Ukraine marks 33rd anniversary of independence referendum
On December 1, 1991, Ukrainians overwhelmingly supported the Act of Declaration of Independence in a historic referendum, affirming their desire for an independent state.
Society and Culture
Riot police use water cannons, tear gas against protesters in Tbilisi
Security forces employed anti-riot tools against participants in the ongoing rally downtown Tbilisi protesting against the Georgian government's U-turn on the EU accession path.
Culture’s importance for democracy becomes clear in Ukraine - German minister
Despite the ongoing war, cultural life in Ukraine does not stop, although it is under constant attack, as Ukrainians defend their cultural identity, in which they draw strength to resist the invasion.
“Charity fair - 2024” in Kyiv brought together representatives of 26 countries
Representatives of 26 countries' embassies are taking part in the Charity fair - 2024, which is being held at the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine.
Japanese firm to provide Ukraine with robot suits to help injured soldiers
Wearable suits developed by a Japanese robotics company are set to be used to help former Ukrainian soldiers who suffered severe injuries in the war against Russia regain muscular functions.
30 November 2024
SSU detains five pro-Russian agitators
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained five more pro-Russian agitators who justified Russia's armed aggression and expected a complete occupation of Ukraine.
MoDT has reminded that starting from December 1, reservations can be made only through Diia
Following the audit to determine whether enterprises, institutions, and organizations are critical in Ukraine, reservations is resumed. It will be carried out only online through Diia.
Ukraine receives USD 100M from South Korea for social sphere
Ukraine has received USD 100 million from the Republic of Korea.
29 November 2024
Eight more children return to Ukrainian-controlled territory
Eight more Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied territories in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Donetsk regions, and Crimea.
Cabinet of Ministers approves new rules for reserving conscripts starting Dec 1
On November 29, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted amendments to Resolutions No. 76 and No. 1332 concerning the procedure for reserving conscripts at critically important enterprises.
Russia again fails to return body of journalist Roshchyna to Ukraine
The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died while in Russian captivity, was not returned to Ukraine during the latest repatriation efforts.
Detention of two Ukrainians in Slovakia: Embassy of Ukraine is clarifying situation
The Embassy of Ukraine has not received any requests from the Slovak side regarding the detention of a Ukrainian citizen in connection with an investigation into a threat to critical infrastructure and has contacted the competent Slovak authorities to clarify the situation.
Slovakia to reduce aid for new Ukrainian refugees
Some Ukrainian refugees will receive less support from Slovakia starting in March next year, following a swift and minor amendment to immigration laws -- the Act on the Residence of Foreigners and the Asylum Act -- approved by coalition legislators on Thursday.
Declaring found or acquired firearms made simple – National Police
The process of declaring firearms found or received from the Defense Forces has been greatly simplified and takes up to one hour.
Ukraine implementing new approaches to combat domestic violence – Ministry of Social Policy
Ukraine is introducing new measures to combat domestic violence, focusing on enhancing prevention and involving social workers in assessing family risks.
28 November 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2 first large-scale video game with Ukrainian narratives - expert
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2 became the first large-scale video game with well-integrated Ukrainian narratives.
State Budget 2025 allocates UAH 11.3B for culture, strategic communications
The 2025 State Budget allocates UAH 11.3 billion to key areas supporting culture and strategic communications.
‘Education Voucher’: UAH 300M earmarked for Employment Service’s program in 2025
The State Employment Service anticipates that spending on the "Education Voucher" retraining program will reach UAH 250-270 million this year. The following year, the amount is projected to increase to UAH 300 million.
27 November 2024
No official data available on number of people returning to TOT – Vereshchuk
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Iryna Vereshchuk, stated that there are no official statistics on the number of people returning to temporarily occupied territories (TOT), nor can there be such data. She urged politicians to avoid manipulating public opinion and spreading fakes.
A Life Symphony Performed by Ukrainian Surgeons on The 1,000th Day of the War
An Ukrinform reporter attended a unique heart surgery performed on a newborn just minutes after a cesarean section
Russians create another structure for TOT ‘integration’ – Center for National Resistance
Russian invaders, in addition to operating so-called “multifunctional centers” in each occupied region, have decided to consolidate these under a single framework.
Final ruling: UOC-MP denied right to use Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Chernihiv
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has dismissed the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate's (UOC-MP) lawsuit over the right to use the 11th-century Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Chernihiv.
Collaborator Povalii's assets transferred to State Property Fund
The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) has taken control of property rights and assets previously owned by singer Taisiia Povalii.
26 November 2024
Two more Ukrainian children brought back from occupied areas
Two more Ukrainian children were safely returned from temporarily occupied territories.
UNICEF to expand assistance to families with children living within 30 kilometers of front line
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will continue and expand its support for vulnerable categories of Ukrainians. In particular, families with children living within a 30-kilometer zone from the contact line in seven regions will receive UAH 21,800 to prepare for winter.
MP retracts statement on number of IDPs returning to TOT
Ukrainian MP and member of the Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on Human Rights, Maksym Tkachenko, has clarified that his earlier statement about the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to temporarily occupied territories (TOT) was his own assumption, not based on data.
The UOC's break from Moscow's influence must be done in due process – President's Office
It is necessary to create appropriate conditions for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) to sever ties with Moscow, but this must be done within the framework of the law.
Two years and 9 months of full-scale war: Russia has committed 762 crimes against journalists, media in Ukraine
In the two years and nine months since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has committed 762 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine.
25 November 2024
Lena Wilderäng, a Swedish firefighter and volunteer
You may survive three days without water but only three seconds without hope