Pope calls to pray for people of Ukraine
Pope Francis has called on believers to pray for peace in every land bloodied by war, and for the “suffering people of Ukraine.”
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“Almost impossible” to survive winter in war-torn settlements of Luhansk region - official
The towns of Luhansk region destroyed by shelling will not make it safely through the heating season, so even the houses which survived hostilities will have to be dismantled next spring.
Russian invaders run mobilization drill in Crimea, briefly banning local men from crossing out
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Russian occupation forces are testing the region’s r readiness for mass mobilization. As part of the measures taken, a decree was briefly posted, banning the male population of military age from leaving the peninsula. The decree was shortly removed from the official platforms.
G7 envoys discuss Ukraine’s judiciary reform, anti-graft program with civil society leaders
The Group of Seven ambassadors have discussed with experts and civil society representatives the reform of Ukraine’s judicial system and the anti-corruption program implementation amid the ongoing war.
17 September 2022
Pope Francis’s representative in Ukraine comes under Russian fire in country’s south
The representative of the Pope in Ukraine, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, together with the accompanying persons, came under fire in the war zone on Saturday while transporting humanitarian aid.
More than 1,500 people evacuated from Kharkiv region over past week - Vereshchuk
More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from Kharkiv region over the past week.
Flashmob of 'solidarity bracelets' launched on social media
A new flashmob in support of Ukraine has been launched on social media.
Over 80,000 Ukrainians evacuated from warzones over past month
More than 80,000 Ukrainians have evacuated high-risk areas and territories temporarily occupied by Russia in August.
In Luhansk region, invaders postpone pseudo-referendum date indefinitely
In Luhansk region, the Russian invasion forces have postponed the date for holding a pseudo-referendum indefinitely. Also, the enemy switched off both mobile and cable Internet services across the occupied area.
Russia’s war in online media: How Kremlin propaganda discredits Ukraine in Africa
In the online media of African countries, Russian narratives have been detected purposefully shifting responsibility for “all troubles” to Ukraine — the food crisis, the Russian war against Ukraine, shelling of civilians in Ukraine, etc.
15 September 2022
Zelenska, von der Leyen visit schools destroyed by Russians in Irpin
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the destroyed schools in Irpin, Kyiv region.
First monkeypox case confirmed in Ukraine
Ukraine’s health officials have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the country.
Christos Christou, the international president of Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
We strive to reach the temporarily occupied territories and continue our activities in Ukraine after the war
14 September 2022
European Commission allocates €100M for reconstruction of 74 Ukrainian schools – Zelenska
Currently, Ukraine is on the agenda of the European Union, its resistance to Russian aggression and European support are among the most important results and prospects.
Religion can't be used to justify war - Pope Francis
Pope Francis has warned religious leaders from various faiths that religion cannot be used to justify the “evil” of war.
316 cultural institutions destroyed or damaged by Russian troops in Donetsk region
A total of 64 cultural institutions have been destroyed and 252 damaged in the Donetsk region since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
13 September 2022
Russia testing public readiness to general mobilization - disinfo watchdog
The calls of "warmongering patriots" about the need to "start fighting for real" provoke a discussion in Russia of the realities of war. Propaganda pundits are testing public attitudes toward scaling up aggression toward Ukraine against the background of Russia’s latest defeats on the battlefield.
SBU detains traitor who tracked HIMARS movenent
The Security Service of Ukraine has apprehended two more citizens believed to have been spying for the Russian Federation in Mykolaiv region, one of whom had the task of tracking HIMARS launchers.
“Vote and lose.” Russia laying grounds for sham referenda in occupied areas
Having launched a full-scale invasion, Russia stopped even trying to hide its aggressive plans regarding Ukraine.
Vereshchuk, IOM Director General discuss assistance to displaced persons ahead of winter
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk discussed IOM's participation in supporting internally displaced persons ahead of winter at a meeting with António Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration.
Historian Timothy Snyder joins conversation on Ukraine's reconstruction at US Embassy
Timothy Snyder, a professor of history at Yale University, took part in a conversation about the reconstruction of Ukraine and its future at the United States Embassy in Ukraine.
12 September 2022
Zelensky, Vitorino discuss support for Ukrainians affected by war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Director General of the International Organization for Migration Antonio Vitorino have discussed support for Ukrainians affected by the war.
Ukraine forces receive 109 UAVs as part of "Drone Army" campaign
In the framework of the Drone Army program, donors from all over the world have already sent 109 of their own unmanned aerial vehicles to be used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
11 September 2022
Up to 350,000 civilians still stay in Donetsk region
Since the start of the full-scale war, more than 1,200,000 people have been evacuated from Donetsk region. Currently, 340,000-350,000 people stay there.
Rallies in honor of Queen Elizabeth II held in Kyiv
Rallies were held outside the building of the British Embassy in Kyiv on September 9-10 to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rallies in honor of Queen Elizabeth II held in Kyiv
Rallies were held outside the building of the British Embassy in Kyiv on September 9-10 to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
10 September 2022
New leaflets, yellow ribbons appear in occupied Yalta and Simferopol
Activists of the Yellow Ribbon movement, despite the danger, distributed new leaflets and ribbons in temporarily occupied Yalta and Simferopol in Crimea.
09 September 2022
Russia’s call on evacuees from occupied areas to return “trap” - minister
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk says Russia’s appeals to residents of the temporarily occupied areas, who have fled their homes, to return is in fact a trap.
Zelensky reacts to criminal cases targeting volunteers
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has assured journalists that, even amid the ongoing war, all citizens are equal before the law, and called to provide him with any information on unfair accusations of volunteers, if any.