Population of Luhansk region down by 40% since Russian occupation
The invaders provoked a demographic crisis in Luhansk region as the population in the Russian-occupied areas has decreased by 40 percent since the incursion.
Society and Culture
24 October 2023
Latvia’s NMPD sends 61 ambulances to Ukraine
Latvia’s Emergency Medical Service (NMPD), with the support of the Latvian government, has sent 61 used ambulances from its vehicle fleet to Ukraine.
Russian anti-covid vaccine 'Sputnik V' stops working - developer
The head of the Russian Gamaleya Center, which developed the 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine, Alexander Gintsburg, said that with the emergence of new strains, the vaccine "simply does not protect against coronavirus infection at all."
23 October 2023
No international organization has access to occupied areas of Ukraine - ombudsman
The Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets says no international organization currently has access to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Pope urges world not to get used to any war
Pope Francis urged all citizens not to get used to any war in the world.
Another radiation shelter being built in Kyiv region
A radiation shelter is being built in the Fursy Lyceum in the Bila Tserkva district of the Kyiv region.
Kuleba supports idea of multiple citizenship in Ukraine
Multiple citizenship should become an element of state policy aimed at preserving and developing the global Ukrainian community.
Patients with mental illnesses evacuated from Kherson region
Patients with mental illnesses were evacuated from Kherson region with the support of Doctors Without Borders and volunteers of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.
Ukraine to join School Meals Coalition
Representatives of Ukraine took part in the two-day School Meals Coalition Global Summit.
22 October 2023
Pope Francis: “Every war is a defeat”
At the end of the meeting with pilgrims on Sunday, Pope Francis once again expressed his opinion on the developments in n the Holy Land, also mentioning “suffering Ukraine”.
More than 60 private houses destroyed by Russians being restored in Irpin
Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Ruslan Kravchenko conducted an unscheduled inspection of the reconstruction of 60 private houses on Bahirova Street in Irpin town which are being restored with the regional budget funds.
Japan to launch living support program for Ukraine refugees in April
Japan will launch a new program to help refugees from Ukraine. From April, Ukrainians will have the right to study the language and receive financial assistance.
Nearly 30,000 schoolchildren returned to Kharkiv this year – city council
Over the course of 2023, nearly 30,000 schoolchildren have returned to Kharkiv, and now there are 53,000 of them in the city.
Olena Zelenska Foundation launching project to restore children's hub in Borodianka
The Olena Zelenska Foundation is launching a project to restore a children's creative and sports hub in Borodianka, Kyiv region.
21 October 2023
Canada announces new migration program for Ukrainians
Canada has introduced a new temporary migration program that allows Ukrainians who are close relatives to Canadian nationals to obtain a permanent residence permit.
Over UAH 5.6B allocated for payments to IDPs in October
More than UAH 5.6 billion was allocated for payments to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in October.
Ukraine brings back three more children
Ukraine has managed to bring another three children back home.
Russian security forces detain Muslims outside Crimea mosque
In the temporarily occupied Crimea’s Simferopol, Russian law enforcers conducted a raid outside a local mosque, demanding that worshipers produce their IDs and detaining some of them.
Power engineers restore electricity supply services for 16.5 thousand consumers per day
On October 19, 2023, Ukrainian power engineers restored electricity supply services for 16.5 thousand consumers, who had been left without electricity due to hostilities.
20 October 2023
European Border project: Ukraine hopes to open joint checkpoints with Poland
Following a joint meeting of the governments of Ukraine and Romania, the two countries agreed to start working on the creation of joint checkpoints. In this regard, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed hope that similar checkpoints would be established with Poland in the near future.
UNHCR helps to renovate more than 2,200 detached houses in Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) helped to renovate more than 2,200 detached houses, which had been damaged by Russian attacks.
EU extends temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians for another year
The EU Temporary Protection Directive, which gives Ukrainian refugees the right to legally stay in the EU member states, was officially prolonged until March next year.
Power engineers fully restore gas supply in Kharkiv region
Power engineers have completed restoration work and resumed gas supply to all consumers in the Kharkiv region who were left without gas after Russian strikes on the gas distribution system (GDS).
Austrians began to get to know Ukraine only after Feb 24, 2022 - Ambassador
People in Austria began to perceive and learn about Ukraine properly only after February 24, 2022, and this happened to a large extent due to thousands of displaced persons arriving in the country.
19 October 2023
Zelensky inspects housing reconstruction works in Kyiv region’s Irpin, Buzova
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has inspected progress in the comprehensive reconstruction of the detached house suburbs and apartment blocks in the Kyiv region’s city of Irpin and village of Buzova.
Ukraine launches platform to raise awareness about children deported by Russia
The Bring Kids Back UA information platform has launched its work to inform the international community about the Ukrainian children forcefully deported by Russia
Accommodation for those who lost homes amid war: Zelensky visits construction site
President Volodymyr Zelensky inspected a construction site in the village of Tarasivka, Kyiv region, where new accommodation is being set up for those who lost their homes since Russia unleashed its full-blown invasion.
Accommodation for those who lost homes amid war: Zelensky visits construction site
President Volodymyr Zelensky inspected a construction site in the village of Tarasivka, Kyiv region, where new accommodation is being set up for those who lost their homes since Russia unleashed its full-blown invasion.
Ukrainian weapons for HAMAS, “Jewish threat” to Ukraine: Russian propaganda exploiting conflict in Middle East
Against the background of the aggravation in the Middle East, which was catalysed by the HAMAS terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, Russia is trying to provoke new conflicts in the world and cause maximum damage to Ukraine.