Twenty-nine more Ukrainians evacuated for treatment to European hospitals
This week a total of 29 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment to European specialized hospitals.
Society and Culture
27 August 2022
Rally in support of Azovstal defenders held in Zhytomyr Region
A rally in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), remaining in Russian captivity, has been held in Zhytomyr Region’s Malyn, which is a home city of Dmytro Kozatskyi, the press officer of the Azov Regiment.
Zelensky issues greeting address on Ukraine’s Aviation Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media a selection of photos dedicated to the Air Force, stressing that the day will come when the enemies will perish in both Zaporizhia, the South, the East of the country, as well as Crimea.
Tymoshenko: Infrastructure being restored in Zhytomyr, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv regions
The infrastructure facilities destroyed as a result of the Russian invasion are being restored in Zhytomyr, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions.
26 August 2022
Humor gives additional strength to move forward: Zelensky speaks with comedian Jimmy Fallon
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a video call with American TV host, actor, and comedian Jimmy Fallon.
Ukraine appeals to UNESCO as Russians threaten child abductions in occupied areas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on UNESCO to urgently respond to Russia's threats to parents in the temporarily occupied Kherson and Zaporizhia regions to send their children to orphanages if they refuse to enroll them in schools.
25 August 2022
MFA Ukraine summons apostolic nuncio to express disappointment over Pope's comment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, to express disappointment over the recent comment by Pope Francis regarding the death of Darya Dugina, daughter of the "Russian world” mastermind.
Japan’s government, United Nations send over 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) sent more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian goods to Ukraine.
Almost 35,000 civilians evacuated from four regions since August 1 - Vereshchuk
Since August 1, almost 35,000 civilians have been evacuated from Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk regions.
Ministry of Culture and Information Policy launches new project to attract investments to Ukraine
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and WPP, the world's leading marketing communications group, have launched the "Advantage Ukraine" project to attract investments to the Ukrainian economy, with the first results expected already in September.
Ukrainians raise UAH 5M in one day for rehabilitation of Mariupol's defenders - Kalush Orchestra
Ukrainians collected UAH 5 million on Independence Day for the rehabilitation of the defenders of Mariupol as part of a campaign announced by the Kalush Orchestra band.
Environmental damage caused by Russian aggression estimated at $10B
Over 2,000 environmental damage incidents have been recorded over the six months of the Russian Federation's full-scale war on Ukraine. The amount of damages stands at about UAH 395 billion (nearly $10 billion).
24 August 2022
Zelensky shares video about Ukraine’s history and struggle
The Ukrainian nation was fighting for centuries for its independence and continues to do so since February 24, 2022.
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on occasion of Independence Day
Ukrainians celebrate this Independence Day in different places and under different circumstances, but with one goal – preservation of independence and victory of Ukraine.
I don’t doubt your victory: Johnson addresses Ukrainians on Independence Day
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Ukrainians on the 31st anniversary of Independence and expressed confidence that Ukraine will win the fight against Russian aggression.
President, First Lady commemorate fallen defenders of Ukraine
On Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the defenders fallen during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
We are one family: Maasikas congratulates Ukrainians on Independence Day
Matti Maasikas, Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, underscores that the European Union will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression: during reconstruction and on the way towards the EU, saying that "we are one family."
Zelensky shares video about Ukraine’s history and struggle
The Ukrainian nation was fighting for centuries for its independence and continues to do so since February 24, 2022.
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on occasion of Independence Day
Ukrainians celebrate this Independence Day in different places and under different circumstances, but with one goal – preservation of independence and victory of Ukraine.
Ukraine marks Independence Day
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Ukraine is marking the 31th anniversary of its independence.
23 August 2022
Zelensky denies Russia accusations of propagandist’s kill
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that Ukraine has no interest in the daughter of the “Russian world” mastermind, Darya Dugina, so her alleged murder "is not our responsibility."
Ukraine files with ECHR new urgent claims to Russia as to captured Azovstal defenders
The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, within the framework of the interstate case "Ukraine v. Russia (X)," submitted a number of new urgent claims to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the Azovstal defenders.
18-meter Flag of Ukraine unfolded at Vorontsov Lighthouse in Odesa
On the occasion of Day of the National Flag, a huge Flag of Ukraine has been unfolded at the Vorontsov Lighthouse in the city of Odesa.
President Zelensky attends ceremony of raising National Flag of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the Ukrainian people on Ukraine’s National Flag Day and assured them that the Flag of Ukraine will return to each city and village, which are now temporarily occupied by Russia.
President Zelensky attends ceremony of raising National Flag of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the Ukrainian people on Ukraine’s National Flag Day and assured them that the Flag of Ukraine will return to each city and village, which are now temporarily occupied by Russia.
22 August 2022
Almost 5,000 human rights violations recorded in Crimea during occupation
About 5,000 human rights violations have been recorded in Crimea during the occupation.
UNICEF: Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine
Nearly 1,000 children have been killed or injured during the war waged by Russia in Ukraine, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said on Monday.
More than 90% of Ukrainians believe in victory in war with Russia
More than 90% of Ukrainians believe in victory in the war with Russia, and for 55% of Ukrainians a victory means the restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty over the entire territory of Ukraine, including Crimea.
Ukraine, Poland sign memorandum on cyber security cooperation
Ukraine and Poland have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of cyber security.