the wake of today’s act of terror near Ankara.
Kuleba auctioning off for charity gifts from his tenure as foreign minister
The former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, launched a charity auction for the needs of the Armed Forces, at which he presented his personal belongings and gifts collected during his tenure as the head of the foreign ministry.
Enterprises to be checked for compliance with ‘critically important’ criteria – Cabinet of Ministers
Enterprises, institutions, and organizations will undergo a re-evaluation to determine their compliance with the criteria for reserving employees from mobilization.