1,333 cultural monuments damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression
In Ukraine, as a result of full-scale Russian aggression, 1,333 cultural heritage sites and 2,185 cultural infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Society and Culture
01 February 2025
Ukraine preparing new sanctions against Russian propagandists – Yermak
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, announced that Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against Russian propagandists involved in the destruction of Ukrainian culture.
Ukraine’s Culture Minister announces plans to establish Ukrainian Heritage Fund
Ukraine, in cooperation with its partners, will establish the Ukrainian Heritage Fund to restore museums, preserve monuments, and promote cultural development.
One of victims of attack on high-rise building in Sumy dies in hospital
A 76-year-old woman who was injured when a Russian drone hit a high-rise building in Sumy has died in hospital.
Missile strike on Odesa: around 15 cultural heritage sites damaged
A Russian missile attack on January 31 caused significant damage to historical buildings in Odesa’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center.
Zelensky awards state honors to Ukrainian warriors
On January 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the Crosses of Military Merit and the Orders of the Golden Star to Ukrainian warriors and presented the orders to the families of those who received this title posthumously.
Kharkiv sets fifth temperature record in January
On January 30, Kharkiv observed a temperature of +6.6°C, marking the fifth temperature record for the month.
Almost quarter of Poles hold positive attitude toward Ukrainians
In Poland, 23% of citizens have a positive attitude toward Ukrainians, 35% hold a negative view, and 41% remain neutral.
31 January 2025
Chernyshov: Forcing Ukrainians to return is neither possible nor practical
Ukraine's Ministry of National Unity aims to create conditions that make returning home attractive for Ukrainians abroad, rather than forcing them to return, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov.
Ukraine returns two children who spent almost all their lives in occupation
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a brother and sister who had resided in occupation for nearly their entire lives have been returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Ukraine to set up single body to deal with body identification amid war
A Single Center for Body (Remains) Identification will be established in Ukraine.
Minister Chernyshov exploring possibility of children studying Ukrainian in Austrian schools
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister for National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov during a meeting with the Austrian government officials raised the issue of introducing Ukrainian language classes in Austrian schools.
Conscripts to choose territorial recruitment centers, military medical commissions – MoD announces new rules
The introduction of the principle of extraterritoriality will allow citizens not to be tied to the territorial recruitment center (TRC) where they were initially registered; this will also apply to passing a military medical commission (MMC).
Former captive Butkevych: Council of Europe and PACE leadership heard us
The testimonies of former Ukrainian captives in the Council of Europe and the European Parliament were intended to encourage European authorities to exert pressure on international organizations responsible for monitoring places of detention.
Corruption scheme for sending Ukrainian soldiers to medical rehabilitation in Europe – Russian propaganda fake
Russian propaganda is spreading a fake video allegedly created by the UNITED24 Media platform, claiming that over 20,000 Ukrainian servicemen have undergone medical rehabilitation in Europe through a corruption scheme.
Ukraine receives 100 modern ultrasound machines from South Korea's government
Ukraine has received 100 modern ultrasound diagnostic machines from the government of the Republic of Korea.
30 January 2025
MFA responds after Ukrainian detained in Slovakia for "threatening national security"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the detention in Slovakia of a Ukrainian national on charges of "threatening national security". The Embassy of Ukraine is investigating the circumstances of the arrest as consuls are providing support.
Ukraine's disinformation watchdog debunks Russian fake on mobilization of orphaned teenagers in Sumy region
A false claim alleging the secret mobilization of 17-year-old orphans in Ukraine’s Sumy region is actively spreading across social media.
Kovalenko: About 500 individuals, legal entities on list of child kidnappers
The War and Sanctions portal, a joint project of the Center for Countering Disinformation and the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), lists about 500 individuals and legal entities involved in the deportation and kidnapping of Ukrainian children. This list will soon be updated.
Kyiv sets another temperature record
On Tuesday, January 28, a temperature record was set in Kyiv for the third consecutive day.
29 January 2025
WHO plans to set up up to 20 modular medical facilities in Ukraine this year
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to establish up to 20 modular medical facilities in Ukraine in 2025.
Ukraine in consultations with EU on filling in USAID assistance pause
At the parliamentary level, Ukraine has launched consultations with European lawmakers on a possible replacement of American aid have been launched.
Ukraine seeks Croatia's expertise in veteran rehabilitation and social integration – Shmyhal
The Ukrainian government is interested in Croatia's experience in veteran rehabilitation, social integration, and psychological support.
Ukraine’s culture minister, UNESCO chief talk cultural heritage restoration
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi of Ukraine and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay discussed the issue of restoring cultural infrastructure in Ukraine with the participation of international partners.
Europe’s awakening as the realization of shared responsibility for the future
In the current political landscape, signs are emerging indicating that Europe is waking up, the cooperation between Ukraine and Germany being one example.
In Poland, Russian intelligence offers up to EUR 4K for spreading disinformation ahead of elections
Russian intelligence agencies are offering EUR 3,000 to EUR 4,000 for spreading content containing disinformation in order to influence the upcoming presidential election in Poland.
Zelensky honors memory of Kruty Heroes
At Askold's Grave in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky has honored the memory of the Heroes of Kruty.
Ukraine has common values with Europe, but we need to develop style, form of communication - MoC
Ukraine's unity with Europe is not only historically based, but also can be traced in the fundamental documents of Europe, but Ukraine must continue to develop the style and form of communication with European partners.
Disinfo watchdog refutes Ukraine census preparations
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry is not preparing for the population census and neither is it working to update citizens’ personal data.