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In Ukraine, 156K square kilometers are potentially mined

Potentially 156K square kilometers remain mined in Ukraine.

Citizens of Russian Federation can obtain residence permits in Ukraine - Migration Service

Despite the open aggression, Russian citizens can exchange their temporary residence permits in Ukraine on the basis of marriage, family reunification, or employment.

On scale similar to World War II: Tasheva on export of cultural artifacts from Ukraine by Russians

The current situation is reminiscent of the Second World War in terms of the scale of the removal of cultural artifacts from the territories of Ukraine by the Russian occupiers. It is a war against Ukrainian and Tatar identity on the peninsula.

PM Shmyhal: Losses in culture and tourism sector estimated at $19.6B

As a result of the Russian armed aggression, losses in Ukraine's culture and tourism sector are estimated at $19.6 billion.

Over 900 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine as result of Russian invasion – PM Shmyhal

More than 900 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Exhibition "Unissued Diplomas" opened at Warsaw School of Economics

The reading room of the Warsaw School of Economics will host the exhibition "Unissued Diplomas" until March 11, which is dedicated to Ukrainian students who died during the full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Moldova extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees for another year

The Moldovan government has decided to extend the provision of temporary protection to displaced persons from Ukraine for another year - until March 1, 2025.

Ukrainians held rally in Lisbon during conference on BRICS expansion

On February 27, Ukrainian activists in Lisbon held a protest in front of the Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon, where the conference was taking place: "BRICS expansion: a new factor of change in world geopolitics?".

Ukraine, North Macedonia’s presidents discuss veterans rehabilitation hub

In the framework of participation in the Ukraine – South East Europe Summit in Tirana, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the Republic of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski, discussing the idea of a hub for rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers and recreation of children of fallen heroes.

Veterans are most motivated to perform state functions in de-occupied territories - Vereshchuk

Veterans are the most motivated people to perform the functions of the state in the de-occupied territories, they are worthy of being heads of district military administrations, governing regions in the de-occupied territories, and implementing recovery and reintegration policies

Over two-thirds of Ukrainians support Kyiv’s foreign policy

More than two-thirds of Ukrainians (70.1%) support the foreign policy of the leadership of Ukraine.

Lubinets, UN Monitoring Mission head discuss violations of Ukrainians' rights in TOT

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, met with Daniel Belle, the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), to discuss the violations of Ukrainian citizens' rights in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the country.

Russia's psyop "Maidan 3" to reach climax in March-May - intel

Russia’s malign influence operation to destabilize Ukraine is expected to culminate in March-May 2024.

Zelensky: We must do our best to bring all Ukrainians back home

It is unclear exactly how many of Ukrainian citizens are held in Russian captivity, but Ukraine and its partners must do their utmost to return all of them home.

Russian media largely ignore second anniversary of war - ISW

Russian officials and state media have largely refrained from publicly discussing the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

State Migration Service issued more than 5.7M passports since full-scale invasion

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the State Migration Service of Ukraine has issued over 2.6 million ID cards and 5.7 million passports to travel abroad.

Ukraine’s top cleric calls for unity in repelling Russia’s onslaught

Ukrainians must stand united if they seek to defend their centuries-old aspirations of an independent state.

Germany to increase humanitarian aid to Ukraine to EUR 1B

Germany will increase its humanitarian aid to Ukraine by 100 million euros, bringing the total amount to 1 billion euros.

Lubinets calls for creation of international coalition on return of civilian hostages

An international coalition should be created to secure the return of Ukrainian civilian hostages.

Parliament of Canada was illuminated with colors of Ukrainian flag

The bell tower of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa was illuminated in yellow and blue in solidarity with Ukraine.

RSF demands from Russia proof abducted Ukrainian journalist Khyliuk still alive

The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demands that the Russian authorities provide evidence that Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, whom the Russian invasion forces abducted in Kyiv regions in the early days of the incursion, is alive.

Kyiv Theater is preparing performance and concert to mark Shevchenko's birthday

On the occasion of Taras Shevchenko's birthday, the Kyiv Academic Theater for Young Audiences (KATYA) in Lypky is preparing a poetry evening "Mustache Meeting" on the microstage and a concert "Taras Sings" on the chamber stage.

"Unissued diplomas" of Ukrainian students are shown at University of Strasbourg

The project "Unissued Diplomas" of Ukrainian students, which they will never be able to receive because they were killed or maimed by the Russians, can now be seen in one of the EU capitals, Strasbourg.

Zelensky and foreign leaders lay flowers at "Wall of Memory" on Mykhailivska Square

President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Canada, Belgium, George Meloni, Justin Trudeau, Alexander De Croo, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.

At UN, diplomats meet Ukrainian kids returned to Ukraine after abduction by Russia

Three children who were returned from Russia to their homeland attended an event hosted at the UN headquarters, dedicated to the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia.

US launches project to protect Ukrainian state archives

The U.S. Department of State has launched a project to protect and digitize the collections of the State Archival Service of Ukraine, which aims to preserve Ukraine's history through its archives for future generations.

UAH 200M raised for Sea Baby naval drones in just one day

UAH 200 million worth of donations have already been raised for Sea Baby naval drones for the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in just one day.

U.S. to host three screenings of drama film 'Bucha'

Fewer Ukrainians see U.S. and Poland as friendly countries

Poland and the United States remain friendly countries for most Ukrainians, but positive assessments of the two countries have decreased compared to 2023.

President forms Varash City Military Administration in Rivne region

President Volodymyr Zelensky has established the Varash City Military Administration of the Varash district of the Rivne region, appointing Lyudmyla Marynina as its head.