Only 1.1% of Ukrainians are fluent in English
Only 1.1% of Ukrainians are fluent in English, and 43.8% of respondents do not know the language at all.
Society and Culture
Shelling of Odesa city center: UN coordinator inspects destroyed cathedral
The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Ukraine Denise Brown arrived in Odesa to document the consequences of the attack on the historic city center.
More than 200 health workers in Ukraine trained to help victims of violence - WHO
The World Health Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, conducted trainings on providing services to victims of gender-based violence for more than 200 healthcare workers from eight regions.
Shelling of Odesa city center: UN coordinator inspects destroyed cathedral
The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Ukraine Denise Brown arrived in Odesa to document the consequences of the attack on the historic city center.
Minister Lisovyi: Russians completely ruin 180 schools in Ukraine
Russian troops have completely ruined 180 schools in Ukraine. Meanwhile, over 1,300 educational institutions were damaged.
25 July 2023
No one will forgive MPs, officials for opposing themselves to the state - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed all MPs and officials, stressing that they should work in Ukraine and for the interests of the Ukrainian people.
Prosecutor's Office of ARC investigates 127 cases of illegal arrests in Crimea for pro-Ukrainian position
The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol is investigating 127 criminal proceedings on the facts of illegal deprivation of liberty of persons for their pro-Ukrainian position or participation in relevant events.
Crimean political prisoner Saliiev denied transfer to colony closer to home
Crimean political prisoner, civilian journalist Seiran Saliiev was denied a transfer from a colony in the Tula region of the Russian Federation to a penitentiary institution located closer to home.
Government approves draft law on weapons declaration
Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft law "On amendments to the law 'On ensuring the participation of civilians in the defense of Ukraine' to improve the procedure for obtaining, declaring and handling firearms."
MEP Sikorski brings cars, drones to Ukrainian military
Member of the European Parliament, former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, as part of a group of Polish volunteers, is taking several vehicles and drones to Kharkiv for the Ukrainian military, purchased, including with the funds of his friends from the UK and US.
24 July 2023
Russians brainwashing children in temporarily occupied areas - Fedorov
Russian invaders are constantly zombifying Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories, including by sending them to summer camps, where they are taught the so-called "true history".
Information Ramstein: Western democracies must unite not to lose to authocracies
In order not to lose to Russia and other authoritarian regimes, the countries of the democratic world will have to join their efforts not only within the framework of military assistance to Ukraine but also in the media space by creating an informal information alliance — the so-called Information Ramstein.
Among total number of IDPs, 60% are women - OPORA
Of the total number of internally displaced persons, approximately 60% are women and 40% are men.
"Russian warship, go ...!" postage stamp receives "Philatelic Oscar 2023"
The postage stamp "Russian warship, go...!", which was presented by Ukrposhta on April 12, 2022, received the grand prize at the international philatelic art awards, Asiago (Italy). The organizers of the event refer to the award as the "philatelic Oscar".
UNESCO mission to assess damage to cultural heritage objects in Odesa
In the coming days, a mission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will arrive in Odesa to make a preliminary assessment of the damage caused to cultural heritage objects by Russian attacks.
Orban laments about "LGBT offensive" on Hungary amid inflation hike
Speaking to the Hungarian community in Romania, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed the European Union was attacking Hungary with an "LGBT offensive".
Russian invaders threaten Ukrainians over photos with flag, Ukrainian music - Melitopol mayor
The Russian occupation forces threaten the residents of the temporarily occupied territories over the photos with the national flag of Ukraine or Ukrainian music should they find those in their phones during checks.
23 July 2023
UNESCO condemns Russian strike on Odesa
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) condemned the missile attack by Russian forces on Odesa in the early hours of Sunday, July 2023.
Zelensky: Despite attempts to break our state, we know Ukraine has future
Despite any attempts to break our state and our people, we clearly know: we, in Ukraine, have a future because we protect culture and humanity. With this terror, Russia brings only one thing closer – its own dismantling from history.
ODIHR condemns Russian strike targeting Odesa cathedral
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) condemned Russia's shelling of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa and called for an end to attacks on religious and civilian objects.
Russian missile hits altar of Odesa’s famous Transfiguration Cathedral
A Russian missile destroyed the central altar of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, as a result of which the temple was partially destroyed.
Russian missile hits altar of Odesa’s famous Transfiguration Cathedral
A Russian missile destroyed the central altar of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, as a result of which the temple was partially destroyed.
Russian missile hits altar of Odesa’s famous Transfiguration Cathedral
A Russian missile destroyed the central altar of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, as a result of which the temple was partially destroyed.
22 July 2023
ICC could open case against Russia over civilian hostages - ombudsman
Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets believes it would be appropriate if the International Criminal Court brought charged the Russian authorities regarding the civilian hostages the aggressors are holding.
Ukraine's three largest charities get UAH 8.4B in donations in H1, 2023
As much as UAH 8.4 billion was sent to the accounts of the United24 platform, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation and Come Back Alive in the first six months of 2023.
21 July 2023
Finland to deliver new humanitarian aid package to Ukraine
Finland is preparing a new delivery of humanitarian aid for the regions of Ukraine affected by flooding as a result of the Russian explosion of the Kakhovka HPP.
20 July 2023
UNESCO plans to increase assistance to save Ukrainian cultural heritage
UNESCO has presented recommendations for the rescue of cultural heritage in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP.
Russians deported elderly, disabled Ukrainians
Russian invaders transported elderly citizens and representatives of vulnerable categories from Ukraine to the territory of the Russian Federation, where they were deprived of citizenship, forced to become blood donors, and did not provide assistance after unsuccessful medical procedures.
Sixty-three journalists killed during full-scale invasion of Ukraine
During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 63 journalists were killed in military operations or as a result of Russian shelling or torture.