Twitter blocks another Russian propaganda outlet in EU, Britain
Twitter has blocked Russia’s propaganda resource RIA Novosti in 27 countries of the European Union and Great Britain.
Society and Culture
04 August 2022
Spain allocates almost EUR 53M in financial support for Ukrainian refugees
The government of Spain has approved the allocation of EUR 52.8 million in direct financial assistance to Ukrainians who have obtained temporary protection in this country.
EU adopts new crisis response measure of €16M to support Ukraine
The European Union adopted a new crisis response measure of €16 million to support access to education and assist victims of sexual violence in Ukraine.
Court extends MP Medvedchuk's arrest until Sept 19
Lviv's Lychakivsky District Court has extended the arrest of Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk until September 19.
03 August 2022
U.S. switches to Putin’s friends: a digest of Russian propaganda for August 2
The Kremlin has decided to legislatively “terrorize” the POWs of “Azov” and is eager to help China in the conflict with Taiwan. The Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security collected the main fakes and narratives of Russian propaganda for August 2.
USAID allocates additional $1.8M to support healthcare in Ukraine – WHO
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated an additional $1.8 million to support healthcare in Ukraine.
About 641,000 Ukrainian students stay abroad — education minister
There are approximately 4.2 million students in Ukraine, with about 641,000 of them currently staying abroad.
Bus driver from Prykarpattia tells SBU of Russian FSB’s attempt to recruit him
The Russian Federal Security Service tried to recruit a Prykarpattia resident who used to work as a private passenger carrier before the full-scale war.
"Good evening, we’re from Ukraine": Thousands of international orders for famed stamp
Since the start of sales on Amazon and Ebay of the new series of postage stamps and souvenir products with the inscription "Good evening, we’re from Ukraine", Ukrposhta has received almost 4,000 orders from all over the world.
02 August 2022
Ukraine’s culture minister, U.S. ambassador talk cooperation in supporting Ukrainian media
Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko discussed with the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink cooperation in supporting Ukrainian media and countering Russian disinformation.
Evacuation from Donetsk Region: First train brings 136 civilians to Kropyvnytskyi
A total of 136 civilians have been evacuated from Donetsk Region to Kropyvnytskyi by train, including 44 physically challenged persons.
Irpin, Miami to become sister cities
The cities of Irpin in Ukraine's Kyiv region and Miami in the United States will become sister cities.
01 August 2022
110 countries join United24 fundraising in support of Ukraine
A total of 110 countries have joined the United24 fundraising in support of Ukraine.
‘Yellow Ribbon’ patriotic inscriptions appear in Kherson
The patriotic inscriptions painted by the ‘Yellow Ribbon’ resistance movement activists have appeared in the temporarily occupied city of Kherson.
Almost 80% of Ukrainians support closed borders, visas and customs with Russia
Some 79% of Ukrainians believe that there should be closed borders with visas and customs between Ukraine and Russia, according to a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
31 July 2022
Sting calls war in Ukraine 'an absurdity based upon a lie'
The war Russia started in Ukraine is an absurdity based upon a lie, and democracy must not lose this battle to tyranny.
Sting calls war in Ukraine 'an absurdity based upon a lie'
The war Russia started in Ukraine is an absurdity based upon a lie, and democracy must not lose this battle to tyranny.
In occupied Crimea, locals starting to realize war could come to peninsula
Residents of the occupied Crimea are beginning to admit the reality of the war now raging in mainland Ukraine gradually making its way to the peninsula.
30 July 2022
About UAH 200M of charity donations collected for reanimation medical vehicles - Zelenska
As a result of the charity fundraising for reanimation medical vehicles, announced at the Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, about UAH 200 million has been collected.
Ukraine gets $5M from Qatar for medical care
The Ukrainian Health Ministry has received $5 million from the Qatar Fund for Development as part of the United24 fundraising platform.
Border guards: 36,000 Ukrainians return to country over past day
Over the past day, a total of 40,000 people crossed into Ukraine, including 36,000 Ukrainian nationals.
29 July 2022
President visits injured Ukrainian defenders at hospital
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Ukrainian defenders, who are now undergoing treatment at hospital.
Wounded Ukrainians will undergo rehabilitation in Latvia
Rehabilitation of Ukrainian military and civilians injured in the Russian war on Ukraine will soon begin in Latvia. In a month, it is planned to provide assistance to approximately 40 wounded.
Balenciaga creative director becomes ambassador for United24 platform
Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia became the ambassador for the United24 platform.
Twenty-nine wounded Ukrainian soldiers arrive in Poland for treatment
The second group of wounded Ukrainian soldiers – 29 people – arrived in Poland for treatment.
28 July 2022
President Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Statehood Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
President Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Statehood Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
Ukraine marks Statehood Day
On July 28, Ukraine marks the Day of Ukrainian Statehood for the first time.
27 July 2022
Israel sends 25,000 food kits to Kharkiv - embassy
The Embassy of Israel in Ukraine together with Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation sent 25,000 food kits to Kharkiv.