S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2 first large-scale video game with Ukrainian narratives - expert
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2 became the first large-scale video game with well-integrated Ukrainian narratives.
Society and Culture
28 November 2024
State Budget 2025 allocates UAH 11.3B for culture, strategic communications
The 2025 State Budget allocates UAH 11.3 billion to key areas supporting culture and strategic communications.
‘Education Voucher’: UAH 300M earmarked for Employment Service’s program in 2025
The State Employment Service anticipates that spending on the "Education Voucher" retraining program will reach UAH 250-270 million this year. The following year, the amount is projected to increase to UAH 300 million.
27 November 2024
No official data available on number of people returning to TOT – Vereshchuk
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Iryna Vereshchuk, stated that there are no official statistics on the number of people returning to temporarily occupied territories (TOT), nor can there be such data. She urged politicians to avoid manipulating public opinion and spreading fakes.
A Life Symphony Performed by Ukrainian Surgeons on The 1,000th Day of the War
An Ukrinform reporter attended a unique heart surgery performed on a newborn just minutes after a cesarean section
Russians create another structure for TOT ‘integration’ – Center for National Resistance
Russian invaders, in addition to operating so-called “multifunctional centers” in each occupied region, have decided to consolidate these under a single framework.
Final ruling: UOC-MP denied right to use Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Chernihiv
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has dismissed the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate's (UOC-MP) lawsuit over the right to use the 11th-century Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Chernihiv.
Collaborator Povalii's assets transferred to State Property Fund
The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) has taken control of property rights and assets previously owned by singer Taisiia Povalii.
26 November 2024
Two more Ukrainian children brought back from occupied areas
Two more Ukrainian children were safely returned from temporarily occupied territories.
UNICEF to expand assistance to families with children living within 30 kilometers of front line
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will continue and expand its support for vulnerable categories of Ukrainians. In particular, families with children living within a 30-kilometer zone from the contact line in seven regions will receive UAH 21,800 to prepare for winter.
MP retracts statement on number of IDPs returning to TOT
Ukrainian MP and member of the Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on Human Rights, Maksym Tkachenko, has clarified that his earlier statement about the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to temporarily occupied territories (TOT) was his own assumption, not based on data.
The UOC's break from Moscow's influence must be done in due process – President's Office
It is necessary to create appropriate conditions for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) to sever ties with Moscow, but this must be done within the framework of the law.
Two years and 9 months of full-scale war: Russia has committed 762 crimes against journalists, media in Ukraine
In the two years and nine months since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has committed 762 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine.
25 November 2024
Lena Wilderäng, a Swedish firefighter and volunteer
You may survive three days without water but only three seconds without hope
Three charitable foundations sell over 700 vehicles imported as aid for AFU
Officers of the Lviv Border Guard Detachment, in collaboration with detectives from the Bureau of Economic Security, uncovered a scheme involving three charitable foundations that imported over 700 vehicles into Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
Ukrainians demonstrate their indomitable spirit every day - Trudeau
Almost a century after the Holodomor, Ukrainians are once again demonstrating their indomitable spirit in the face of mortal danger.
Pope calls for prayers for Ukraine, Israel
During a traditional meeting with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope Francis said the peoples suffering from war must not be forgotten, and mentioned Ukraine in this context.
About 150K IDPs return to temporarily occupied territories
About 150,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to temporarily occupied territories, including up to 70,000 to the temporarily occupied Mariupol.
24 November 2024
Passenger plane from Russia catches fire in Turkey
A Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport in southern Turkey.
Ukraine currently hosting 5M IDPs – MP
The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine continues to grow due to, among others, enemy offensives and mandatory evacuations from comabt zones.
Holodomor victims honored in New York's main Catholic church
At St. Patrick's Cathedral, the main Catholic church in New York, clergy, politicians, diplomats, and representatives of the Ukrainian community honored the memory of the Holodomor victims.
Europe honors memory of Holodomor victims in Ukraine
European leaders are commemorating the 91st anniversary of the Holodomor genocide of 1932-1933.
23 November 2024
Turkey commemorates Holodomor victims
Commemorative events honoring the victims of the Holodomor were held in Ankara, Istanbul, and other cities in Turkey where Ukrainian communities are present.
Holodomor victims honored in Warsaw
On Saturday, the Ukrainian community in Poland, as well as Ukrainian and foreign diplomats accredited in Poland, honored the memory of the victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine.
President, First Lady commemorate Holodomor victims in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in ceremonies honoring the victims of the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Ombudsman urges parliaments of all countries recognize Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainian people
Ukraine's Ombudsman for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, on the Holodomor Remembrance Day, called for every effort to ensure that this tragedy is not forgotten and urged other countries to recognize the Holodomor as the genocide of the Ukrainian people at the level of national parliaments.
Genocide of Ukrainians prepared by Russian leadership long before full-scale invasion – Budanov
Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia’s current military-political leadership had been systematically preparing for the genocide of Ukrainians long before the start of the full-scale invasion.
Voluntary declaration of firearms will start on November 25
Voluntary declaration of firearms will begin in Ukraine on November 25, and the mechanism will be simple and accessible.
22 November 2024
Invaders forcing Ukrainians in occupied areas to donate blood for Russian army
Russia’s forces are blackmailing Ukrainians living in the temporarily occupied territories, forcing them to become blood donors for the Russian army.