Zelenska: Victims of rape by Russian military will receive compensation
Ukrainian women and men who have been raped by the Russian military will be able to receive compensation for physical and moral damage.
Society and Culture
NATO's international cybersecurity exercise Locked Shields concludes
On Friday, the international cybersecurity exercise Locked Shields 2024 ended, with the highest score going to the combined team of Estonia and France. Ukraine also took part in the NATO exercises.
SAUEZM planning to develop scientific hub in Chornobyl exclusion zone
A scientific hub involving professionals from across the globe is expected to operate within the Chornobyl exclusion zone.
26 April 2024
How Academic Freedom and Ukrainian History are under attack, on the example of one dirty campaign
A compilation of archival documents was retracted from the list of the Best Historical Materials, and the Ukrainian StratCom Center believes it was done for political reasons.
Klitschko shows evacuation from two hospitals in Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that ambulances had transported patients from two hospitals where evacuation was announced to other medical facilities.
Emergency evacuation at two Kyiv hospitals amid upcoming strike reports
Kyiv authorities have launched emergency evacuation of patients from two municipal healthcare facilities, one of them – a children's hospital, both located on Bohatyrska Street.
International Women's Award "Guardian of Humanity" presented in Kyiv
A new international women's award, Guardian of Humanity, presented in Kyiv on Thursday, aims to honor outstanding women for their efforts toward the development of their countries, as well as to strengthening contacts and ties with Ukraine.
Parliament fails to support pension reform bill at first reading
The Verkhovna Rada failed to back draft law 9212 on accumulative pension provision as part of the pension reform at its first reading on Wednesday.
25 April 2024
Ukraine shares with Qatar list of 561 children held by Russia
Ukraine handed over to Qatar, as a mediator, a list with the names of 561 Ukrainian children, which is already being processed by the Russian side.
Ukraine refutes Russia’s claim of "first face-to-face talks" on children’s return
The reports about the alleged "first face-to-face negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia regarding the exchange of children do not correspond to reality.
Czech PM, defense chief post photo sporting hoodies in support of Ukraine
For the first time, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala posed for photographers not in his traditional suit, but in a casual hoodie in support of Ukraine.
Political coverage must not be perceived as entertainment – acting minister
Ukraine’s acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostislav Karandeiev says political news coverage in the country is "often treated as a show" as some fail to understand that it is in fact vital for everyone.
24 April 2024
Jamala to become Ukraine’s spox for ESC 2024
Ukrainian singer Jamala will be the spokeswoman for Ukraine at Eurovision 2024.
Germany reacts to Ukraine's decision not to provide consular services to men abroad
Ukrainian men have the same protection status as women in Germany, and this will not change after the Ukrainian government makes certain decisions in the field of consular policy.
Power engineers restore electricity supply to de-energized consumers in Kyiv and region
Power engineers have restored electricity supply to consumers in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv and Buchanskyi district of Kyiv region.
In occupied areas, Russians force students to make trench candles
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian invaders have been forcing local students to make trench candles for troops.
23 April 2024
37,961 people are considered missing under special circumstances, more than 2,000 of them are children
37,961 people are considered missing under special circumstances, including more than 2,000 children.
Ukrainian consulates abroad stop providing services to men of call-up age – FM Kuleba
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed reports of the suspension of consular services to Ukrainian men of combat call-up age who stay abroad.
Ombudsman warns against circulating personal data of Ukrainian POWs, their families
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, urges citizens to refrain from publicly sharing personal data of prisoners of war, civilians illegally held by Russia, and their relatives.
Norway eying extennsion of temporary protection for Ukrainians for up to five years
Norway's Ministry of Justice and Emergencies has tabled in parliament a motion to amend the Immigration Act to extend the period of temporary collective protection for displaced Ukrainians from three to five years.
Norway allocates almost $6.4M to strengthen civil society in Ukraine
Norway is allocating almost $6.4 million to strengthen civil society in Ukraine, with the project to be implemented until 2027 inclusive.
22 April 2024
Ukraine, Germany strengthening municipal and interregional partnership
The number of associations between Ukraine and Germany at the level of municipalities and regions has increased to 200 since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Zelensky presents state awards to Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Ukrainian defenders with the highest state awards and distinctions.
Prague rally voices support for "Estonian plan" to help Ukraine
In the center of the Czech capital, Prague, in the Old Town Square, a performance and rally were held in support of the EU military aid plan for Ukraine, put forward by Estonia.
Kirovohrad region’s rescuers receive more than 20 generators from Western partners
Rescuers in the Kirovohrad region have received a new batch of humanitarian aid from Western countries, including more than 20 generators of various capacities, motor pumps, and pumps.
21 April 2024
Chisinau airport evacuated due to bomb threat
In Moldova, passengers and staff were evacuated from the Chisinau airport building on April 21 due to an explosion threat.
Pope Francis calls on world not to forget about Ukraine that suffers from war
On Sunday, April 21, Pope Francis called on the world not to forget about Ukraine, which is suffering from war.
MFA finalizing strategy of creating global Ukrainian space - ambassador
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, together with other agencies, is finalizing the strategy of creating a global Ukrainian space, where every Ukrainian would feel apart of the global Ukrainian family and will help their home country on the path to Victory and recovery, and will also be willing to eventually return home at some point.
Half of British aid to Ukraine remains unused over bureaucracy delays - media
More than half of the GBP 900 million military aid fund for Ukraine administered by the British Ministry of Defense has not been used due to bureaucratic delays in contracting.