SBU shows exclusive footage of release of 103 Ukrainians from captivity
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has released an exclusive video of the release of 103 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, which took place on Saturday, September 14.
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14 September 2024
Michael Douglas visits children's space at railway station in Kyiv
American actor Michael Douglas visited the Iron Land children's space at the Central Railway Station in Kyiv on September 13.
MoIA: More than 50 employees of MoIA returned home from captivity
Of the 103 Ukrainians who were returned from Russian captivity on September 14, 38 were National Guardsmen, eight border guards, four police officers and a rescuer.
Lubinets: 219 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian prisons
As of today, 219 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian prisons.
Equipment and shelters damaged in Sumy region as result of shelling of power facility, one person killed and one wounded
In Sumy region, Russian shelling of a power plant damaged equipment and shelters, killing a driver and hospitalizing seven other workers with injuries.
Over last day, 900 people, including 217 children, were evacuated from front line in Donetsk region
Over the last day, 900 people, including 217 children, were evacuated from the front line in Donetsk region.
Russian propaganda attacks will intensify after war – Mykolai Sierga
After the war ends, Russia will not give up trying to influence Ukrainian society, spreading propaganda, trying to bring conflicts, but it will invest even more resources and efforts in attacking in cultural and informational space.
Some judges sue for salaries for years when they did not work - Supreme Court head
Five judges of the liquidated Supreme Court of Ukraine have been reassigned to the renewed Supreme Court. Some judges are suing for the payment of their salaries as Supreme Court judges, in the amount of about UAH 300,000, for the preceding years during which they did not work.
Activists calling on Bundestag to recognize deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
Activists are gathering people’s votes for a petition to the Bundestag to recognize the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as genocide.
13 September 2024
Artists should be able to travel abroad unimpeded despite martial law – Culture minister
It is necessary to create conditions so that Ukrainian artists can freely travel abroad in order to popularize our country despite the existing restrictions applied to draft-age male Ukrainians.
Invaders fill school libraries in occupied area of Kherson region with propaganda books
The Russian occupation forces are actively circulating propaganda literature in daycare facilities, schools, and libraries in the captured areas of Ukraine’s Kherson region.
Mine safety simulator now available in Ukraine’s gov’t e-services app
A mine safety simulator has appeared on the Diia.Osvita portal of e-government services, through which Ukrainians will be able to test their knowledge in the area.
Canadian film festival suspends screening of Russian propaganda documentary
The Toronto International Film Festival has decided to cancel all further screenings of a propaganda documentary Russians at War.
12 September 2024
Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen adopts declaration on protection of children's rights
The Fourth Summit of Ladies and Gentlemen, held in Kyiv, resulted in a joint declaration on the protection of children's rights.
Some 1.5M e-signatures exposed as Ukrainian cyberattack targets FSB-affiliated data center
Ukrainian hackers attacked servers of the federal certification center that issuing digital signatures, putting its operation to a halt.
Damage from Russia’s missile attack on Lviv stands at UAH 1B
The toll of Russia’s missile attack on Lviv on September 4 is estimated at nearly $1 billion.
UK lawyer explains why Ukrainians should seek compensation from Russia in British courts
Compensation claims filed by war-affected Ukrainians against Russia should be brought before British courts, where there is a practical opportunity to hunt for the assets of the Russian private sector feeding the Kremlin’s war machine.
British lawyer believes ROC part of Russia’s war machine
The Russian Orthodox Church plays a direct role in supporting Russian war criminals.
Ukraine investigating around 4,000 cases of Russian war crimes against children – Ukraine’s Prosecutor General
Law enforcement officers are currently investigating around 4,000 criminal cases of war crimes against Ukrainian children committed by Russians.
British lawyer: ROC - part of Russian military machine
The Russian Orthodox Church plays a direct role in supporting Russian war criminals.
Russian muftis become ordinary officials promoting Moscow's imperialism - expert
In today's Russia, particularly in the Republic of Tatarstan, Islamic public figures have become alike ordinary government officials backing Moscow's imperial agenda.
Zhytomyr region hands over five vehicles to military
Three SUVs and two minibuses were delivered to the military from Zhytomyr region.
Russia commits about 600 crimes against journalists in Ukraine since invasion
Russia has committed about 600 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine since the launch of its full-scale invasion of the country.
11 September 2024
U.S. introducing import restrictions to protect Ukraine's cultural heritage
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma has said the United States is introducing extraordinary import restrictions on cultural values from Ukraine.
Finnish campaign raising funds to buy energy equipment for Ukraine
The Confederation of Finnish Industry in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Finland kicked off a fundraiser for energy equipment and machinery under the slogan "Help Ukraine through winter".
Ukrainian demining machine “Zmiy” successfully passed test
The Ukrainian demining machine “Zmiy” by Rover Tech can work in low and medium vegetation and is capable of destroying anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, as well as removing tripwires.
Canadian organization stops airing, supporting Russian propaganda film amid outrage
Under pressure from the Ukrainian community and diplomats, the Canadian organization that financed the Russian propaganda documentary "Russians at War" said it would no longer support it.
Authorities recommend Hasidic pilgrims refrain from pilgrimage to Uman
Cherkasy Region Governor Ihor Taburets has called on Hasidic pilgrims to refrain from the pilgrimage to Uman for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Ukraine to participate in Eurovision 2025
Ukraine will take part in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest that will be held in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to 17, 2025.
10 September 2024
Canada's deputy PM concerned about screening of propaganda film at festival in Toronto
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has condemned the screening of "Russians at War" at the Toronto International Film Festival, Ukrinform reports, citing CBC.