Activists of resistance movement spread Ukrainian symbols in Luhansk
Ukrainian posters and leaflets with pro-Ukrainian content have appeared in the center of Luhansk, as well as in neighboring neighborhoods.
Society and Culture
Patrons from 30 countries cooperate with Olena Zelenska Foundation
Patrons from 30 countries are already engaged in cooperating with the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
15 December 2024
Government extends pilot project on social support for military and their families
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the program of social support for service members in military units.
Ukrainians already submitted almost 7.5M applications for aid under Winter eSupport
Ukrainians have already submitted almost 7.5 million applications for a one-time state aid of UAH 1,000 under the Winter eSupport program.
Ukrainians already submitted almost 7.5M applications for aid under Winter eSupport
Ukrainians have already submitted almost 7.5 million applications for a one-time state aid of UAH 1,000 under the Winter eSupport program.
Christmas tree set up in center of Odesa to support prisoners of war
On December 15, during the action “Don't be silent. Captivity Kills”, a Christmas tree decorated with balls with call signs of captured and missing defenders was set up.
MoE showed construction of underground schools in Kherson region
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi, during a working visit to the Kherson region, checked on the construction of underground schools in Mala Oleksandrivka, Bila Krynytsia and Vysokopillia.
Peace Light of Bethlehem lit at Fields of Honorary Burials for Ukrainian Defenders in Lviv
On December 15, the Peace Light of Bethlehem was lit at the Fields of Honorary Burials for Ukrainian Defenders in Lviv.
Christmas tree set up in center of Odesa to support prisoners of war
On December 15, during the action “Don't be silent. Captivity Kills”, a Christmas tree decorated with balls with call signs of captured and missing defenders was set up.
MoE showed construction of underground schools in Kherson region
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi, during a working visit to the Kherson region, checked on the construction of underground schools in Mala Oleksandrivka, Bila Krynytsia and Vysokopillia.
Enemy sentenced 12 residents of occupied Enerhodar
At least 12 residents of the temporarily occupied Enerhodar are currently known to have been convicted by the enemy under trumped-up articles.
Government extends experimental project for social support of military personnel
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the program of social support for military personnel in military units.
Assumption Cathedral in Kaniv returned to state ownership
The millennial Assumption (St. George) Cathedral in Kaniv, Cherkasy region, has been transferred to state ownership.
Occupiers in Luhansk region to withhold pensions from people without Russian passports
From January, residents of the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region who have not obtained Russian passports will no longer be eligible to receive pensions.
14 December 2024
Ukrainian actor Yakiv Tkachenko killed in action on frontline
Ukrainian actor Yakiv Tkachenko from Dnipro was killed while defending Ukraine on the frontline.
Another 779 people, including 70 children, were evacuated from front line in Donetsk region over past day
Another 779 people, including 70 children, were evacuated from the front line in Donetsk region over the day.
Archaeologists discover clay figurines from Early Iron Age near Halych
Near Halych, close to the Metropolitan’s Chambers in the village of Krylos, archaeologists discovered clay figurines of young bulls, dating back to the Early Iron Age.
MoE wants to return at least 100,000 foreign students to Ukraine
The Ministry of Education and Science aims to return at least 100,000 foreign students to Ukraine as soon as possible after the end of the war.
13 December 2024
ICRC not contacted by Russia regarding exchange of over 600 POWs – President’s Office
A representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed during a meeting with the families of prisoners on Friday that the Russians had not approached them regarding the exchange of more than 600 prisoners of war.
Dutch Embassy hands out Human Rights Tulip award to Truth Hounds
This week, Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine Alle Dorhout presented the Human Rights Embassy Tulip Award during a reception at the Dutch Embassy in Kyiv to the Ukrainian human rights organization Truth Hounds.
Culture should be part of each of blocks at conference on reconstruction in Rome - MoC
After the cultural Ramstein to be held in Ukraine in early 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications is preparing a concept according to which the cultural component will be represented in each of the blocks to be considered at the next international conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine.
EU Defense Commissioner spends morning in Kyiv shelter
The new EU Commissioner for Defense, Andrius Kubilius, spent the morning of Friday, December 13, in a shelter in Kyiv due to a massive Russian missile attack.
Only 7% of Ukrainians visit libraries
In Ukraine, only 7% of people visit libraries at least once a year, with just 5% being regular visitors, borrowing books at least once a month.
Poland issues nearly 78K Pole’s Cards to Ukrainian citizens
Over more than 15 years of the Pole’s Card law being in effect, Poland has issued 77,790 of these documents to Ukrainian citizens.
12 December 2024
Over 300 Ukrainian civilian women currently in Russian captivity – human rights advocate
It has been verified that 301 Ukrainian civilian women are currently held in captivity by Russia. Among them, 25 were unlawfully detained before the full-scale invasion, while 276 have been detained since the invasion began.
Another IDP hub to be deployed in Odesa
In Odesa, a temporary residence center for internally displaced persons, capable of accommodating 110 families, will be set up based on a dormitory located on 8 Krasnova Street.
Ukraine releases postal stamp in honor of star boxer Usyk
Ukrposhta has released a stamp dedicated to Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk and his clash with the UK’s Tyson Fury for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO world heavyweight champion title.
Culture important component of Ukraine's EU membership talks - Minister Tochytskyi
The development of national culture, ensuring fundamental freedoms and freedom of expression remain key provisions in the negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership.
11 December 2024
Ukraine does not abduct children unlike Russia - Zelensky
Ukraine has been exchanging captured Russian troops for Ukrainian POWs and following procedures and mechanisms for bringing back civilians, but the return of Ukrainian children is currently an extremely challenging matter as they cannot be exchanged.