Olena Zelenska thanks France for helping Ukraine
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska thanked the French Republic for its assistance to Ukraine.
Society and Culture
Only 7% of citizens considering leaving Ukraine for winter - IOM
A reletavely small part of Ukrainians are planning to change their place of residence for the winter period despite the energy crisis caused by Russia, so international organizations should help those who stay.
Czech Senate recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the decision of the Senate of the Czech Republic to recognize the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
Peace Light of Bethlehem handed over to President of Ukraine
The Ukrainian scouts have handed over the Peace Light of Bethlehem to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to Ukrainian people
The European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to the brave people of Ukraine, represented by the President of Ukraine, elected leaders and civil society.
Russians should be ready. Putin follows Maduro: December 12 digest
Putin urged not to believe Konashenkov, and Medvedev complains about Mishustin.
Zelenska, Tkachenko present ‘Ukraine. Out of blackout’ project in Paris
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and Ukrainian Culture and Information Policy Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko have presented the project, ‘Ukraine. Out of blackout’, in Paris.
13 December 2022
NSDC Secretary: Sanctions introduced not against church but certain individuals
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) is introducing sanctions not against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church but against certain individuals collaborating with the aggressor state.
Parliament approves law on media
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, adopted the Law of Ukraine "On Media".
Photojournalists Chernov and Maloletka receive Press Freedom Award
Reporters Without Borders awarded Ukrainian photojournalists Yevhen Maloletka and Mstyslav Chernov the Press Freedom Award for reports from occupied Mariupol.
At Paris conference, Zelenska calls on participants to join restoration of Izium hospital
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has called on the participants in the International Conference "Solidarity with the Ukrainian People" in Paris to participate in the restoration of a hospital in Izium, Kharkiv region, which was damaged by Russian invaders.
More than 100 wounded Ukrainian soldiers receiving treatment in Poland
To date, more than 100 Ukrainian service members are being treated in Polish hospitals, as well as approximately 2,000-3,000 Ukrainian civilians.
12 December 2022
$1M for mobile intensive care units: Uber becomes new partner of United24 platform
Uber has become a new partner of the United24 platform and will help raise $1 million for mobile intensive care units for Ukrainian doctors.
Olena Zelenska meets with Brigitte Macron in France
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has met with First Lady of France Brigitte Macron during her visit to France.
Olena Zelenska meets with Brigitte Macron in France
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has met with First Lady of France Brigitte Macron during her visit to France.
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia: what Baltic countries write about Ukraine and how it is influenced by Russian propaganda
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security has analyzed the media landscape of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia based on monitoring conducted by the Ukrainian social startup LetsData in partnership with the Detector Media NGO in September and October to find out what the online media of the Baltic countries are saying about Ukraine and how Russian propaganda affects it.
Time to take responsibility: Speech by Oleksandra Matviychuk at Nobel Peace Prize awarding ceremony
The Center for Civil Liberties human rights watchdog, headed by Oleksandra Matviychuk, received the Nobel Peace Prize for the first time in the history of independent Ukraine.
Operation “Demoralization.” Pro-Russian Telegram channels sowing discouragement among Ukrainians
“Ukrainians will freeze this winter.” “The Russians will destroy all power stations.” “Ukraine is doomed.”
Almost 4.9M IDPs registered in Ukraine - Ministry of Social Policy
As of December 8, some 4.88 million citizens have gained the status of internally displaced persons in Ukraine, including 3.5 million who moved after February 24, 2022.
Riot brewing in occupied Mariupol - mayor's advisor
Public discontent with Russian occupation authorities in Mariopol could spill into a full-blown riot due to the lack of heating in households.
Austrian MP after visiting Kyiv, Kharkiv: Will of Ukrainians “unbreakable”
An inter-factional group of deputies with the National Council of Austria visited Ukraine on December 7-11, where they met with representatives of the country’s parliament, government, and civil society, and also visited Kharkiv.
11 December 2022
NSDC imposes sanctions on seven representatives of UOC-MP churches
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on sanctions against a number of representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP).
Photo exhibition dedicated to Mariupol defenders opens in Lviv
The photography exhibition, Stronger Than Steel, which is dedicated to the defenders of Ukraine’s Mariupol, has opened in the city of Lviv.
300,000 residents of Odesa region still have no electricity
About 300,000 residents of Odesa region still have no electricity after the Russian attack on energy infrastructure on December 10.
Border Guard Service: 32,000 citizens return to Ukraine on Dec 10
On December 10, almost 36,000 people arrived in Ukraine, of whom 32,000 are Ukrainian citizens.
10 December 2022
Ukraine expects Red Cross to take more active steps in POWs release - Yermak
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak has said that Ukraine expects more assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in POWs release.
NSDC refutes fake about deterioration of tap water quality in Ukraine
Reports circulating on Russian Telegram channels about the alleged decline in the quality of tap water in Ukraine and the fact that its use can lead to epidemics is not true.
Kuleba calls on Red Cross to stop transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help with the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and to stop the forced displacement of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Banksy to sell 50 screenprints to raise funds for Ukraine
World-renowned British graffiti artist Banksy has put 50 of his screenprints for sale through the website of the Legacy of War Foundation to raise funds to support Ukraine.