Zelensky addresses Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.
Society and Culture
17 May 2022
Over 1.3M Ukrainians already deported to Russia - Ombudsperson
More than 1.3 million Ukrainians, including 223,000 children, were forcibly deported to Russia.
16 May 2022
MH17 trial: Dutch prosecutors point to indisputable evidence
During a court hearing in the MH17 trial, Dutch prosecutors stressed that there was enough evidence of the defendants’ involvement in downing a passenger plane in July 2014.
Biden's personal pen to be auctioned off by Ukraine’s defense conglomerate
Ukroboronprom State Concern will put the personal pen of U.S. President Joseph Biden up for charity auction.
Verdict in MH17 case could be passed in Nov-Dec 2022 - judge
In the Netherlands, during today's court hearing, presiding Judge Hendrik Steenhuis noted that the judgment in the MH17 downing case may be issued on November 17 or December 15, 2022.
MH17 trial: Hearing on claims for compensation starts in Netherlands
On May 16, at 10:00 local time, the hearing in MH17 trial will resume at the Schiphol Judicial Complex in the Netherlands.
15 May 2022
UkrPoshta to release postal stamp dedicated to Kalush Orchestra
Ukrposhta, the state-run postal operator of Ukraine, will issue a stamp dedicated to the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Kalush Orchestra.
Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra to auction off award to help Ukraine’s Army
The winners of the Eurovision 2022, Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine, decided to set up an auction to sell the award they had received to further donate the money to a charity fund help the military and Ukraine.
Minister Tkachenko expresses his position on Ukraine’s Eurovision jury votes for Poland and Lithuania
Ukraine’s Eurovision jury votes for Poland and Lithuania are a real shame.
Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, Borodianka: Kalush Orchestra presents music video to song 'Stefania'
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra has presented a music video to their song "Stefania," shot in the Kyiv suburbs of Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodianka, hit particularly hard by Russian attacks.
Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, Borodianka: Kalush Orchestra presents music video to song 'Stefania'
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra has presented a music video to their song "Stefania," shot in the Kyiv suburbs of Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodianka, hit particularly hard by Russian attacks.
Ukrainian families currently going through darkest days, but reconsidered their values - Metropolitan Epiphanius
The head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine, emphasizes that Ukrainians are currently suffering from irreparable loss of loved ones and separation, that families are living through their darkest days, but reconsidered their values, putting care, love, and support first.
First Lady Zelenska congratulates Kalush Orchestra and all Ukrainians on Eurovision victory
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has congratulated the band, Kalush Orchestra, and all Ukrainians on a victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
President Zelensky: We will make every effort to host Eurovision 2023 in rebuilt Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that Ukraine would make every effort to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in the rebuilt city of Maiupol.
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
14 May 2022
Kalush on Eurovision stage: ‘Help Ukraine, Mariupol, help Azovstal! Right now!’
Having performed in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Ukrainian ethno-folk band Kalush Orchestra called on the whole world to help the Ukrainian defenders blocked in Mariupol.
Abducted journalist Iryna Danilovych tortured at FSB HQ in Crimea - rights watchdog
Civil journalist Iryna Danilovych was tortured by the Russian occupation administration in Crimea, which is a war crime and is to be investigated by the International Criminal Court.
Since start of Russian invasion, almost 43,000 newborns in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion, almost 43,000 newborns have been registered across Ukraine.
Russian fake news over past day: Biolabs in Kharkiv, fuel scheming amid shortage in Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has published a selection of manipulative and fake news that Russian propaganda circulated as of the morning of May 14.
Foreign partners can help Ukraine with restoring libraries affected by war - MP
International partners could help restore damaged and destroyed libraries across Ukraine through various projects.
13 May 2022
Invaders have abducted 2,389 Ukrainian children
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russians have abducted 2,389 Ukrainian children. However, much larger numbers may emerge after the liberation of the occupied territories.
Truth about the war in Ukraine now available in 74 languages
The truth about the war in Ukraine is now available in 74 languages thanks to the International Project #MyWar.
12 May 2022
Guerrilla movement on rise in occupied Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the guerrilla movement against the Russian invaders has reportedly intensified.
Ukrainians in Crimea forced to join Russian army, deprived of right to land
Ukrainians in Crimea are being drafted into the Russian army and are forced to fight against their homeland. Refusal may lead to detention and imprisonment. Crimean Tatar leaders and Ukrainian activists are arrested and imprisoned on espionage, sabotage, and terrorism charges.
Star Wars executive producer visits children affected by Russian armed aggression at Lviv hospital
The executive producer of Star Wars, Tracey Seaward, has visited children affected by the Russian armed aggression, who had been taken to St. Nicholas Hospital in the city of Lviv from all over Ukraine.
Invaders again blocking mobile communication, Internet in Kherson region
Mobile communication and the Internet are being blocked in the territory of Kherson region temporarily occupied by the Russian invaders.
11 May 2022
President Zelensky shares photographs of Ukrainians living in cities damaged by Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared the photographs of Ukrainians living in the cities damaged by Russian attacks.
President Zelensky shares photographs of Ukrainians living in cities damaged by Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared the photographs of Ukrainians living in the cities damaged by Russian attacks.