Kyiv preparing to open exhibition of destroyed enemy military equipment
Kyiv is preparing to open an exhibition of destroyed military equipment of the Russian invaders on Khreshchatyk Street.
Society and Culture
21 August 2023
Michael Merten, Luxembourgish journalist
I want to write a book about my charity bike tour from Luxembourg to Kyiv
Kyiv preparing to open exhibition of destroyed enemy military equipment
Kyiv is preparing to open an exhibition of destroyed military equipment of the Russian invaders on Khreshchatyk Street.
Royal Philips pledges support for Olena Zelenska Foundation projects
The Royal Philips company announced its support for the projects of the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
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Russia’s Luna-25 interplanetary station crashes during lunar landing
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Ukraine, UN sign preventive plan to protect children's rights amid Russian aggression
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U.S. extends Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months
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Austria’s ORF “regrets” misleading audience by report on Ukraine mobilization effort
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Another ten ambulances purchased by volunteers were sent to front line from Lviv
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Newly appointed German ambassador meets with Metropolitan Epiphanius
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Maria Dovzhyk, head of Veterans' Space in Vinnytsia
When developing veteran policies, the state should cooperate more with the public sector
Kharkiv region receives automotive equipment, fire extinguishers from Germany
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Zelensky visits wounded soldiers in Zaporizhzhia region
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Official who banned media criticism of pro-Russian church fired
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Nearly 30 cultural monuments damaged in Odesa by Russian strike - ministry
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Stockholm syndrome of Orthodox Ukrainians
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Six beaches officially open for swimming in Odesa region
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First film festival after de-occupation starts in Kherson region
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Ukrainian rescuers leave for Slovenia to help tackle aftermath of floods
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