Russia using US churches in spy operations – media
Russia has been widely infiltrating Orthodox church in the U.S. to recruit intelligence sources, which has been confirmed by an FBI probe.
Society and Culture
17 September 2023
Environmental damage caused by Russia’s invasion reached $57B
Damage to the environment caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reached $57 billion.
Pope prays for peace in Ukraine
During the Sunday prayer, Pope Francis gave a short greeting to the pilgrims from Ukraine, present in St. Peter's Square, and called on them to pray for Ukraine.
Kherson mayor in Russian captivity as per ICRC data - son
The International Committee of the Red Cross has confirmed that Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolyhaiev remains in Russian captivity.
Kyiv, Berlin sign partnership agreement
The capitals of Ukraine and Germany - Kyiv and Berlin - signed a partnership agreement.
15 September 2023
12 thousand families receive funds for housing repairs under the 'eRecovery' program
As of today, 12 thousand Ukrainian families have received funds for housing repairs under the state program ‘eRecovery’.
UN expects worsening of humanitarian situation in Ukraine
The UN expects the humanitarian situation in Ukraine to worsen if the current trend continues and plans to provide humanitarian aid to 11 million Ukrainians this year.
John Wain, Shelter and Non-Food Items Cluster Coordinator in Ukraine
Strength of ordinary Ukrainians in times of crisis is often underestimated
"I was on my knees and crying"
Russians destroyed Yakiv Marynchenko's farm near Orikhiv with a missile attack
Poltava specialists restore 40 houses in two villages of Kherson region
Specialists from Poltava region restored 40 houses in two villages of Kherson region - Chkalove and Pravdyne – that were damaged by the war.
14 September 2023
Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukrainian Jewish community
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Ukrainian soldiers representing the Jewish community and rabbis on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukrainian Jewish community
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Ukrainian soldiers representing the Jewish community and rabbis on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukrainian Jewish community
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Ukrainian soldiers representing the Jewish community and rabbis on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Putin and Jews. How Russia is heading for state anti-Semitism
Russian propaganda often uses the Jewish issue to divide Ukrainians and Jews.
Six Ukrainian children returned from Russia arrive in The Hague
Six Ukrainian children, who were successfully returned from Russia after the invasion forces deported them from Ukraine, arrived in The Hague.
About 22,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman
As many as 22,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman, Cherkasy region.
The Ecopark outside Kharkiv: recovering after an ecocide
The Russians killed a large number of park employees and animals, and destroyed all the buildings and enclosures
Reconstruction of kindergarten destroyed by Russians starts in Byshiv, Kyiv region
In the village of Byshiv, in the Kyiv region, at the expense of the fund for the elimination of the consequences of armed aggression, one of the buildings of the 'Kashtan' kindergarten, destroyed by Russian invaders, will be rebuilt.
Some 11,000 Hasidic pilgrims already in Ukraine’s Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Nearly 11,000 Hasidic Jews have already arrived in Uman, Cherkasy region, where Rabbi Hachman’s Tomb is located.
13 September 2023
Israeli police arrive in Uman to protect public order on Rosh Hashanah
The Israeli police have arrived in Uman to protect public order during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Deputy Head of Russian Ministry of Health is not allowed to attend WHO meeting in Denmark
Russian Deputy Health Minister Oleg Salagay was not allowed to enter Denmark, where he was going to attend a meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hungary’s Jobbik party furious over “fascist coup” claim in Russian history textbook
The Hungarian far-right parliamentary party Jobbik condemns the assessment of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 laid down in a Russian school history textbook as a “fascist coup” and demands decisive action from the Hungarian government in this regard.
Presidential Administration shows how Poltava residents help rebuild Pravdyne in Kherson region
Craftsmen from the Poltava region are helping to rebuild houses and infrastructure destroyed by the enemy in the village of Pravdyne, in the Kherson region.
Zelensky speaks with students from leading Dutch universities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky talked with students from The Hague and Leiden via video link, while students from other educational institutions followed the event online.
12 September 2023
Ex-CIA chief covers tuition fees for son of fallen Ukrainian soldier
The former CIA Director, David Petraeus, paid all scholarship fees for the son of the fallen Ukrainian hero, Oleh Snitsar, who studies at the American University Kyiv.
Book about Russian crimes presented in Yahidne village, Chernihiv region
A presentation of the book 'Struggle of the Unconquered: Crimes of the Russian Occupiers in the Chernihiv Region' was held in the village of Yahidne, in the Chernihiv region.
Book about Russian crimes presented in Yahidne village, Chernihiv region
A presentation of the book 'Struggle of the Unconquered: Crimes of the Russian Occupiers in the Chernihiv Region' was held in the village of Yahidne, in the Chernihiv region.
Israeli Ambassador visits Dnipro for first time since beginning of war
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky arrived in Dnipro for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, where he met with local authorities and the Jewish community.
97 facilities restored in Kyiv region at expense of the Fund for Elimination of Consequences of Armed Aggression
In the Kyiv region, 97 facilities will be restored at the expense of the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, and work has already begun on seven facilities.