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Over 400 children returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory in 2024

Over 400 children returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory in 2024

Since the beginning of 2024, as many as 449 children have been brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory, including five who recently escaped from temporarily occupied territories along with their mothers through President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative, Bring Kids Back UA.

Iconic photos of 2024 from Ukrinform

Iconic photos of 2024 from Ukrinform

A collection of images captured by Ukrinform's photo correspondents highlights the resilience and indomitability of Ukrainians amid the war unleashed by Russia.

30 December 2024

70 defenders of Chernobyl NPP still held captive by Russians

70 defenders of Chernobyl NPP still held captive by Russians

On Monday, December 30, five defenders — servicemen of the National Guard who had been guarding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant — were released from Russian captivity. However, 70 defenders of the Chernobyl NPP remain in captivity.

Nearly 200 disability decisions by MSEC revoked – Minister

Nearly 200 disability decisions by MSEC revoked – Minister

Law enforcement agencies have referred over 2,000 cases of questionable disability statuses issued by Medical-Social Expert Commissions (MSEC) to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Following reviews, disability statuses for 188 individuals have already been revoked.

29 December 2024

Ukraine’s MoD sappers demine 4K hectares in December

Ukraine’s MoD sappers demine 4K hectares in December

This month, the demining units of the Ministry of Defense cleared 3,927.54 hectares of territories contaminated with explosive objects as a result of Russia's armed aggression, of which 3,871.38 hectares are farmlands.

Russia sentences man over “Freedom of Russia Legion” leaflets

Russia sentences man over “Freedom of Russia Legion” leaflets

The 1st Western District Military Court sentenced a young Russian man to eight years in a penal colony for distributing anti-war leaflets and filling out a questionnaire for joining the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit comprised of Russian citizens, which fights against Russian invasion troops alongside Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

28 December 2024

Ukraine introduces new national holiday

Ukraine introduces new national holiday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially established the Day of Interethnic Concord and Cultural Diversity, to be celebrated annually on May 21.

27 December 2024

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