Ukrainian art, fashion event to be held in Cannes
On May 19, during the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, the UKRAINIANFASHION FILM FESTIVALwill be held – a charity night dedicated to Ukrainian culture, beauty, and fashion.
Society and Culture
07 May 2024
Ukrainian diplomats and community commemorate victims of Mauthausen camp in Austria
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Austria Vasyl Khymynets, together with the staff of the embassy, the diplomatic corps of the host country, representatives of the clergy and the Ukrainian community, took part in the annual ceremony of commemoration of those tortured in the Mauthausen death camp.
Russian aggression leaves 1,062 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 1,062 monuments of cultural heritage have been damaged or destroyed.
Estonia designates Moscow Patriarchate as institution backing Russian aggression
On Monday, May 6, the Parliament of Estonia (Rijgikogu) adopted a statement condemning the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate and declaring it an institution that supports Russia’s military aggression.
Ukraine upgrades vaccine storage equipment thanks to World Bank project
As part of the project Emergency response to COVID-19 and vaccination in Ukraine, financed by the World Bank, a systematic replacement of vaccine storage equipment has begun in Ukraine across all regions.
06 May 2024
Russia must answer for destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage – Karandieiev
Russia must be held accountable not only for its aggression against Ukraine but also for the destruction of the country's cultural heritage, Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev said.
Ukrainian church leader backs call for all-for-all POW swap with Russia
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, supported the call by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
In Netherlands, Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and volunteers assemble drones for AFU
In the Netherlands, Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and volunteers are assembling drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
05 May 2024
Eurovision 2024 kicks off in Malmö
The opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place in the Swedish city of Malmö on Sunday, May 5.
Pope greets Christians on Easter, urges them not to forget about Ukraine
Pope Francis has greeted Eastern-rite Christians who celebrate Easter on May 5 and called on them not to forget about Ukraine.
Ecumenical Patriarch calls on Ukraine, Russia to swap POWs
During the Easter service overnight Sunday, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called for the all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
Perinatal center in Kherson receives modern medical equipment
Thanks to benefactors, the perinatal center in Kherson has received modern medical equipment.
04 May 2024
Ukrainian POW sentenced in Russia to 18 years in prison for serving with Azov Regiment
In Rostov-on-Don, the Southern District Military Court sentenced a captured Ukrainian man, Vladyslav Plahotnyk, to 18 years in a top security penal colony.
Ukraine commemorates victims of Ebensee death camp in Austria
Diplomats from the Permanent Representation of Ukraine to international organizations in Vienna and their spouses on Saturday commemorated the fallen Ukrainians and other prisoners of the Ebensee concentration camp.
Over 30 Ukrainian media representatives remain in Russian captivity – Karandieiev
Thirty-two Ukrainian media representatives remain in Russian captivity, and negotiations are underway to bring them back to Ukraine as soon as possible.
Russia's actions against infants in occupied Luhansk region considered genocide - ISW
In the hospitals of the Luhansk region temporarily occupied by Russia, mothers are threatened with their newborns being taken from them if neither parent can prove that they hold Russian citizenship, which violates Article II(d) of the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide.
Ukraine climbs 18 spots in global press freedom ranking
Ukraine this year moved up 18 places to 61st out of 180 countries in the global press freedom ranking.
Ukrainians took part in parade in Yokohama
In Japan, the Ukrainian community joined the annual international parade in Yokohama, which is a twin city of Odesa, with thousands of people.
03 May 2024
EU triples support fund for Ukrainian scientists
The European Commission has decided to triple the support fund for Ukrainian scientists and allocate €4.5 million to continue research projects with their participation.
Consulate in Antalya hosted meeting with leaders of Ukrainian communities
The Consulate of Ukraine in Antalya hosted a meeting with leaders of Ukrainian communities and activists of the consular district, during which many issues of concern to Ukrainians in Turkey were raised.
Teenage boy and his family evacuated from temporarily occupied community of Kherson region
A 16-year-old boy and his family were evacuated from a temporarily occupied community in the Kherson region.
02 May 2024
Russians destroy and damage 1,987 cultural sites in Ukraine
As many as 1,987 cultural sites have been damaged or destroyed in Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale aggression.
Crimean political prisoner Sheikhaliyev taken to Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai - human rights activist
Citizen journalist Rustem Sheikhaliyev, sentenced by Russia to 14 years in prison in the "Hizb ut-Tahrir case," has been taken to a prison in Yeniseysk in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai.
Kyiv sets 13 temperature records in April
Thirteen temperature records were set in the capital of Ukraine from April 1 to April 11, 2024.
01 May 2024
EU condemns violence against protesters in Georgia
EU High Representative Josep Borrell condemned the violence against protesters in Georgia who peacefully rallied against the parliament's consideration of the draft law on "foreign agents."
EU condemns violence against protesters in Georgia
EU High Representative Josep Borrell condemned the violence against protesters in Georgia who peacefully rallied against the parliament's consideration of the draft law on "foreign agents."
MFA Ukraine presents “digital spokesperson” for consular affairs
For the first time in history, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has created a digital spokesperson using artificial intelligence technology that will officially comment on consular issues for the mass media.
Society not too picky about reliability of news reporting – military medic
Society remains rather infantile, perceiving events through sensationalized headlines and not willing to delve deeper.
World record was set at Ukrainian Easter Egg Festival in Kyiv
As part of the Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Festival, which started today in Kyiv, a world record was set for the most massive Easter Egg decoration effort by artists from different regions of Ukraine.