Facts no longer as important as convictions: ex-AFP executive editor on social media influence
Social networks play a massive and harmful role in shaping political preferences of average voters in the West.
Society and Culture
17 October 2024
Ukrainian embroidery parade held at Council of Europe
The Council of Europe in Strasbourg hosted a parade showcasing traditional Ukrainian embroidered attire. The event also featured an exhibition of early 20th-century artifacts curated by collector and ethnographer Yurii Melnychuk from the All-Ukrainian Center of Embroidery and Carpet Weaving in Reshetylivka, Poltava region.
16 October 2024
French volunteer, former AFP executive editor Denis Hiault
Sometimes, you just have to act
Chechen, Central Asian mobs scramble to seize criminal control over occupied areas of Ukraine
Ethnic mafia groups originally based in Russia are gaining momentum in setting up operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, mainly littoral areas.
Mykolaiv, part of region in blackout
A significant part of the Mykolaiv region and the city of Mykolaiv remained without electricity due to an accident on high-voltage networks.
Every fifth artist who left abroad not returning to Ukraine – Minister of Culture
Every fifth artist who received permission to go abroad is not returning to Ukraine.
Kyiv to screen Sentsov's documentary ‘Real’
On October 19, the Kyiv cinema Zhovten will screen ‘Real’, a documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker and Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman from Crimea, Oleh Sentsov.
Residential buildings almost 100% ready for heating season - PM Shmyhal
In Ukraine, the readiness of residential buildings for winter is more than 99%, with more than 18,000 boiler houses and 4,800 central heating stations at the stage of readiness to supply heat.
15 October 2024
Ukrinform opens photo exhibition dedicated to heroic employees of Naftogaz
In partnership with Naftogaz, the National News Agency of Ukraine Ukrinform has opened a photo exhibition entitled “Gas Front Heroes.”
Ukraine's cultural heritage destruction: CoE Congress adopts declaration
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has stated that the issue of restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage should be put high on the agenda of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in Rome. Moreover, the regional authorities should facilitate the work on documenting these crimes and submitting applications to the Register of Damage.
Over 60% of Ukrainians support having single Orthodox Church in country
Majority of Ukrainians (61%) support the idea of having only one Orthodox church in Ukraine.
Housing for displaced persons: 40 modular homes installed in Bukovyna
By the end of this year, the village of Chornohuzy in Vyzhnytsia community, Bukovyna, is set to complete the installation of 40 modular homes designated for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Ukrinform launches new project about resilient Ukrainians bringing victory closer
Ukrinform is launching a new project, Nation of the Unconquered, showcasing the resilience and unbroken spirit of the Ukrainian people through real-life stories of each hero featured.
Over 800 people applied to MoD recruitment centers over past week
A total of 20,954 Ukrainian citizens have applied to the Ukrainian army recruitment centers, including 804 over the past week.
14 October 2024
Ukraine investigating more than 200 cases of war crimes against environment - Hrynchuk
The Prosecutor General's Office is currently engaged in the investigation of 209 criminal proceedings on war crimes against the environment of Ukraine, 14 of which have been preliminarily classified as "ecocide".
Environment Minister announces damage costs of polluting Seym, Desna rivers
The environmental damage caused by pollution of the Seym and Desna Rivers in Sumy and Chernihiv regions exceeds UAH 530 million.
Russia’s damage to Ukraine’s environment estimated at over UAH 2.6T – Ministry of Environment
As of September 2024, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has resulted in over 6,000 documented environmental crimes, with estimated damages reaching UAH 2.6-2.7 trillion.
KIIS: Zelensky is trusted by 59% of Ukrainians, distrusted by 37%
Currently, 59% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky, 37% do not.
Recruitment Center comments on raid after ‘Okean Elzy’ concert
Notification and checks of military registration documents have been ongoing since the enactment of the Law of Ukraine on mobilization due to the introduction of martial law in the country.
13 October 2024
Kharkiv children create painting in metro station for Artist’s Day
In Kharkiv, in the lobby of the ‘Constitution Square’ metro station, students from the Repin Art School created a collaborative painting to celebrate Artist’s Day. Additionally, an exhibition of artworks by students from the city’s art schools, who are currently abroad, was opened.
Training, E-IDs, and bonuses: new features coming to the Army+ app
The next version of the Army+ app will feature training modules, and later, an electronic military ID, along with social services and bonuses from businesses.
Ukraine to switch to winter time for last time on night of October 27
Ukraine will turn the clocks back for the last time on the night of 27 October to permanently adopt winter hours.
Expert on corruption in MSEC: issue lies in legislation allowing for abuse
The problem of corruption within the Medical-Social Expert Commission (MSEC) stems from legislation that enables abuse by those seeking bribes.
Nobel Prize winner refraining from press conference over ongoing wars
Han Kang, a novelist who became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in literature, decided to not hold a press conference out of respect for those affected by ongoing wars, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
12 October 2024
Russian propaganda intensifies efforts to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine – CCD
Currently, the Russian propaganda has intensified efforts to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine.
Expert reflects on circumstances on which wartime military discharge depends
Among the circumstance on which the issue of military discharge under martial law depends is whether the new draft capacity and battlefield developments allow it.
Ukraine to raise murder of Roshchyna on all international platforms – MP
The Ukrainian state will inform about the murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina by Russians on all international platforms.
Ukraine seeing upward trend regarding crypto savings - anti-graft watchdog
Cryptocurrencies are becoming a more common type of savings, similar to cash or funds in bank accounts.
Zelenska's Foundation restores stadium in Hostomel
Ahead of the Hero City Hostomel’s Day in Kyiv region, Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and her Foundation team visited the newly restored Hostomel Central Stadium, which was damaged during the Russian occupation in 2022.