Eurovision betting odds put Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra on top
The semifinals of Eurovision will be held on May 10 and 12, while the grand final will be aired on May 14.
Society and Culture
10 May 2022
Canada to allocate CAD 35M for humanitarian projects in Ukraine
Canada will fund a number of humanitarian projects in Ukraine totaling CAD 35 million (about USD 30 million).
U.S. First Lady: We are committed to supporting Ukraine
First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, announced the end of her trip to Eastern Europe, reiterating the commitment to support Ukraine.
First planeload of Ukrainians seeking shelter lands in Canada
The first government-chartered group of Ukrainian refugees seeking shelter landed in St. John's, the capital of Canada’s province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Total term of punishment of Crimean political prisoners exceeds 1,000 years
Eighty-one victims of political persecution were sentenced to imprisonment in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Their total term of punishment is 1,002 years and 2 months.
Ukrainian journalists awarded special citation of Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize board awarded a special citation to Ukrainian journalists covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
09 May 2022
Kyiv calls on Berlin to bring to justice those responsible for attack on Ukrainian journalist
The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany has called on the Berlin police to take all measures to investigate as soon as possible an attack on Nataliia Moseichuk, a correspondent of Ukraine's 1+1 television channel, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Thousands rally in Warsaw demanding rescue for Mariupol defenders
Thousands of people gathered in central Warsaw on Sunday to protest Russian aggression in Ukraine.
08 May 2022
U.S. First Lady: Together, we are united for Ukraine
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden has said that her visit to Ukraine and meeting with Ukrainian mothers was a powerful signal of support and international unity with Ukraine, where many families were forced to leave behind their loved ones, fleeing their homes.
Center to assist Ukrainian refugees opens in Ottawa
A center to assist Ukrainians, who were forced to leave their homeland due to the Russian military aggression, opened in Ottawa thanks to the volunteers of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
Center to assist Ukrainian refugees opens in Ottawa
A center to assist Ukrainians, who were forced to leave their homeland due to the Russian military aggression, opened in Ottawa thanks to the volunteers of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
Zelensky: Ukraine perceives phrase ‘Never again’ differently this year
On May 8, Ukraine, along with the entire civilized world, honors everyone who defended the planet from Nazism during World War II, but the phrase "Never Again" is perceived differently this year.
Zelensky: Ukraine perceives phrase ‘Never again’ differently this year
On May 8, Ukraine, along with the entire civilized world, honors everyone who defended the planet from Nazism during World War II, but the phrase "Never Again" is perceived differently this year.
07 May 2022
Minister Tkachenko: Destruction of Skovoroda Museum is Russia's planned ideological action
Russians deliberately aimed at the Gregoriy Skovoroda National Museum. The destruction of the Museum of the Ukrainian philosopher in the year of his 300th birthday is a conscious ideological action.
India donates total of 187 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukrainian hospitals
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, India has handed over 187 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukrainian healthcare facilities.
Cybercriminals mail out chemical attack warning phishing letters
Hackers are massively sending new emails allegedly warning recipients about an impending chemical attack. These letters contain malware stealing users’ data
Skovoroda Museum destroyed in fire caused by Russia’s missile strike
On the night of May 7, 2022, Russia’s missile strike directly hit the National Literary and Memorial Museum of Hryhorii Skovoroda, which is situated in the village of Skovorodynivka, Kharkiv Region.
Sean Penn's charity sends third batch of humanitarian aid to Lviv region
The third batch of humanitarian aid from the CORE charity, founded by actor Sean Penn, has arrived in Lviv region.
06 May 2022
Over 500,000 Ukrainians deported to Russia’s remote regions - Zelensky
More than 500,000 Ukrainians have been deported to remote regions of the Russian Federation.
Announcement: Presentation of "Sole window of access to digital resources of Ukrainian archives" online project
On May 11 at 15:30 there will be a presentation of the online project "Sole window of access to digital resources of Ukrainian archives", created on the ARCHIUM platform.
05 May 2022
Eighty percent of Europeans in favour of financial assistance to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
A Flash Eurobarometer survey shows large consensus among EU citizens in favour of the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
120 architects from across Ukraine arrive in Irpin to plan its restoration
About 120 architects from all over Ukraine have arrived in Irpin, Kyiv region, to draft a strategy for the town's development.
Russia’s Sberbank collecting data on Ukraine Army donors
Russia's Sberbank says it is working to identify those donating money to the Armed Forces of Ukraine using their cards.
Poll: 96% of Ukrainians praise country’s Army
Ukrainians retain a positive attitude to the soldiers who at different times and in different armies defended their homeland from enemies.
04 May 2022
UN: More than 5.6 million refugees have fled Ukraine
The number of refugees from Ukraine who have been forced to flee their homes and go abroad due to the Russian invasion exceeded 5.6 million people.
Austria allocates another €42M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Government of Austria has allocated almost 42 million euros to overcome the humanitarian consequences of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine receives more than 300,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid in two months
Over the past two months, more than 300,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have arrived in Ukraine from abroad.
President: Whole free world united so that no one kills children as Russia does
The whole free world has united so that no one kills children or destroys peaceful cities as the Russian Federation does.
03 May 2022
Austria provides $100,000 in support of Ukrainian journalists
The Austrian government has allocated $ 100,000 to support the work of independent journalists in Ukraine.