Expert comments on Ukraine’s current population stats
Institute of Demography and Social Research assumes that as of January 1, 2023, the population of Ukraine stands between 28 and 34 million.
Society and Culture
Most Ukrainians positive about EU, NATO, UN - survey
Most Ukrainians, asked to comment on their attitude towards international organizations and associations, said they were positive about the European Union - 89%, NATO - 79%, and the UN - 70%, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center.
05 April 2023
Almost 80% of Ukrainians positively rate the state's foreign policy - survey
Regarding the foreign policy of the Ukrainian authorities during the war, 78% of respondents rated positively, while only 6% were negative.
Canadian Red Cross transfers more than $220M to support Ukraine
The Canadian Red Cross has already transferred more than $220 million to support Ukraine and will continue to provide assistance.
04 April 2023
Woman detained for writing pro-Ukrainian slogans in occupied Crimea
A pensioner was detained in Simferopol, Crimea, for writing pro-Ukrainian slogans on a fence.
Danish urban designer developing bicycle infrastructure concept for Mykolaiv
Mikael Colville-Andersen, Danish urban designer, bicycle activist, filmmaker, blogger, and his team develop a bicycle infrastructure concept for Mykolaiv city.
03 April 2023
Zelensky meets with UNESCO Director General, receives certificate on Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay and received a certificate on the inscription of the historic center of Odesa city on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Zelensky shows CoE Secretary General ‘real concentration camp’ in Chernihiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić and showed her a real concentration camp in the village of Yahidne in Chernihiv region.
Pope Francis calls for prayers for Ukraine
Pontiff has called on all believers to pray for the war-torn people of Ukraine.
Why are we fighting for Bakhmut? How Russian propaganda is trying to demoralize Ukrainians
Information attacks are an integral part of modern warfare. The enemy systemically attempts to hamper motivation of both the military and civilian population.
Ukraine to apply to UNESCO Executive Board
Ukraine will file an application as a candidate to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-2029 and prepare a dossier of Chernihiv's cultural landscape to have it put on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Croatia proposes treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers
The Croatian government has proposed taking in wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment and rehabilitation.
Civilians killed in Bucha commemorated in Washington, D.C.
Dozens of activists holding Ukrainian and U.S. flags, posters and chanting slogans gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sunday to honor the memory of the civilians killed by the Russians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
Ukraine insists that 4,396 orphans deported by Russia be returned
As many as 4,396 orphan children were illegally taken to the territory of Russia or temporarily occupied territories and Ukraine insists on their return.
02 April 2023
Ukrainian children in 25 countries receive almost 600,000 books
Ukrainian children in 25 countries have received almost 600,000 copies of textbooks, study guides and fiction books as part of the charity event "A Ukrainian book for Ukrainian children.”
Pope Francis gives his blessing to peace caravan that left for Ukraine
Pope Francis greeted all those present and believers around the world for the Palm Sunday celebration and asked everyone to unite in prayers for peace, remembering Ukraine.
18 communities in Ukraine, Moldova to receive grants from UNDP for revitalization
The European Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have selected 18 communities in Ukraine and Moldova as part of the EU Response and Renewal Grant Program, which will receive funds for the restoration of the urban environment.
01 April 2023
Schoolchildren from liberated communities of Kherson region get 5,000 laptops from UNICEF
Schoolchildren from rural communities in the liberated territory of the Kherson region have received 5,000 laptops and tablets from UNICEF.
Suspicion notice for UOC MP Metropolitan Pavlo: Security Service discloses details
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claims that it has collected a well-founded evidence base regarding the involvement of the former abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Pavlo (Petro Lebid) in inciting religious enmity, justifying and denying the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Suspicion notice for UOC MP Metropolitan Pavlo: Security Service discloses details
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claims that it has collected a well-founded evidence base regarding the involvement of former abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Pavlo (Petro Lebid) in inciting religious enmity, justifying and denying the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
31 March 2023
Moldova denies entry to Russian soldier who fought against Ukraine
Moldova’s border guards refused entry to a Russian military serviceman who arrived in Chisinau by plane.
Mayor: It will take 20 years to restore Mariupol
Mayor of Mariupol Vadym Boychenko says that it will take about 20 years to fully restore the city.
30 March 2023
OSCE invokes “Moscow Mechanism” over deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia
The OSCE has initiated the “Moscow Mechanism” as a response to the forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation in the wake of rights violations and humanitarian implications of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Court snubs Moscow-controlled church’s claim in Lavra row
The court in Kyiv refused to consider the lawsuit filed by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (in unity with the Moscow Patriarchate) against the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Natural Reserve administration, in which clerics demanded that the termination of the deal on a free lease of Lavra premises be revoked.
King Charles III visits center for Ukrainian refugees in Berlin
King Charles III visited a center for Ukrainian refugees in the former Berlin Tegel Airport.
Ukraine is ready to take away orphans deported by Russia on border with any EU country
Ukraine is ready to take away orphans deported by Russia on the border of the Russian Federation with any country of the European Union.
29 March 2023
“Evil Nazis against woman and child”: Russian propagandists renounce their own fake targeting Ukraine Army
Russian propaganda pundits have been spinning a staged video showing what they said was a “conflict between the Ukrainian military and a woman accompanying a child.”
Orthodox Church of Ukraine appoints new Lavra vicar as Moscow-controlled church evicted
The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epifaniy, appointed Archimandrite Avraamiy (Lotysh) to perform the duties of the vicar of the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra as part of the OCU.
28 March 2023
First Lady, Ukrainian youth speak about Ukraine recovery
First Lady Olena Zelenska and the participants in the UPSHIFT program of the UN Children's Fund took part in the meeting entitled "UNICEF. Youth for Recovery" on March 27.