Ukrainians receive Dissident Human Rights Award
The Dissident Human Rights Award ceremony was held in Washington, during which First Lady Olena Zelenska received the award for the entire people of Ukraine.
Society and Culture
19 July 2022
Ireland halts visa-free travel for EU refugees to accept more Ukrainians - media
Ireland has suspended visa-free travel for refugees coming from much of Europe in a bid to make more space for Ukrainians.
18 July 2022
Following Lithuania and Poland, Norway started fundraising effort to buy Bayraktar for Ukraine Army
The Norwegians, following in the footsteps of the Lithuanians and Poles, decided to raise money for the purchase of the Bayraktar TB2 drone for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian propaganda spreading narratives of possible nuclear war over Sweden, Finland’s accession to NATO - disinfo watchdog
Russian propaganda intensified an informational and psychological campaign aimed at Western audiences against NATO expansion, in particular circulating the narrative about the probability of nuclear war as a result of Sweden and Finland joining the Alliance.
Parliament to exempt from conscription those who lost their loved ones due to war with Russia
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted at first reading draft law No. 7481 "On the introduction of amendments to the law of Ukraine 'On mobilization preparations and mobilization' regarding the expansion of the list of persons who are not subject to conscription during mobilization."
17 July 2022
ZLO: Filming of movie about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine begins in Irpin
On July 17, 2022, the filming of the movie about Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine started in the city of Irpin.
MH17 tragedy anniversary: Rally gathers in Amsterdam center calling to punish Russia for crimes in Ukraine
In the center of Amsterdam, on Dam Square, the Ukrainians organized a peaceful rally to commemorate those killed in MH17 tragedy and to draw the attention of the international community to war crimes committed by Russia in the territory of Ukraine.
MH17 tragedy anniversary: Rally gathers in Amsterdam center calling to punish Russia for crimes in Ukraine
In the center of Amsterdam, on Dam Square, the Ukrainians organized a peaceful rally to commemorate those killed in MH17 tragedy and to draw the attention of the international community to war crimes committed by Russia in the territory of Ukraine.
Rammstein unfurls Ukrainian flag at concert in Warsaw
Musicians of the German band Rammstein raised the Ukrainian flag at a concert in Warsaw.
Poland welcomes 4.81 million refugees from Ukraine - officials
Poland has taken in 4.81 million refugees from Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
16 July 2022
#terroRussia campaign starts around the globe
A campaign entitled #terroRussia and #russiaIsATerroristState has started around the globe. The purpose of the campaign is the recognition of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
The Rolling Stones perform together with Ukrainian children's choirs in Vienna
The Rolling Stones invited two Ukrainian children's choirs to perform their cult hit You Can’t Always Get What You Want together at a concert in Vienna.
The Rolling Stones perform together with Ukrainian children's choirs in Vienna
The Rolling Stones invited two Ukrainian children's choirs to perform their cult hit You Can’t Always Get What You Want together at a concert in Vienna.
15 July 2022
Thirty-two drivers who evacuated Mariupol citizens released from Russian captivity - media
In the village of Olenivka in the occupied part of Donetsk region, 33 volunteer drivers were held captive for about 100 days. Thirty-two of them have already been released.
Ukraine signs agreement with EU to participate in EU4Health programme
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides and Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko have visited health facilities in Lviv and signed the Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union on Ukraine’s Participation in the EU4Health Programme, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
First Lady says child victim of Vinnytsia strike starred in her Christmas video
A Vinnytsia girl Lisa, 4, who was one of those killed by the Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia July 14, starred in First Lady Olena Zelenska’s 2021 Christmas video.
Kazakhstan Embassy in London illuminated in Ukrainian flag colors - media
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan illuminated its building in the colors of the Ukrainian flag as a sign of support for Ukraine.
14 July 2022
Lina Kostenko awarded French Legion of Honor order
Ambassador of France to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins awarded Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko France's highest award – the Legion of Honor order.
Over 9 million Ukrainians have fled country since war started – UN Refugee Agency
More than 9 million people have crossed the border from Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
13 July 2022
Triennale Milano opens with first-ever Ukrainian pavilion
The Triennale Milano has opened today with the Planeta Ukrain Ukrainian pavilion presented for the first time.
12 July 2022
French legislators say destruction of monument to opera singer Slipak part of effort to "erase" Ukraine
The destruction by the Russian invaders of the monument to a Ukrainian-born soloist of Paris Opera, who died while defending his homeland, Hero of Ukraine Vasyl Slipak, is part of the Russian aggression against Ukrainian culture.
Over 38,000 Ukrainians return to Ukraine on July 11
Almost 41,000 people arrived in Ukraine on July 11, including more than 38,000 Ukrainians.
11 July 2022
Law on oligarchs in action: Akhmetov leaves media business
Investment company SCM leaves media business in Ukraine.
Polish schools can accept another 200,000 children from Ukraine this September
In the next academic year, the number of children from Ukraine in Polish schools may increase by 200,000.
Russia waging “war” against Ecumenical Patriarchate on U.S. soil
With the help of parishes under its influence, Russia is trying to create problems in the Archdiocese of America.
10 July 2022
Five-year-old chess prodigy from Vinnytsia dreams of raising funds to buy tank for Ukrainian army
Artem Kucher, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Vinnytsia, decided to raise funds at charity chess games to buy a tank and body armor for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Once every three days, Ukraine asks Russian defense ministry to allow evacuation from Melitopol
In the city of Melitopol, Zaporizhia region, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces recently destroyed an enemy military base, Russian invaders place weapon stocks in residential areas and hinder the opening of evacuation corridors for civilians.
‘War is not over’: Activists hold rally in New York center
The rally "War is not over" took place in New York as hundreds of activists with blue and yellow flags marched through the center of the largest US city.
‘War is not over’: Activists hold rally in New York center
The rally "War is not over" took place in New York as hundreds of activists with blue and yellow flags marched through the center of the largest US city.