Ukraine condemns Swiss film festival's plans to show 'Russians at War' documentary
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Zurich Film Festival's intention to include the documentary "Russians at War" in the program.
Society and Culture
18 September 2024
Funds for social benefits for POWs already included in 2025 budget – reintegration ministry
Funds for social payments to military and civilian prisoners of war have been included in Ukraine's draft state budget for 2025.
Germany to donate EUR 50M for treatment of Ukrainian soldiers - embassy
Germany is set to allocate an additional EUR 50 million for the medical treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
16,000 people remain in Pokrovsk, including 177 children
Currently, 16,000 people, including 177 children, remain in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. The evacuation continues.
Ukrainian “Cultural Forces” start tour of southern states of US
The Ukrainian creative project Cultural Forces has launched the second stage of its American tour, which this time will cover the southern part of the United States. Its main goal is to familiarize Americans with Ukrainian culture and express gratitude for their support of our country.
Ukraine, Canada set to cooperate in national heritage protection
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi and Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge discussed cooperation in the protection of national heritage and museum projects, the need to strengthen the fight against information aggression.
17 September 2024
Foreign diplomats tell of Ukrainian children sheltered by their countries
Today, at the invitation of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, a delegation consisting of diplomats from Austria, Spain, Norway, and Finland visited the city of Zaporizhzhia.
Another 10 children returned to government-controlled territory
Another 10 Ukrainian children were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Canada to provide Moldova with loan to support Ukrainian refugees
Moldova will receive a soft loan of 120 million Canadian dollars (about USD 92 million) from Canada to help it accept Ukrainian refugees.
79% of Ukrainians would not travel to US or EU even if they received citizenship
The vast majority of Ukrainians (79%) would still stay in Ukraine even if they were granted US or EU citizenship.
Putin’s troll factory leak exposes Russian campaign to undermine Ukraine, manipulate EU
Leaked internal documents from a Kremlin-controlled propaganda center reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections — and planted disinformation across social media platforms to undermine Ukraine.
Russia may launch another army draft wave before year-end - expert
Last Friday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on increasing the personnel cap in the army by 170,000, to 1.32 million. This may imply that the authorities could resume mobilization as early as this December.
16 September 2024
Ten Crimean political prisoners released as part of exchanges since invasion - rights watchdog
Since the outset of the occupation of Crimea, 10 political prisoners have been released as part of prisoner exchanges.
Timothy Snyder attends demining robot testing in Ukraine
American historian Timothy Snyder took part in the testing of demining robots at a training ground just outside Kyiv.
Red Cross refutes fake news about food parcels being distributed to Ukrainians
Fake information is being spread in telegram channels that the Red Cross will allegedly give every family in Ukraine a food package on September 16.
Putin consults with shamans over war - media
Vladimir Putin's visits to Tuva and then to Mongolia had, besides the formal purpose, a concealed agenda, which is consultaions with local shamans.
Zelensky awards 48 Ukrainian defenders
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 28 defenders of Ukraine with state awards.
15 September 2024
Ukraine offers six countries assistance in overcoming aftermath of floods
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to offer assistance to neighboring countries in eliminating the consequences of flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Ukraine may suspend payments to some IDPs - MP gives details
Internally displaced persons whose income exceeds UAH 9,444 per month may not be able to continue receiving payments.
Head of NP was shown remote-controlled demining equipment
The leadership of the National Police and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko attended a demonstration of demining equipment organized by the Howard Buffett Foundation.
Olena Zelenska: Every Ukrainian in Canada is ambassador of our interests
Ukraine is grateful to the community in Canada for its continued help and support amid the Russian war of aggression.
Eurostat: Highest number of residence permits in EU issued to Ukrainian citizens
More than 3.7 million first residence permits were issued in the EU to non-EU citizens in 2023, a 4.7% increase compared with 2022, and the highest number recorded to date.
14 September 2024
Coordination Headquarters: 31 Azovstal defenders among those freed from Russian captivity
Thirty-one Azovstal defenders are among the 103 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity on September 14.
SBU shows exclusive footage of release of 103 Ukrainians from captivity
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has released an exclusive video of the release of 103 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, which took place on Saturday, September 14.
Michael Douglas visits children's space at railway station in Kyiv
American actor Michael Douglas visited the Iron Land children's space at the Central Railway Station in Kyiv on September 13.
MoIA: More than 50 employees of MoIA returned home from captivity
Of the 103 Ukrainians who were returned from Russian captivity on September 14, 38 were National Guardsmen, eight border guards, four police officers and a rescuer.
Lubinets: 219 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian prisons
As of today, 219 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian prisons.
Equipment and shelters damaged in Sumy region as result of shelling of power facility, one person killed and one wounded
In Sumy region, Russian shelling of a power plant damaged equipment and shelters, killing a driver and hospitalizing seven other workers with injuries.
Over last day, 900 people, including 217 children, were evacuated from front line in Donetsk region
Over the last day, 900 people, including 217 children, were evacuated from the front line in Donetsk region.