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.
Society and Culture
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.
Ukraine becomes first country to apply UNESCO's "special monitoring" mechanism
The UNESCO special monitoring mechanism will be applied urgently to the State Industry Building in Kharkiv, which was severely damaged on November 8, 2024, in a Russian strike.
Eighteen children remain in frontline Pokrovsk
Eighteen children remain in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. The city authorities are planning to evacuate them by the end of the current week.
Rules for declaring Kalashnikov rifles explained by MIA
Citizens are allowed to store the Kalashnikov rifles they declare until the end of martial law, however, they can only use these rifles for repelling Russia's armed aggression.
Evacuation of civilians from over 190 settlements in Sumy region underway
In the Sumy region, the evacuation of civilians from more than 190 settlements is underway. Over 40,000 civilians have been already relocated from the border area close to Russia.
Day 13 of Tbilisi protests: riot police arrest another six activists
Overnight Wednesday, December 11, police detained six people at a rally against the actions of the Georgian authorities in Tbilisi.
Culture minister, head of EP committee talk protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage amid war
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi and the head of the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education Nela Riehl discussed at a meeting in Brussels the issue of protecting Ukraine's cultural heritage amid the ongoing full-scale invasion.
From January, occupiers plan to deprive people without Russian passports of residence rights in TOT
Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) without Russian passports risk becoming migrants at home as early as the beginning of January 2025.
Ukrainian decoration appeared on Christmas tree in Canadian Parliament
The Christmas tree installed in the parliament building of the Canadian province of Ontario was decorated with Ukrainian ornaments.
10 December 2024
Russian court sentences New Zealander fighting for Ukraine to 14 years in prison in absentia
The Kursk Regional Court of the Russian Federation sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison New Zealander Jordan O'Brien, who fought in the Kursk region as part of the Armed Forces.
Almost 2,500 customers left without electricity in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, almost 2,500 subscribers are without power as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks.
Volodymyr Kulyk, PhD in Political Science
Ukraine without the Russian language is alien to Russia, is way more harder to keep under control
Lack of equipment, training must not be compensated with soldiers' youth - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says Ukraine's priority is curbing Russia's military potential rather than lowering the military draft age.
President Zelensky has no Telegram app in his phone - media
As Ukrainian intelligence continues persistently highlighting threats to national security from the Telegram messenger, President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to use the application in his personal phone.
Mejlis calls on international community to force Russia to end war, hold it to account
On December 9, the International Day of Remembrance of Victims of the Crime of Genocide, the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People called on the international community to force Russia to end the war against Ukraine and to hold Russian and perpetrators of crimes in Ukraine to account.
09 December 2024
Over 29,000 citizens submit applications to Ukrainian recruitment centers
As of December 9, more than 29,000 citizens have sought consultations at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's recruitment centers, with 6,617 candidates currently in the process of position selection and registration.
Police officers evacuate ten civilians from Kupiansk district
Police officers evacuated ten civilians from the Kupiansk district in the Kharkiv region.
Maria Prymachenko’s exhibition opens at National Museum of Decorative Arts
An exhibition “Maria Prymachenko: The Unknown” has opened at the National Museum of Decorative Arts of Ukraine in Kyiv, along with the presentation of the first virtual gallery dedicated to the artist's works.
Ukrainian bishop elevated to Catholic Church Cardinal
On Saturday, December 7, in the Vatican, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Bishop Mykola Bychok serving in Melbourne, Australia, was elevated to the dignity of Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church by Pope Francis, thus becoming the world’s youngest cardinal at 44.
Lithuania to provide Ukrainian schools with 100 metal detectors
In a bid to enhance the safety of students and teachers amid the ongoing war, Lithuania will supply 100 metal detectors to Ukrainian schools.
08 December 2024
Event in The Hague discusses justice for children in wartime
A global dialogue on perspectives and strategies regarding justice for children in armed conflicts was held in The Hague, considering Ukraine’s experience.
Pope calls for ceasefire 'on all war fronts' by Christmas
Pope Francis on Sunday launched a plea directly to political leaders and to the international community that ceasefires could be agreed upon in all countries torn by war before Christmas.
U.S. Senate delegation meets with Ukrainian patrol police officers
A delegation from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, alongside representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), visited the Patrol Police Department of Ukraine's National Police.
Ukraine to hold arts seasons in France – minister
In 2025, Ukraine plans to hold art seasons in France. The two countries will also continue collaborating on the restoration of Ukraine's cultural heritage, which has been damaged by Russian aggression.
Nearly 4.2M Ukrainians have temporary protection in EU
On October 31, nearly 4.2 million individuals who fled Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion had temporary protection status in EU countries.
Be visible on road: Zelenska calls on parents to join educational campaign
Olena Zelenska, the wife of the President of Ukraine, has called on parents to join the ‘Zasvitys’ educational campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of children on the roads during the winter months.