Ukraine flag snatched from Tbilisi central park
After an unidentified person tore down the flag of Ukraine from the flagpole in the central park of the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, the Ukrainian embassy demanded an investigation into the incident.
Society and Culture
08 May 2023
Russia-captured civilians forced to dig trenches “no traitors” - Ukraine officials
Captured civilians, whom the Russian invaders force to dig trenches in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive will not be considered traitors.
Victory Day. A common holiday that divides
May 8 and 9 are probably the most controversial dates in the Ukrainian holiday calendar.
Ministry of Health: More than 112,000 Ukrainians have died from COVID-19
The announcement of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic does not mean that we should forget about vaccination.
President’s Decree declares May 9 as Europe Day in Ukraine
From tomorrow, Ukraine will annually mark Europe Day on May 9.
Project Ukraine launches platform to help displaced Ukrainians
The Ukrainian-British IT initiative Project Ukraine launched the international platform Find Refuge to support Ukrainians suffering from war.
Almost entire Valley of Daffodils has blossomed in western Ukraine
In Zakarpattia region, western Ukraine, the Valley of Daffodils has blossomed – 80% of the field is covered with white flowers.
National Information Bureau received almost 19,000 capture and deportation reports in April
In April, the National Information Bureau received about 19,000 reports of disappearance, capture, deportation, and forced mobilization of Ukrainian citizens in the territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
07 May 2023
Some 210 greater flamingos returning to Odesa region
About 200 greater flamingos have returned to Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park, which is situated in the Odesa region.
Showcasing Russia’s St. George ribbon “criminal offense” - Vitsche Berlin
Ukrainian activists hope that the Russians will not be allowed to use such symbols as the St George ribbon.
Yermak meets with United24 ambassadors to discuss return of children deported to Russia
Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak held a series of meetings with ambassadors of the United24 fundraising platform to discuss the assistance in returning Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
Russia facing its worst labor shortage in decades - British Intelligence
Russia is facing its worst labor shortage in decades due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war it unleashed against Ukraine.
06 May 2023
Zelensky congratulates Charles III on his coronation
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated King Charles III on his coronation and wished him many years of successful reign.
Ukrainian diplomats pay tribute to victims of Ebensee concentration camp in Austria
Ukrainian diplomats have honored the memory of the fallen Ukrainians and other prisoners of the Ebensee concentration camp in Austria.
Ukrainian diplomats pay tribute to victims of Ebensee concentration camp in Austria
Ukrainian diplomats have honored the memory of the fallen Ukrainians and other prisoners of the Ebensee concentration camp in Austria.
Deputy Head of President’s Office meets with new head of ICRC delegation to Ukraine
Deputy Head of the President’s Office Oleksiy Kuleba discussed strengthening of cooperation with Jürg Eglin, the new head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross to Ukraine.
05 May 2023
Zelensky meets with United24 ambassadors
President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with ambassadors of the United24 fundraising platform and thanked them for uniting the world to help Ukraine.
Lubinets, UNICEF representatives discuss protection of rights of children affected by war
At a meeting with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representatives in Ukraine, Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Lubinets discussed ensuring the protection of the rights of children who suffered from Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.
Illegally detained Crimean Tatar Umerova transferred to Lefortovo prison
Crimean Tatar Lenia Umerova was illegally detained by Russian security forces in winter and was transferred to the Moscow detention center Lefortovo.
Drones, ambulances, bridges: Zelensky thanks United24 platform donors on anniversary of its creation
On the anniversary of the creation of the United24 fundraising platform, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked all the donors.
Drones, ambulances, bridges: Zelensky thanks United24 platform donors on anniversary of its creation
On the anniversary of the creation of the United24 fundraising platform, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked all the donors.
United24 fundraising platform collects $325M in a year – Fedorov
The United24 fundraising platform collected $325 million in a year to support Ukraine.
Norway to increase funding for Ukrainian refugees
The Norwegian government will increase the amount of funds available for Ukrainian refugees in the revised budget for 2023.
04 May 2023
Netherlands prepared mobile laboratory for forensic medical examination in Ukraine
The Netherlands has prepared a mobile forensic laboratory for the needs of the International Criminal Court in Ukraine.
Roman Sushchenko, former political prisoner of Kremlin
The fate of every Ukrainian in Russian prisons requires immediate attention
Norway to provide EUR 378M to Ukraine for humanitarian and government administration needs
Norway has allocated EUR 235 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and now is setting aside an additional EUR 143 million in civilian support for the Ukrainian government administration.
Canada donates demining equipment to Ukraine worth $16 million
The first batch of demining equipment purchased by Canada worth over $16 million has arrived in Ukraine.
Ukraine rises to 79th place in Media Freedom Index
Crises, wars, and the continued spread of authoritarianism meant that last year, the situation with press freedom was more volatile than it had been in a long time.
03 May 2023
Minister of Interior set to tackle corruption in driving tests
The Ministry of Internal Affairs intends to create conditions to minimize corruption in the process of drivers’ training and tests.