Canada takes in almost 287,000 Ukrainian refugees
More than 286,000 Ukrainian asylum seekers have arrived in Canada since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Society and Culture
Minister Fedorov: 5G technology being tested in Ukraine for the first time
The fifth-generation mobile technology, 5G, has been launched in Ukraine in test mode.
"Kyiv Ball" to be held in capital for graduates and war-affected people
The Kyiv Ball charity event for graduates, young people and children affected by the war will take place in the columned hall of the Kyiv City State Administration on 31 May.
Family with seven children evacuated from temporarily occupied part of Kherson region
A large family with seven children has been evacuated from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to the Ukrainian government-controlled territory.
27 May 2024
Germany to allocate additional EUR 60M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine - Baerbock
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced at a meeting with her EU counterparts in Brussels on Monday that Germany plans to allocate another 60 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Cherevatyi introduced as new Ukrinform director
Ukraine's Acting Minister for Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev has introduced the new Director General of Ukrinform, Serhii Cherevatyi, to the staff of the national news agency.
26 May 2024
Then vs now: Kyiv changing
For Kyiv Day, which is annually celebrated on the last Sunday of May, Ukrinform has prepared a selection of photos showing how the capital’s face has changed over the past decades.
Kyiv marks City Day
Kyiv Day is celebrated in Ukraine on the last Sunday of May.
Sikorski comments on possible limitation of welfare benefits for conscript-age Ukrainian men in Poland
The head of the Polish Foreign Ministry, Radosław Sikorski, believes that any scheme of restrictions for draft-age Ukrainian men staying abroad should be applied across the EU rather than by individual member states.
UNICEF donates medical kits to 13 communities in Zhytomyr region
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has handed over medical kits for a total sum of more than $200,000 to 13 communities in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr region.
25 May 2024
Argentina could join Coalition for return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Argentina plans to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
In Ukraine, 2,021 children gone missing since war-start
A total of 2,021 children are considered missing in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
24 May 2024
Serhii Cherevatyi appointed new director general of Ukrinform
Serhii Cherevatyi has been appointed the new director general of the Ukrainian National News Agency Ukrinform.
NABU and SAPO issue joint statement in case of possible information leak
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said that together with the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), they had reached a common vision for organising further objective and impartial investigation into the disclosure of pre-trial investigation data.
Russia holds over 400 Ukrainian women in captivity - Coordination Centre
There are currently 403 Ukrainian women in Russian captivity. Many of them are illegally detained civilians.
23 May 2024
Lubinets: We are looking for intermediaries who can influence Russia's position on exchange of Mariupol defenders
Communication on the exchange of prisoners is taking place, Ukraine is looking for intermediaries who can influence Russia's position on the defenders of Mariupol.
Russians flee Turkey due to problems with residence permits - Reuters
Russian citizens who came to Turkey after the start of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine are leaving the country due to the inability to obtain residence permits and financial problems, in particular with banking services due to sanctions.
UWC delivers 900 FPV drones to Ukrainian defenders
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), as part of its “Unite with Ukraine” initiative, has successfully procured and delivered 900 First Person View (FPV) “kamikaze” drones to seven brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
22 May 2024
Parliament endorses law on basic general military training at educational institutions
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has adopted a law on improving the system of basic general military training.
Russians deliberately delay repatriation of bodies of fallen defenders - Coordination Centre
The Russian side is deliberately delaying the repatriation of the bodies of the dead Ukrainian soldiers.
21 May 2024
UN: Humanitarian aid to Ukraine decreasing as needs keep growing
The representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine, Karolina Lindholm Billing, says humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation is on decline, while needs have been increasing for more than two years.
Kherson region’s community receives 20 generators from Netherlands
Residents of the Beryslav community in the Kherson region received 20 generators as charitable aid from the Netherlands.
Almost two-thirds of Poles want fortifications on border with Russia, Belarus
A total of 64% of Polish citizens support the idea to erect a network of fortifications on the border with Russia and Belarus.
20 May 2024
Russia keeps imposing propaganda, disinfo on residents of occupied areas - watchdog
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders continue to circulate propaganda newspapers among employees of budget-fed institutions.
Interreligious prayer event dedicated to Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression held in Kyiv
An interreligious prayer event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression of the Communist Regime was held in Kyiv on Sunday.
19 May 2024
Charity motorcycle rally in support of men's health was held in Odesa
In Odesa, bikers in classic costumes joined the global Gentleman's Ride campaign.
Latvian FM runs half marathon to raise money for drones for Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, took part in the Riga Marathon to raise funds for drones for Ukraine.
Charity motorcycle rally in support of men's health was held in Odesa
In Odesa, bikers in classic costumes joined the global Gentleman's Ride campaign. The purpose of the motorcycle rally is to raise funds and draw attention to prostate cancer research and men's mental health.
Fico's condition stabilized after assassination attempt, but remains serious
Slovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said on Saturday that the condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stabilized after the assassination attempt, but remains serious.