Sexual violence in the occupied territories as an element of terrorism and suppression of resistance. How should perpetrators be punished?
Victims demand punishment for Russian war criminals. But they also need help and support from society
Society and Culture
15 August 2023
Zelensky visits wounded soldiers in Zaporizhzhia region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trips to Zaporizhzhia region, visited the frontline surgical unit where medical care is provided to warriors within the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and strategic group of troops.
Official who banned media criticism of pro-Russian church fired
Oleksandr Dubovoi, the deputy chief of the Zvenyhorodska District State Administration in Cherkasy region, who introduced censorship in the local media over his sympathies toward the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Orthodox Church, was dismissed from his post.
Invaders to force residents of Kherson region to vote in sham elections
The Russian occupation authorities are planning to force the residents of Kherson region to vote in pseudo-elections scheduled to start on September 2. For this purpose, the so-called "electoral headquarters" were instructed to poll local residents in the temporarily occupied territories.
14 August 2023
Nearly 30 cultural monuments damaged in Odesa by Russian strike - ministry
As a result of Russia’s latest missile and drone strike, the premises of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and about 30 monuments of cultural heritage sustained damage.
Aggressors pursue two tasks regarding Ukrainian children - President’s envoy
The Russian Federation runs a purposeful genocidal policy against Ukraine, killing and injuring children on Ukrainian soil or deporting them.
Ukraine “still awaiting” from UN lists of children deported by Russia - Ombudsman
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said he is still waiting for an official response from the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on children and armed conflicts, Virginia Gamba, regarding the lists of Ukrainian children who have been taken out of Ukraine by Russia.
Stockholm syndrome of Orthodox Ukrainians
Why do relatives invite agents of influence of the "Russian world" - priests of the pro-Russian Orthodox Church - to perform the funeral service for the fallen Ukrainian defenders?
Vereshchuk: Local authorities, communities to play important role in socialization of veterans
Local authorities and communities will play an important role in returning veterans to civilian life.
13 August 2023
Six beaches officially open for swimming in Odesa region
The first six beaches are officially open for swimming in Odesa region.
First film festival after de-occupation starts in Kherson region
The first film festival after de-occupation – Kherson Film Fest – has started in Kherson region.
12 August 2023
Ukrainian youth will be at the center of country's recovery process - Shmyhal
Youth will be at the center of Ukraine's recovery process, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal has stated at the All-Ukrainian Youth Forum “Recovery in Unity!” held in Kyiv on the occasion of the International Youth Day.
Ukrainian rescuers leave for Slovenia to help tackle aftermath of floods
Ukrainian rescuers have left for Slovenia to help their colleagues to tackle the aftermath of floods.
11 August 2023
UNITED24 donors help rebuild 16 bridges in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 16 bridges have already been rebuilt thanks to donors as part of the UNITED24 initiative.
In Kharkiv region, cultural center damaged by Russian missile planned to be rebuilt
In the Kharkiv region, it is planned to rebuild the House of Culture in Dergachi, which was damaged by a Russian missile on May 13, 2023. The Regional Service for Infrastructure Restoration and Development has published a tender for the overhaul and restoration of the institution.
Ukraine working to improve efforts for locating missing soldiers in Russia-captured areas
The Office of the Commissioner for Persons Gone Missing Under Special Circumstances is developing new methods of searching for those missing in the temporarily occupied territories.
10 August 2023
Poll says 17% of displaced Ukrainians not planning to return to country
Nearly 17 percent of Ukrainian citizens who fled the country due to Russian aggression have already decided not to go back to Ukraine after the war ends.
Kostin, Austrian ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Ukraine Arad Benkö.
Ecumenical Patriarch's envoy arrives in Ukraine
Metropolitan Emmanuel has testified "unchanging support" for the people of Ukraine and declared his readiness to implement the humanitarian dimension of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Ecumenical Patriarch's envoy arrives in Ukraine
Metropolitan Emmanuel has testified "unchanging support" for the people of Ukraine and declared his readiness to implement the humanitarian dimension of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Georgia checking legality of data processing through YandexGo
The Personal Data Protection Service in Georgia has launched an inquiry to investigate the legality of data processing through the YandexGo application.
Ukraine should build effective technology to counter Russian narratives - expert
An urgent task for Ukraine is to develop efficient technologies for countering Russian narratives.
Finland probing Russian diplomat’s assault on activist
The police of Southwestern Finland confirmed the report of an ongoing investigation after the Russian diplomat assaulted activist Petr Trofimov outside Russia’s Consulate General in Turku.
Up to 200 people cross into Ukraine from Russia every day – Deputy PM Vereshchuk
Some 170-200 people cross into Ukraine from the Russian Federation every day through the Kolotilovka-Pokrovka humanitarian corridor on the border of the Belgorod and Sumy regions.
09 August 2023
Lviv's St. Luke's Hospital receives modern MRI machine thanks to support of German government
Thanks to the financial support of the German government, on August 10, St. Luke's Hospital in Lviv will receive a modern magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner made by Philips.
Oksana Zholnovych, Minister of Social Policy
Creating conditions for the desire to live and return to Ukraine
British ambassador: Crimea is Ukraine and home of its indigenous people
On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has expressed her solidarity with Crimean Tatars, Karaites and Krymchaks.
08 August 2023
Crimean political prisoner Zekiriaiev sent back to isolation cell
The Crimean Tatar activist, convicted in the "case of Crimean Muslims" Server Zekiriaiev was again imprisoned in a Russian isolation cell.
Due to war in Ukraine 763 cultural heritage sites damaged
During the full-scale war in Ukraine, 763 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed.