In Ukraine, Sahara dust concentration within norm - monitors
Airborne dust concentration over Ukraine amid reports of a Sahara sand cloud moving toward the country remains within permissible norm.
Society and Culture
31 March 2024
Pope at Easter calls for exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine
On Sunday, March 31, in his traditional Easter message Urbi et Orbi, Pope Francis mentioned the Russian-Ukrainian war and expressed his wish for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelensky honors victims of Russian terror in Bucha
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of Ukrainians killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of the Bucha community in the Kyiv region.
Zelensky on Catholic Easter: May all prayers for protection from evil be heard today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Christians of the Western Rite on Easter, noting that this holiday is a reminder of the power of the spirit that will not allow the darkness to prevail.
Ukrainians now able to get married via video link in Diia app
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution on the registration of marriage via video link in the Diia application.
Mykolaiv receives 12 new passenger buses thanks to Denmark
With financial support from the Danish government, Mykolaiv received 12 new passenger buses from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Russian forces damage 124 court buildings in Ukraine
As a result of Russian aggression, 124 court buildings in various regions of Ukraine have been damaged to varying degrees.
30 March 2024
Lysohor: 200 cultural sites severely damaged in TOT of Luhansk region
In the territories of the Luhansk region captured by Russians in 2022, 200 cultural sites have been severely damaged.
Ukrainian official, French delegation discuss development of defense technologies
Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borniakov has met with a French delegation to discuss the development of defense technologies in Ukraine.
In deoccupied areas, damage confirmed to 1,795 cultural institutions – acting minister Karandeiev
A total of 1,795 institutions of cultural infrastructure sustained damaged as a result of hostilities in territories that have been liberated by the Ukrainian defense forces.
29 March 2024
Head of Zelensky’s Office meets with representatives of religious communities
Chief of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with representatives of religious communities to discuss the importance of conveying the truth about Russia's full-scale aggression and the need for continued international support for Ukraine.
18-year-old Ukrainian dies in Poland while trying to escape police
In the Polish city of Opole, an 18-year-old Ukrainian driver, whom the police were trying to stop for a traffic violation, tried to escape and crashed into a roadside pillar at high speed overnight Friday. He later died in the hospital.
Ukrinform to launch ‘Homeward’ campaign for Ukrainians abroad – director general
In Ukraine, there is an urgent need to create a new information brand for people residing abroad. Ukrinform will launch the “Homeward” campaign to address this need.
28 March 2024
Canada not to extend migration program for displaced Ukrainians
The Canadian emergency visa program for Ukrainians fleeing war will not be extended for a new term.
Propaganda narrative on corruption in Ukraine becoming strategic for Russia - expert
The Russian propaganda narrative aiming to compromise Ukrainian authorities in the eyes of international audiences, in particular, in the context of corruption, is becoming stable and strategic for Russia as it is aimed at limiting aid to Ukraine.
27 March 2024
Theater during war not only about destroyed buildings, but also about new performances and filled halls - Ministry of Culture and Information Policy
Theater during a full-scale war is not only about destroyed buildings but also about filled halls and new performances.
Kyiv hosts over 400K internally displaced Ukrainians - Ombudsman
More than 400,000 internally displaced persons reside in Kyiv at the moment.
26 March 2024
Moscow court arrests SBU chief Maliuk in absentia
Moscow's Basmanny District Court has arrested in absentia the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk, for two months in the case of "public calls for terrorism."
Zelensky holds joint iftar with Muslim community on Ramadan
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the Ukrainian military, who profess Islam, leaders of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, and representatives of the Muslim community and clergy, took part in an iftar – a dinner held during the holy month of Ramadan.
25 March 2024
Restoring traffic across Dnipro HPP dam after Russian strike “matter of principle” - administration chief
Restoring traffic across the dam of the Dnipro hydropower plant, which was significantly damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack on March 22, is an important issue and a matter of principle.
Russia might win due to public attitudes in Ukraine toward military draft offices – Ground Forces Commander
Russia can inflict defeat on Ukraine with some inadvertent help from Ukrainians due to their negative attitude toward army recruitment offices.
24 March 2024
Two modular medical aid stations opened in Kherson region to replace destroyed hospitals
In the Kherson region, in Kostyrka and Novoraisk, modular medical aid stations are operating as a temporary replacement for damaged hospitals.
About 2,000 food boxes delivered to truck drivers blocked at border
Truck drivers waiting at checkpoints to cross the border with Poland have received almost 2,000 food boxes from benefactors.
Polish, Ukrainian activists rally in Warsaw against border blockade
On March 23, a rally was held in Poland’s capital, entitled "Border is a lifeline". About a hundred Polish and Ukrainian activists protested outside the government headquarters against the ongoing blockade of the border with Ukraine.
23 March 2024
First veterans' hub in region launched in Nizhyn
The first veterans' space "Nezlamni" has been launched in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region.
Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration warns of possible blackouts
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military District Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, has warned that power outages are possible in the region.
Germans support aid to Ukraine, criticize own government
The majority of Germans support increasing aid to Ukraine and are dissatisfied with the performance of their chancellor.
Dutch Queen speaks with wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehab center
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands met with Ukrainian soldiers undergoing treatment at the Aardenburg Military Rehabilitation Center in Dorn.
U.S. wants to engage OSCE structures to return Ukrainian children from Russia
The United States is exploring all possible ways to return Ukrainian children from Russia and punish all those responsible for their unlawful deportation, including by engaging OSCE structures.