Sixty per cent of children have left their homes because of war in Ukraine – volunteers
Since the beginning of the full-scale war unleashed by Russia, 60% of children in Ukraine have been forced to leave their homes.
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Thirty-one children deported by Russia returning to Ukraine
Thirty-one Ukrainian children deported by the Russians are returning to Ukraine on April 8.
In Ukraine, 946 children already injured amid Russian war - prosecutors
As of April 8, Russia’s full-scale aggression has already killed 467 children, also leaving 946 injured.
In occupied Starobilsk, male residents receiving military draft summonses
In the temporarily occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region, local men are receiving military call-up notices from the Russia-installed administration.
Ukraine starts hosting Iftar at official level - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky initiated a new tradition in Ukraine - the holding of Iftar at the official level during Ramadan, the holy month for the Muslim community.
07 April 2023
Ukraine starts hosting Iftar at official level - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky initiated a new tradition in Ukraine - the holding of Iftar at the official level during Ramadan, the holy month for the Muslim community.
Over 20 priests with Moscow-run church in Ukraine hold Russian passports - journalists
Metropolitan Onufriy (Orest Berezovskyi) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) and more than 20 clergymen of the same church turned out to be Russian nationals.
Over $300M already raised through UNITED24 - Zelensky
Since the UNITED24 fundraising platform was launched 11 months ago, more than $300 million was collected to help Ukraine, with donations coming from over 110 countries.
Ukraine's Supreme Court chairman comments on French court's refusal to extradite Zhevago
Ukraine is capable of ensuring a fair trial for all citizens, according to Vsevolod Kniaziev, the chairman of the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
06 April 2023
Many UOC MP representatives cooperating with Russia's FSB - Danilov
The decision to free the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC MP) will be implemented, because a great number of representatives of this church are cooperating with Russia's FSB spy agency.
Some 4.8 million IDPs registered in Ukraine
There are 4.8 million officially registered internally displaced persons in Ukraine. This status was granted for the second time to 1.1 million people.
AI and disinformation: Opportunities and risks amid war
The attention of mankind today is focused on artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI providing free access to the ChatGPT chatbot and publication on social networks of doctored images created with the help of Midjorney and other neural networks made this tool closer than ever to ordinary netizens.
Expert comments on Ukraine’s current population stats
Institute of Demography and Social Research assumes that as of January 1, 2023, the population of Ukraine stands between 28 and 34 million.
Most Ukrainians positive about EU, NATO, UN - survey
Most Ukrainians, asked to comment on their attitude towards international organizations and associations, said they were positive about the European Union - 89%, NATO - 79%, and the UN - 70%, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center.
05 April 2023
Almost 80% of Ukrainians positively rate the state's foreign policy - survey
Regarding the foreign policy of the Ukrainian authorities during the war, 78% of respondents rated positively, while only 6% were negative.
Canadian Red Cross transfers more than $220M to support Ukraine
The Canadian Red Cross has already transferred more than $220 million to support Ukraine and will continue to provide assistance.
04 April 2023
Woman detained for writing pro-Ukrainian slogans in occupied Crimea
A pensioner was detained in Simferopol, Crimea, for writing pro-Ukrainian slogans on a fence.
Danish urban designer developing bicycle infrastructure concept for Mykolaiv
Mikael Colville-Andersen, Danish urban designer, bicycle activist, filmmaker, blogger, and his team develop a bicycle infrastructure concept for Mykolaiv city.
03 April 2023
Zelensky meets with UNESCO Director General, receives certificate on Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay and received a certificate on the inscription of the historic center of Odesa city on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Zelensky shows CoE Secretary General ‘real concentration camp’ in Chernihiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić and showed her a real concentration camp in the village of Yahidne in Chernihiv region.
Pope Francis calls for prayers for Ukraine
Pontiff has called on all believers to pray for the war-torn people of Ukraine.
Why are we fighting for Bakhmut? How Russian propaganda is trying to demoralize Ukrainians
Information attacks are an integral part of modern warfare. The enemy systemically attempts to hamper motivation of both the military and civilian population.
Ukraine to apply to UNESCO Executive Board
Ukraine will file an application as a candidate to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-2029 and prepare a dossier of Chernihiv's cultural landscape to have it put on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Croatia proposes treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers
The Croatian government has proposed taking in wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment and rehabilitation.
Civilians killed in Bucha commemorated in Washington, D.C.
Dozens of activists holding Ukrainian and U.S. flags, posters and chanting slogans gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sunday to honor the memory of the civilians killed by the Russians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
Ukraine insists that 4,396 orphans deported by Russia be returned
As many as 4,396 orphan children were illegally taken to the territory of Russia or temporarily occupied territories and Ukraine insists on their return.
02 April 2023
Ukrainian children in 25 countries receive almost 600,000 books
Ukrainian children in 25 countries have received almost 600,000 copies of textbooks, study guides and fiction books as part of the charity event "A Ukrainian book for Ukrainian children.”
Pope Francis gives his blessing to peace caravan that left for Ukraine
Pope Francis greeted all those present and believers around the world for the Palm Sunday celebration and asked everyone to unite in prayers for peace, remembering Ukraine.
18 communities in Ukraine, Moldova to receive grants from UNDP for revitalization
The European Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have selected 18 communities in Ukraine and Moldova as part of the EU Response and Renewal Grant Program, which will receive funds for the restoration of the urban environment.