Court in Italy ultimately acquits Ukraine’s National Guard member Markiv
The Supreme Court of Cassation of Italy upheld the acquittal of Ukraine’s National Guard member Vitaly Markiv.
Society and Culture
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 11,300 daily cases reported as of Dec 10
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s health officials confirmed 11,327 new daily COVID-19 cases across Ukraine.
09 December 2021
Countering disinformation works best with clear strategic communications — German Ambassador
Countering disinformation works best with clear functioning of strategic communications, based on a powerful network of tools applied by NATO Allies.
MH17 trial: Russia rejecting Dutch court inquiries, trying to have ECHR hearing postponed
However, prosecutors will start announcing the indictment as early as December 20
Venediktova: 111 members of councils of all levels prosecuted for corruption over three years
Over the past three years, law enforcement officials have prosecuted 111 members of councils of all levels.
Ukrainian Swallow's Nest castle wins Gingerbread Diplomacy contest
The gingerbread model of the Swallow's Nest castle in the Ukrainian Crimea, presented by the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, won the international Gingerbread Diplomacy contest.
Over 7 years, effective anti-graft system built in Ukraine - NABU director
Over the last 7 years, Ukraine has managed to create an effective anti-corruption system.
Following illegal Annexation of Crimea, NATO must be proactive in combating fake news — NIDC chief
Following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, NATO member states must take the lead in fighting disinformation and fake news.
EU wants to work with Ukraine to create toolkit to fight manipulation - diplomat
The European Union is interested in working with Ukraine to create tools to help combat manipulation.
Ukraine reports 12,376 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 12,376 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
08 December 2021
Ukraine interested in Croatia's experience in peaceful reintegration of temporarily occupied territories
Ukraine is interested in Croatia's experience in the peaceful reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories and the post-war restoration of the state.
Bad Roads longlisted for Oscars' Best International Feature Film
Bad Roads by Ukrainian director Natalka Vorozhbyt was included in the longlist for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Russia’s official websites drivers of propaganda wave on possible “Russian invasion” - expert
The ongoing wave of Kremlin propaganda in the context of a possible invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine is stronger than it was earlier this spring, while Russia’s official websites are its main drivers.
Metadata analysis vital in exposing disinformation sources, routes - U.S. expert
To combat disinformation more effectively, it is necessary to identify and expose those spreading it rather than address the targeted audiences.
Ukraine’s population aging, only 18% children - minister
There are currently 7 million underage persons living in Ukraine, which is just 18% of the total population.
Ukraine reports 9,371 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 9,371 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
07 December 2021
NATO Assistant Secretary General: Safe and democratic Ukraine is key to Euro-Atlantic security
The main goal of strategic communications must be a successful and prosperous Ukraine as a safe and democratic Ukraine is the key to Euro-Atlantic security.
Important for Ukraine to have own positive narratives - minister
It is important for Ukraine to spread its own positive narratives because countering disinformation through counter-narratives is not always an efficient measure to take.
More than 40,000 children in Ukraine vaccinated against COVID-19
In Ukraine, more than 40,000 children over the age of 12 have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health chief vows no additional quarantine bans on New Year’s holiday
The authorities in Ukraine have no intention to strengthen coronavirus-related restrictions on New Year’s eve.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Authorities confirm 8,655 new cases in past 24 hours
As of the morning of Tuesday, 8,655 new daily cases were detected across Ukraine.
06 December 2021
Ukraine's First Lady proposes introducing food culture lessons in schools
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, is urging communities to hold food culture classes in schools to raise a healthy generation.
Kyiv, eight regions to be out of "red" quarantine zone starting Dec 7
The State Commission for Emergencies has approved a decision to lift the red-level quarantine restrictions off the City of Kyiv, as well as eight regions across Ukraine: Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Luhansk, Lviv, Odesa, Rivne, and Kherson.
Ievgen Klopotenko, Ukraine’s star chef
I seek to change menus for hospitals, penitentiary facilities, and army
Health Ministry: Omicron strain has not yet been detected in Ukraine
As of December 6, the new COVID strain Omicron has not been detected in Ukraine.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health authorities say 38% fully vaccinated
In Ukraine, 40% of the population has already received at least one vaccine jab for COVID-19 in 16 regions. Across the country, 38% of the population has been fully vaccinated.
Kyiv records 704 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 704 new coronavirus cases on December 5, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Zelensky thanks Ukrainian soldiers, veterans on Armed Forces Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated military servicemen on Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian brands present their products at Export Gateway to Africa exhibition in Istanbul
Leading Ukrainian food producers took part in the international exhibition Export Gateway to Africa, which took place in Istanbul on December 2-4.