Digital services proved their reliability during full-scale war - Zelensky
Digital services proved their reliability in the midst of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Society and Culture
Water utility to be repaired in Smila, Cherkasy region, with UNDP support
The mayor of Smila, in the Cherkasy region, Serhiy Ananko, has signed an agreement with UNDP to implement a project to repair the city's water utility.
18 December 2023
Ukrainian, German culture officials discuss cooperation in protection of cultural heritage
Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev and German Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth have discussed further cooperation in the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of barrier-free literary projects.
International partners support Mykolaiv region for hundreds million dollars - Kim
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, international partners have sent hundreds of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid to support the Mykolaiv region.
European Commission allocates EUR 65M to countries hosting Ukrainian refugees
The European Commission has announced the allocation of more than EUR 65 million to four countries hosting Ukrainian citizens fleeing the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine's consul general in Lublin discloses details of driver's death at Poland border
A Ukrainian truck driver who fell unwell at the Hruszowice passenger service point on the A4 highway on December 16 has died at a hospital in Przemysl, with no third parties involved in his death.
17 December 2023
First Lady attends special concert ‘Dedicated to Unbreakable Ukraine’ at Lviv National Opera
On December 17, 2023, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska attended a special concert, ‘Dedicated to Unbreakable Ukraine’, at Lviv National Opera.
Another monument to Soviet soldiers dismantled in Zakarpattia region
A monument to the Soviet soldiers has been dismantled in the Zakarpattia region’s village of Onok.
One more Ukrainian truck driver dies at Ukraine-Poland border
Another Ukrainian truck driver has died while waiting to cross the border from Poland into Ukraine.
Ukraine needs nursing development strategy – First Lady Zelenska
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska believes that the country needs a nursing development strategy.
Security hubs to open in settlements across Ukraine
Security hubs will soon be launched in settlements across Ukraine to allow for a faster response to emergency calls and aid to citizens.
16 December 2023
Ukraine’s Health Ministry, WHO Regional Office for Europe sign cooperation agreement
On December 16, 2023, the Ukrainian Health Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe signed a Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA) for 2024-2025.
Ukraine receives 20 ambulances from WHO, Germany
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has received 20 ambulances from the World Health Organization, with their delivery made possible with funding from the German government.
Netherlands to help restore communities in Kherson region
The Netherlands will help restore communities in Ukraine's southern Kherson region.
Ukraine returns three more children from Russia, temporarily occupied territories
Three more children from Russia and the temporarily occupied territories have been brought back to Ukraine.
Another Soviet-era monument dismantled in Kyiv
A monument to the Soviet-era Tarashchanets armored train crew has been dismantled in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district today.
SBU puts Russian patriarch Kirill on wanted list
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) placed Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill (Vladimir Gundyayv) on December 15.
Return of deported Ukrainian children is PACE’s priority – Vice-President
On December 15, 2023, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) started hearings on the situation with the Ukrainian children remaining in EU Member States, as well as the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia.
15 December 2023
Ukraine elected as Vice-Chair of UNESCO Committee for Protection of Cultural Property
For the first time, Ukraine has been elected as Vice-Chair of the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
HQCJ launches open competition to fill over 500 vacant positions of appellate judges
On December 15, 2023, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJ) launched an unprecedented open competition to fill more than 500 vacant positions of appellate judges.
Germany sending largest winter aid package to Ukraine
Germany's Interior Ministry and Foreign Office have provided EUR 6.1 million in additional humanitarian aid supplies to Ukraine during the second winter of the Russian war of aggression, the largest logistics operation in the history of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW).
GUR intelligence reports increased pressure on Ukrainians living under occupation
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian invaders increase the pressure on the local population who refused to obtain Russian passports.
14 December 2023
Five more children return to Ukraine from Russian occupation
Five more Ukrainian children have returned to Ukraine from Russian occupation.
Some 74% of Ukrainians reject any territorial concessions to Russia
As of December 2023, 74% of Ukrainians oppose the idea of ceding any territory to Russia, while the number ready for such concessions increased from 10% in May to 19% in December.
13 December 2023
Hungarians of Transcarpathia about new law: We feel that we have been heard
What is being said in Transcarpathia after MPs voted for the law on national minorities
Ireland to reduce welfare rates for new arrivals from Ukraine
The Government of Ireland has decided to reduce welfare payments to the Ukrainians displaced by war who will arrive in the country and receive state-provided accommodation starting next year, from EUR 220 per week to just EUR 38.80.
Swiss company to send 60 mine clearance vehicles to Ukraine
The Swiss company Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) plans to deliver 60 mine clearance vehicles to Ukraine by mid-2024.
Number of Ukrainian refugees under temporary protection in EU exceeds 4.2M
The temporary protection status in EU countries has been granted to 4.24 million people who fled Ukraine as a consequence of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
12 December 2023
Ukraine’s top prosecutor discusses development of cooperation with UN representatives in Ukraine
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin during a meeting with the chief of the UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine, Denise Brown, and deputy head of the UNHCR mission in Ukraine, Noel Calhoun, discussed the further development of cooperation.